Learn the Chemistry of Rock Candy and Grow Your Own Rock Candy Crystals
In this class students will learn the Chemistry of rock candy and grow their own rock candy crystals.
Jessica Lewis
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(109)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will learn about Solutions. Class will begin with the preparation of our supersaturated solution to make our rock candy crystals. While our solution cools students will view an exciting powerpoint presentation. During the presentation students will view in class demonstrations as well as prerecorded demonstrations to reinforce what they are learning. After the presentation we will continue the process of starting rock candy crystals to grow. The students have the option to start growing their rock candy in class as I grow mine. They also have the option to watch as I grow my rock candy and make their own after class. To grow rock candy you need at least 3 days. Two weeks is actually better. In class we will start the rock candy growing process. Students will be taught how to maintain their rock candy as it continues to grow. In addition, after class I will be available through Outschool messaging to answer any questions that students may have. If students choose to start growing their rock candy crystals after class, the class recording is also available. Please Note: Growing rock candy involves boiling a water and sugar mixture. If you are not comfortable with your learner heating and handling a hot solution parental assistance will be needed. Please take note of the ingredients to ensure your learner is not allergic to any of the ingredients.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
-Grow rock candy crystals
-Define mixtures
-Compare and contrast homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures
-Compare and contrast solutions, suspensions, and colloids
-Define solute and solvent
-Define solubility and concentration
-Distinguish between unsaturated, saturated and supersaturated solutions
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Growing rock candy involves boiling a water and sugar mixture. If you are not comfortable with your learner heating and handling a hot solution parental assistance will be needed. Please take note of the ingredients to ensure your learner is not allergic to any of the ingredients.
Supply List
Water Sugar Sugar/Water ratio: (3 parts Sugar; 1 part Water) Skewers or Popsicle Sticks cup of water to prepare sticks plate with sugar to prepare sticks Food Coloring (optional) Flavoring - Extracts or oils (optional) Jars - Choose a size that will allow your Skewer or Popsicle stick to sit at-least one inch from the bottom of the Jar Stove, Hotplate or Burner Spoon for Stirring Sugar and Water while cooking Gloves - For heat protection clothes pins - 1 or two per container (depends on how wide of container you choose)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
4.8
109reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Longwood College
Hi, I am very happy to have the opportunity to help your child learn and realize their full potential in Science. My classes are fun and exciting. Your Learners will learn all about Science while completing cool and fascinating experiments. In each class students will get the opportunity to perform fun but educational labs. They will learn how and why everything works. I'm a Chemist. I obtained a BS in Chemistry and Secondary Education with a minor in Computer Science from Longwood University. I have taught in the public school system teaching Chemistry and Mathematics on the High School level. In addition, I have taught Science classes on the Middle School level. I also teach ESL courses online. I also love crafting and cooking. I began learning to sew, knit, bake and cook at about 8 years old at home and in the 4-H club. Since College I have also fell in love with real estate, and have become a real estate investor. It's like real life monopoly. Real estate investing is fun and challenging all in one.
Currently I am a Chemist for the Department of Transportation. What I do enjoy most about my job with the DOT is when I get the opportunity to work with STEM students throughout the year. They visit and I get to show them all the cool stuff I do at work. I have always had a love for science and teaching. I would always find a way to do experiments and teach my dolls as a kid. I love teaching so much and can't wait to possibly inspire more future Scientist.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 51 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-10 learners per class
