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Let's Do STEM Together: Science Club

In this ongoing course, students will be given a new experiment or design challenge to work on in class together ranging from making play dough to creating an egg-drop device. This is designed for upper elementary and middle school.
Brooke Langford, MAT
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4.9
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(156)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Each meeting, students will be presented a new science experiment or design challenge to work on in class together.

Students will be shown the final product, the materials needed, and discuss ideas for how they will accomplish the task. Then students will go off to work! At the end of class, students will have the opportunity to share what they have created with the rest of the group and share what they have learned.

Activities include:
Week 1 (week of 6/6)
- Making Play Dough
Week 2 (week of 6/13)
- Make a Volcano

* Off the week of 6/20

Week 3 (week of 6/27)
- Marble Run
Week 4 (week of 7/4)
- Straw Tower
Week 5 (week of 7/11)
- Balloon-Powered Car

*Off from 7/18 - 8/7

Week 6 (week of 8/8)
- Egg Drop Device
Week 7 (week of 8/15)
- Blow up a Balloon with Baking Soda and Vinegar

* Off week of 8/22

Week 8 (week of 8/29)
- Catapult


After class, we will discuss which activities will happen next. Each Sunday, I will post in the classroom which activities we are doing for the week and the specific materials needed for the lesson (you may also reference the course listing description and supply list instead). Please ensure the student has the materials ready when class starts.

Learning Goals

Students will improve their ability to follow the scientific method (make observations, ask questions, perform an experiment, report findings, and share with others).

Students will practice creative problem-solving skills.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Parent help will be needed for day 1 (play dough - boiling water) and possibly other days in which scissors can be used (Marble run, egg drop device, straw tower, and day 11 balloon-powered car) It is possible to do all of these activities without scissors or boiling water, but I provide the option on these days so students have more creative freedom with the supplies.
Supply List
Materials will vary each week depending on the activity chosen and many items can be substituted (please email me if you need a substitution):

Week 1:
- Flour
- Vegetable Oil
- Salt
- Cream of tartar
- Boiling water (parent help needed)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Glycerin (optional)
- Measuring cups and spoons

Week 2:
- Playdough from last week or something else to use as a volcano structure
- Baking Soda
- Vinegar
- Dish soap
- Food coloring (optional)
- Tray (to collect mess)

Week 3:
- Marble(s)
- Recyclables such as plastic bottles, cardboard, paper, tape, straws, string, etc.
- Scissors (optional)

Week 4:
- 15 plastic straws
- 1 roll of tape (preferably masking tape)
- Scissors (optional)

Week 5:
- Balloon
- Tape
- Straws
- Cardstock
- Paper towel or toilet paper tubes
- Other recyclables
- Optional: Lego pieces with wheels or some other type of wheel

Week 6:
- Egg (hard boiled if you do not want a mess, natural if you'd like a challenge)
- Recyclables such as plastic cups, copy paper, masking tape, cardboard, straws, paper clips, rubber bands string, etc.
- Scissors (optional)
- Plastic or protective tarp for easy clean up

Week 7:
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- 2-4 balloons (or rubber gloves and rubber band)
- 2-4 empty plastic bottles
- Tray to collect spills

Week 8:
- Rubber bands, 3 or more
- Pom pom, marshmallow, or cotton ball
- Wooden craft stick (Popsicle sticks), 5-10
- Plastic spoon



Week 10:
- Plastic straws (at least 3)
- 1 roll of tape (preferably masking tape)
- Paper
- Ruler/tape measure

Week 11:


Week 12:
- Flour
- Water
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Microwave
- Measuring cups/spoons
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
*I am currently not teaching on Outschool, but I do check messages.*

I teach all domains of science classes including Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth and Space Science. I enjoy incorporating engineering and STEM projects as I can in addition to valuable life skills such as discussion strategies, organizational tools, and identifying and managing emotions. I have over a decade of experience working with kids between 4 weeks and 17 years old. While my passion is science, I also offer math, social clubs, and circle time classes.

I am certified to teach middle school science and health/fitness courses. I have a Masters degree for teaching middle level science as well as a Bachelors degree for teaching secondary science. My Master’s Thesis was about how “Middle Schoolers Should Be S.T.R.E.A.M.ing” in which I studied the effectiveness of integrating Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Art, and Math in middle school classrooms.

My goal is to get every student I meet excited about learning science - No matter their age! STEM fields are taking over our world and science teaches us the skills necessary to thrive in these fields such as analyzing, interpreting, and applying information. I strive to increase students’ curiosity and passion for STEM/STREAM through my own fascination of the field.

Some fun things about me are:
- I am learning the science behind making my very own teas
- I am obsessed with Yellowstone National Park
- I have 2 cats: Azlan (3 legged cat who knows tricks) and Kevin (4 legged kitty who thinks he’s a dog)

Please message me if you have questions, suggestions, or requests. I look forward to seeing you in class!

- Ms. Brooke

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$12

weekly

1x per week
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-6 learners per class

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