Montessori Culture Club ~ the Layers of the Earth: The Onion Story

Completed by 7 learners

Ages 6-9

Live One-Time Class

In this one time class, learners will get to take part in an impressionistic lesson of the composition of the Earth.

Kristi Leighton Montessori Certified Teacher

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(323 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

2-6 learners per class

50 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this one time class, learners will have the unique opportunity to learn about the layers of the Earth through multiple hands on activities. After brief introductions and an overview of the rules, we will see a dynamic slideshow presentation. This will depict the layers of the Earth through photographs and short video clips. Following this, learners will observe me cutting two  parts of an onion and dipping in a small amount of food coloring to highlight the various layers such as crust, inner core, outer core and mantle. We will also explore some of the layers above the Earth, including the hydrosphere and atmosphere. 
Learners will have the option to stamp colored onion rings on paper and label to show a colorful illustration of inside the earth as follow up. In addition, each learner will be able to color in their own Composition of the Earth chart to show the unique layers of the Earth. 
Please join me for this fun and engaging look at the distinctive layers of our beautiful planet! No required knowledge is needed except for some basic writing and coloring  skills. I’m excited to share this fascinating  Montessori lesson with you! See you in the classroom!

Learning Goals

Students will improve their understanding of the composition of the Earth through a series of multi sensory activities.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Parental guidance will be needed for use of scissors, toothpicks and a small knife.

Supply List

Paper of various sizes (1 large, 1 standard) 
Coloring items such as crayons, markers  or colored pencils
Cotton balls 
Toothpicks 
Scissors 
1 large onion (white or yellow) 
Small knife
Cutting board
Small dish
Water 
1 drop food coloring

External Resources

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

Meet the teacher

Kristi Leighton Montessori Certified Teacher

Joined August, 2020

5.0

323reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Teaching Certificates

New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

Bachelor's Degree in English from Denison University

Hello! I am so excited to teach your kiddos on Outschool! I have a degree in Elementary Education and have been teaching over 25 years. I also have a specialty Montessori certificate in grades 1-3, and a TESOL certification credential.  For nine years I specialized  as a learning Title I learning support teacher with a focus in reading and writing in the language arts curriculum with 5-9 year olds. I have taught  1st and 2nd grade in a Montessori classroom.  I love helping children learn to read by teaching the fundamental skills of early reading, grammar, reading comprehension and writing. I also teach many cultures themed lessons  for learners where we can enjoy exploring topics of our planet and space  together! 
I love to help children learn and be successful in the classroom through fun and engaging activities. I like to make classes challenging and rewarding for students, and I have a very  student centered approach, which is aligned with the Montessori teaching philosophy. I think of myself as a guide, who always strives to meet children at their instructional level. 
Outside of teaching, I am a mother of adult boy/girl twins. My husband and I have a senior rescue terrier named Sandy and we love to go for long walks. I also enjoy living a very healthy lifestyle which includes walking, hiking, yoga,   running and enjoying nature whenever possible! 
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about me.  I hope to see your child in the classroom soon!