Mummies: Hands on Halloween Science!
In this one time class, preschool and kindergarten students will learn about mummies and participate in a hands on experiment to discover which desiccant works the best.
Meghan Jones, M. Ed.
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1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Learners will begin the experiment in class but finish after class with their observations as they let their apples sit for a decided upon time.Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten
In this one time class, students will learn a brief overview of what a mummy is and how ancient Egyptians used desiccants to create the mummies. The teacher will use slides to show age appropriate mummy pictures. Then, we will begin an experiment using apple slices and various household materials to determine which item is the best desiccant. Students will be exposed to the scientific method including making predictions before our experiment, learning what a control is, and setting some of their own variables such as time they will leave their apple slices before making their conclusion. This experiment will be started in class, but finished afterwards. Conclusions and final pictures can be shared in the classroom throughout the following week after class! This class is messy, fun, and highly interactive!
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Parental Guidance
Death will be briefly mentioned in the following context: "Ancient Egyptians used the mummification process as a way to honor their dead". The purpose of this class is not to discuss these rituals but to focus on figuring out which household item is a desiccant.
Supply List
A muffin tin 8 apple slices 1 cup of salt 1 cup of baking soda 1 cup of vinegar bandaging or paper towel strips
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Maryland, College Park
Hello to Everyone! My name is Miss Meghan and I can’t wait to meet your child. I enjoy teaching a variety of classes for preschool and early elementary ages.
I hold a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education. At the beginning of my career, I worked extensively with children with autism in home settings designing programs to help students access the world around them in an empowering way. After my oldest daughter was born, I became a licensed childcare provider creating a home away from home for many children to grow and learn. When my youngest daughter was born, I decided it was time to explore other options and that is how I landed at Outschool. I am so grateful for this opportunity and love meeting new learners from all over the world.
I have a passion for instilling a love of learning in young children through exposure, messy play, and fun! I strongly believe that letting children delve into learning at their own level and allowing for different types of learning styles sets children up for a life long learning journey.
In addition to teaching on Outschool, I also homeschool my two daughters who are my pride and joy. I feel so grateful to have a career that I love that also affords me the opportunity to spend time with my own children as well. In my free time, I enjoy art, brainstorming new lesson ideas, cross stitch, and reading!
I offer science, art, language arts, social studies, math, and social classes for preschool and kindergarten age groups, as well as social groups for neurodivergent! Please feel free to message me with any questions!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
2-6 learners per class
