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Middle School Science Fair

In this 10 week course, students will develop a science fair project with a teacher who has attended many state and international science fairs. They will go through the whole process of developing a project based on their interests.
Gina Jude Curriculum--CLEP and AP Specialists
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(212)
Class

What's included

10 live meetings
8 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 per week
Letter Grade
1 after class completion
Certificate of Completion
1 after class completion

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
Gina Jude Curriculum teaches a class on developing a science fair project, where the air buzzes with excitement as students dive into the world of discovery! With every vibrant poster board and bubbling test tube, young minds ignite their creativity, transforming mundane ideas into extraordinary experiments. Gina expertly guides her enthusiastic group through brainstorming sessions that feel like exhilarating treasure hunts for knowledge. She encourages them to ask bold questions—like how plants respond to music or what makes volcanoes erupt—and watch as their imaginations take flight! Each student is equipped not only with scientific principles but also with the confidence to explore uncharted territories of inquiry. With laughter echoing in the classroom and hands covered in colorful materials, they embark on this thrilling journey together, ready to present their groundbreaking projects at the upcoming science fair!

Students will be taught the scientific method using experimentation and then take their own ideas for a scientific investigation and develop into a project.  This is an active hands on class and students will get more out of it by actually participating in the process.  Most materials for the class will be able to be purchased in your local grocery or drug store.
Learning Goals
Students will ask a question or state a problem that can be answered through experimentation or design as their science fair project (SP1 - Asking questions and defining problems).
By writing our an overview of their science experiment, students will begin the initial planning of their experiment or design (SP3 - Planning and carrying out investigations).
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
10 Lessons
over 10 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to the Scientific Method-Variables
 -Writing a Scientific Question
-Writing a Hypothesis
-Determining Experimental Variables 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Introduction to the Scientific Method-Variables
 Experiment 1--Sponge Animal Hatching

-6 “sponge eggs” (gel capsules containing sponge “eggs”)
-3  cups
-4 stirrers
-1 Celsius thermometer
-1 teaspoon of sugar 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Introduction to the Scientific Method-Procedure
 -Basic Practice of Writing a Procedure
-Drawing and Designing a Data Table 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Introduction to the Scientific Method-Procedure
 Experiment 2-Paper Towel Strength

-2 Types of Paper Towels--One being an "expensive" name brand and the other a "cheap" house brand
-Pennies or Rocks (to add mass)
-Small Kitchen Balance or Scale 
50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
This course can be modified depending on your students individual learning needs.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Gina Jude Curriculum is a certified teacher-tutoring and online teaching service. We offer online courses for homeschool students in a variety of subjects, including math, science, English, history, and more. We also provide tutoring services for students who are struggling in a particular subject.
Our mission is to provide quality education to all students, regardless of their learning style or ability. We believe that every student has the potential to succeed when given the proper tools and support.
Teachers for this class are certified in 7th-12th grade science and have experience in teaching science in both brick & mortar schools and on the Outschool platform at many different levels including AP and Dual Enrollment.  Teachers have conducted school science fairs and attended several state and international science fairs.

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$19

weekly or $190 for 10 classes
1x per week, 10 weeks
50 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-6 learners per class

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