$108

for 6 classes

Marshmallow Science Experiments

Completed by 30 learners

Ages 9-14

Live Group Course

In this class, students will conduct yummy experiments on marshmallows!

Whitney Whaley

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(151 reviews)

Live video meetings

2x per week, 3 weeks

3-15 learners per class

55 min

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What's included

6 live meetings

5 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Homework

A weekly data collection is required. It will take less than 5 minutes per week outside of class.

Grading

Grades will be provided upon request.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7

In this class, students will learn about the scientific method, conducting experiments, chemistry, engineering, and biology using Peeps candy and/or marshmallows. Any type of marshmallows will work for this class! 

Each week, we will have a guiding question. We will then use that question to design an experiment. Afterwards, we will use the data we collected to analyze our results.  

Learners will be STUCK to their seats with this SWEET class! No GOOEY minds allowed, as we will be SQUISHING a ton of information into our brains! Please join me on this sweet adventure!

Assessments and grades can be provided upon request. Please reach out at least one week prior to class starting to arrange.

Learning Goals

Students will learn about the scientific method, including building hypotheses, collecting data, and drawing conclusions through fun experiments.

Syllabus

6 Lessons

over 3 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Can marshmallows grow bacteria?

 Introduction
Scientific Method
Marshmallow Observations
Bacteria Experiment
Experiment will conclude in Week 7
Materials:
Marshmallows
Zipper bags

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

What happens when marshmallows are exposed to different liquids?

 What happens when marshmallows are exposed to different liquids?
Experiment
Materials:
Marshmallows
4 or more different liquids
4 cups

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Marshmallow Engineering, Part 1

 Conclude Week 2 experiment
Can marshmallows be used as a building material?
Part 1
Discussion of angles, vertices, and shapes
Materials:
Marshmallows
Toothpicks
Small weight or book

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Marshmallow Engineering, Part 2

 Can marshmallows be used as a building material?
Part 2
Materials:
Marshmallows
Toothpicks
Assorted building material (foil, tape, paper towels- be creative!)
Large bowl of water or bath tub

55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Parents may wish to be present as we use microwaves to heat the marshmallows (weeks 5-6), and when we use various liquids (Week 2). Students will only be asked to taste the candy in week one, but they may opt out if desired.

Supply List

Every lesson, Learners will need their lab report and a pen. 

Lesson 1:
Marshmallows (please leave them in the sealed package until class starts)
3 Zipper bags (sandwich size or larger is great!)

Lesson 2:
Marshmallows
5 Cups (clear is preferred)
5 different types of liquid (I will be using water, vinegar, dish soap, soda, and juice)
Weights (anything that has some type of weight is great! Fishing weights, LEGOs, coins, etc)
A towel for clean up may be helpful

Lessons 3-4:
Marshmallows
Toothpicks or bamboo skewers
Foil, Cloth, plastic wrap, paper towel- something found around your home to make a covering for a structure 
Small Book
Large bowl of water (week 4)
LEGO Mini Figure (optional)

Lesson 5:
Marshmallows
Microwave
Freezer/frozen ice packs/bowl of ice (anything cold that would have a freezing effect on the Peeps)
Pot of boiling water, or kettle
Refrigerator
Microwave safe plates

Lesson 6:
Marshmallows
Oil (any kind)
Cornstarch
Big bowl
Microwave
Potholder 
Tablespoon measuring spoon

Many of these items can be found at home. If you don't have the exact item but you have something similar, chances are it will work. Please feel free to message me if you have any questions!

External Resources

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

Meet the teacher

Whitney Whaley

Joined January, 2020

4.8

151reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Hello! My name is Whitney and I am so excited to have the opportunity to share my expertise with you! I have a Bachelors degree from Florida State University, and I have over 10 years of teaching experience. I have taught formally in a preschool classroom, and I currently teach ESL online. I have also taught horseback riding, rowing, canning, Sunday school, and I look forward to sharing my classroom with you! 

I believe that learning should be FUN! Some times a bit messy, maybe a bit silly, but always full of smiles and laughter. I believe that we remember what we learn best when we remember the experience as a positive one. I also believe that life can be one of the greatest educators. I love to bring real life examples into my classes. 

When I am not spending with my family and dogs, I enjoy teaching sewing classes, budgeting classes, science, English, art, and having a fun and educational story time for young learners. Often times, I will bring my dogs to class as teaching tools! 

Thank you for viewing my profile, and I hope to see you in class soon! 

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Teacher's Policies: 

1. If you know you will be late to class, please let me know. Otherwise, if no other learners show up, I will leave after 10 minutes in accordance with Outschool's policy. 

2. Kindness and respect are of the upmost importance in my classroom.

3. I need to see everyone at least one time per class. 

4. If you have a question, ask it!