Merhorses and Bubbles: Science and Book Club
In this 4-week science and book club, students will hop into the story, Zoey and Sassafras: Merhorses and Bubbles. Students will discuss the story, explore water pollution, create a watershed, and learn about macroinvertebrates in water.
Allyce Zimmer
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(358)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
I am taking a break from Outschool during the months of March, April, May, and June. Stay tuned for classes in July. :) Merhorses and Bubbles is the 3rd book in the Zoey and Sassafras series. The books can be read out of order as long as the reader knows the basics of the first book. My science and book clubs for the first 2 books have been a big hit. I am ready to dive into book 3 with my students. Zoey is always ready to help the magical creatures in her forest. This time the problem is bigger than the creature. Zoey has to investigate the stream in her forest. What is happening to the merhorses and mayflies? Students will read a section of the book before each meeting. We will discuss the book and do hands-on activities to deepen our understanding of the real science found in the book. Week 1 Discuss chapters 1-3, Craft, create a water viewer Week 2 Discuss chapters 4-6, Macroinvertebrates discovery and game Week 3 Discuss chapters 7-9, pH balance test activity Week 4 Discuss chapters 10-13, Casserole dish watershed experiment Students are required to have a digital or physical copy of Zoey and Sassafras: Merhorses and Bubbles. Returning Student Discount given through a refund.
Learning Goals
Students will discuss literature.
Students will learn about ph balance, macroinvertebrates, and the watershed.
Students will brainstorm ideas to decrease water pollution.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will create many science projects. All the projects are safe but could lead to messes. I will give directions sheets prior to the meeting to limit the number of messes. Most of the supplies are easily found around the house. Two supplies highly recommended for the class include any type of playdough and Litmus pH Test Strips. Litmus pH Test Strips are a few dollars. You could also ask around and see if you can have 3 strips from family or friends that are into science. If students do not have supplies, I will have photos and examples to view. It is more fun to do the experiments, though.
Supply List
toilet paper or paper towel cardboard tube Litmus pH Test Strips (copy and paste into Amazon, for example, get the smallest package) playdough-any kind casserole dish or plastic bin recycled containers like yogurt cups plastic wrap food coloring rubberband I will send a direction sheet each week containing the necessary supplies. Students are required to have a digital or paperback copy of the book, Zoey and Sassafras: Merhorses and Bubbles.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.8
358reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Training:
Bachelor of Science Degree: Psychology with minors in world religion, philosophy, and sociology
Teaching Certification: Preschool-Grade 9, cross-categorical special education
Master of Education
Lifelong Teaching Certification
Employment:
11 years as a 7th and 8th-grade special education teacher
4 years as an elementary special education teacher
2 years as English as a second language teacher online
Freelance editor and proofreader-on and off for 20 years
My son and I joined Outschool in September of 2019. We also started homeschooling at the same time. I enjoy being a parent and a teacher with Outschool. I receive valuable insight due to my two roles.
Extra:
-I love learning. I love learning about writing, science, literature, arts, history, and many more topics.
-I have done a lot of research, took classes, and in many cases received certification for the following:
social skills, happiness, mindfulness, crisis intervention, mental illness, disabilities, self-esteem for elementary and middle schoolers
-I have lead many clubs and classes in these areas too. I also have extensive knowledge of the impact of stress, mental illness, chronic illness, and environmental circumstances on a person's learning.
-Soccer Player and Coach: eons
-I love working with children.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$52
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-6 learners per class
