Learn About 4-Leaf Clovers | Solve a Science Mystery | Celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
Students learn legends & facts about 4 leaf clovers and then investigate why they are disappearing from a Canadian provincial park. A good Saint Patrick's Day class touching on Biology, Genetics, & Conservation themes!
Beth-Ann Slivinski's
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(250)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Saint Patrick's Day Science Challenge! Students in this class collaborate to solve a real life Science mystery involving a population of 3 and 4 leaf clovers. I introduce some basic genetics ideas that will help students understand clover variation at a deeper level. Students are challenged to use this knowledge and their critical thinking skills to form hypotheses to explain why 4-leaf clovers are disappearing. I will be there to help students form and evaluation their hypotheses and - in the end - we will figure the mystery out together. We will also have time at the end of class to consider how to best conserve and manage the remaining 4 leaf clovers in our park.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper and pencil for taking notes and recording hypotheses.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
4.9
250reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! My name is Beth-Ann Slivinski. I kindle student motivation by:
-connecting with students interests
-making learning relevant, - offering the right balance of challenge and support.
In my classes, you can expect:
-A whole-person approach, supporting intellectual growth, social connection, & emotional wellbeing
-A sense of curiosity and appreciation for the world we live in
-A willingness to work with individual student learning styles and interests
-Opportunities for class discussion, inquiry, and reflection
My Education:
I studied Environmental Sciences at university (where I earned a gold medal for academic excellence). I then went on to get my education degree and become a certified teacher in my home province of Manitoba, Canada. I continued my learning at a post-graduate level, earning a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education, specializing in Universal Design for Learning. I also have a TESL certificate and have completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training.
Experience:
I have been teaching for more than 25 years now, including a variety of subjects and ages. Topics range from swimming instructor to Culture and Communication teacher, to High School Science teacher.
In my free time:
When I am not teaching, you will find me hanging out with my kids, re-designing my perennial garden, or practicing Qigong.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-6 learners per class
