Lava Lamp: Hands on Science!

Completed by 10 learners

Ages 3-6

Live One-Time Class

In this one time class, students in preschool and kindergarten will learn about density and chemical reactions while creating their own lava lamps!

Meghan Jones, M. Ed.

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Meets once

2-6 learners per class

30 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this class, students will be given a brief overview on how a real lava lamp works. Then we will discuss the different scientific concepts that will play a part in the creation of our very own lava lamps. These concepts will include density and chemical reactions. The students will follow the scientific method to create their own lava lamp using a jar, water, vegetable oil, food coloring, and alka seltzer tablets. 

This class is fun and interactive (and a little bit messy too!). 

**Some of my one time class science experiments may also be done during my ongoing Preschool science lab! Repeating experiments is a great way for little learners to delve deeper into the topic and test different variables!**

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Alka Seltzer is used in this class.

Supply List

A tray
A glass jar
Water
Vegetable oil
Food Coloring
Alka Seltzer Tablet

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Meghan Jones, M. Ed.

Joined June, 2020

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Master's Degree in Education from University of Maryland, College Park

Hello to Everyone!  My name is Miss Meghan and I can’t wait to meet your child. I enjoy teaching a variety of classes for preschool and early elementary ages. 

I hold a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education. At the beginning of my career, I worked extensively with autistic children in home settings designing programs to help students access the world around them in an empowering way. After my oldest daughter was born, I became a licensed childcare provider creating a home away from home for many children to grow and learn. When my youngest daughter was born, I decided it was time to explore other options and that is how I landed at Outschool. I am so grateful for this opportunity and love meeting new learners from all over the world.

I have a passion for instilling a love of learning in young children through exposure, messy play, and fun! I strongly believe that letting children delve into learning at their own level and allowing for different types of learning styles sets children up for a life long learning journey. 

In addition to teaching on Outschool, I currently homeschool my youngest daughter and am very involved in her homeschool co-op and activities. My oldest daughter, who was homeschooled until high school, is trying public school for the first year! I feel so grateful to have a career that I love that also affords me the opportunity to spend time with my own children as well. In my free time, I enjoy art, brainstorming new lesson ideas, cross stitch, and reading! 

I offer science, art, language arts, social studies, math, and social classes for preschool and early elementary groups, as well as social groups for neurodivergent learners! Please feel free to message me with any questions!