Mother's Day STEAM: Create Chromatography Butterflies and Flowers!
In this one-time class, we will use science and experimentation to create a special gift for your mom, grandma, or any special person in your life. Come explore the science of color!
Leigh Fitzsimmons, (Science & STEM)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(184)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this one-time class, we will use simple household materials to create beautiful butterflies and/or flowers to give to someone special as a gift. The class will follow the following format: 1. Show and share: learners are encouraged to bring something to share in class, such as a photo of their mom/aunt/grandmother, or whoever they will be sharing their gift with! 2. Color chromatography experiment set-up and predictions 3. While our experiment runs, we will discuss the science behind it. 4. We will engage in color mixing experimentation while we wait for our creations to dry. 5. Then, we will assemble our final product! The class will also be given an optional "homework" of making rainbow carnations! This will be demonstrated by the teacher but students are welcome to also participate if they have the optional supplies. Some parental assistance will be needed for our youngest learners when setting up the experiment.
Learning Goals
Students will engage in the scientific practices of making predictions and observations. Students will examine the results of color mixing and chromatography.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental assistance will be needed for younger learners while setting up their experiment.
Supply List
3-5+ white coffee filters Washable markers (assorted colors, dark colors work best) Pipe cleaners (green preferred) Scissors (optional) 3-5 small cups with water Optional Extension: White carnations, various colors of food coloring
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.9
184reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My passion is teaching young students the importance and fun in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. I am a certified k-12 science teacher with a master’s in biology. I believe in hands-on learning and appealing to young learners’ interests to help them find their passion for STEAM! I’m a big animal lover and have been on an African safari three times! My idol is Jane Goodall, and I was fortunate enough to visit her chimpanzee sanctuary one of my trips!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
3-6 learners per class
