What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this ongoing course, learners will explore a range of Science subjects in a fun and interactive way. This course aims to provide meaningful learning experiences for young explorers. Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include experiments, Q&A, quizzes, games, worksheets, videos and much more. Learners will be encouraged to observe, explore, question and share what they learn. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. What is taught in this course? Week of 20/1/2025 - Why do cats' eyes glow in the dark? Week of 27/1/2025 - Why do soap bubbles pop? Week of 3/2/2025 - Why do we see our breath in cold weather? Week of 10/2/2025 - Why do magnets stick to some metals? Week of 17/2/2025 - Why do birds fly south in the winter? Week of 24/2/2025 - Why do we need sleep? Week of 3/3/2025 - Why do some planets have rings? Week of 10/3/2025 - Why do we get goosebumps when weโre cold? Week of 17/3/2025 - Why do hurricanes spin? Week of 24/3/2025 - Why do our ears pop when we change altitude? Week of 31/3/2025 - Why do snakes shed their skin? Week of 7/4/2025 - Why do we blink? Week of 14/4/2025 - Why do birds sing in the morning? Week of 21/4/2025 - Why do bats use echolocation? Week of 28/4/2025 - Why do crickets chirp? Week of 6/5/2025 - Why do we feel dizzy when we spin? Week of 13/5/2025 - Why do teeth fall out? Week of 20/5/2025 - Why do fingerprints form? Week of 27/5/2025 - Why do computers get hot? Week of 2/6/2025 - Why do we have seasons? Week of 9/6/2025 - Why do some animals hibernate? Week of 16/6/2025 - Why do rainbows form? Week of 23/6/2025 - Why do airplanes stay in the air? Week of 30/6/2025 - Why do planets orbit the sun? Week of 7/7/2025 - Why do fish have gills instead of lungs? Week of 14/7/2025 - Why do some animals have stripes? Week of 21/7/2025 - Why does water freeze? Week of 28/7/2025 - Why do shadows change size throughout the day? Week of 4/8/2025 - Why do leaves change color in the fall? Week of 11/8/2025 - Why do people have different blood types? Week of 18/8/2025 - Why do whales sing? Week of 25/8/2025 - Why do lightning and thunder happen together? Week of 1/9/2025 - Why do some animals glow in the dark? Week of 8/9/2025 - Why do icebergs float? Week of 15/9/2025 - Why do some foods spoil faster than others? Week of 22/9/2025 - Why do we yawn when weโre tired?
Other Details
Supply List
There will be an activity sheet to download or print each week. There may also be some household items needed for experiments. Learners need to bring a notebook, pen, pencil and crayons to each class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
8 teachers have teaching certificates
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
North Carolina Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
8 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of New Mexico
Master's Degree in Education from Charles Sturt University
Master's Degree in Education from University of the People
Master's Degree in Forensic Science and Technology from Teesside University
Master's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from University of The Rockies
Master's Degree in International Relations from University of Strathclyde
Master's Degree in Art History, Criticism and Conservation from University of Melbourne
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from U.S. Seminary
23 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Buckinghamshire New University
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of New Mexico
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from University of New Mexico
Bachelor's Degree from Cardiff University
Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies from Portland Bible College
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Plymouth University
Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science from University of the Free State
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of South Africa
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from University of Southampton
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Plymouth
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Ashford University
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Huddersfield University
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Nyack College
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from State University of New York College at Brockport
Bachelor's Degree from Millersville University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Midrand Graduate Institute
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from West Texas A&M University
Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences from University of Ottawa
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Universitรฉ de Moncton
Bachelor's Degree in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from Unviersity of Staffordshire
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from RMIT University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Vancouver Island University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Florida
2 teachers have an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Ashford University
Associate's Degree in Business/Commerce from Ashford University
We are a team of qualified and experienced teachers with a wealth of experience across a range of ages and subjects. Most of our teachers are also TEFL/TESL qualified. You can find out more about each teacher in our profile. We are all passionate about teaching and learning and seeing our learners succeed. We look forward to meeting you in class soon.
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Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
1-6 learners per class