Ooey Gooey Science Class
Learn about fun science by watching live experiments
Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(176)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this 3 day Ooey Gooey Science Class, students will learn about several different science topics, including chemical reactions, physics, and DNA! Each day, students will learn about real scientists and how to use the scientific method while predicting what will happen in our experiments. Students will participate by answering questions, making predictions and showing quick drawings. Day 1: Chemistry - Reactions What is a reaction? What makes reactions happen? What are chemical reactions you can see in your daily life? Develop a hypothesis of what will happen when the ingredients of elephant’s toothpaste are mixed together. Watch the reaction happen! Discuss the reaction and prepare to share our results with others. Day 2: Biology - DNA What is a living thing? Do all living things have DNA? What is DNA really? Can we model DNA? Predict if we will really be able to see DNA at the end of the experiment? Will we need a microscope? Follow along as the experiment is performed and participate by asking questions and making suggestions. Examine real DNA. What does it look like? How will you tell your friends? Day 3: Physics - Rockets What do you know about physics? What is gravity and how does it keep us on the earth? Can we overpower gravity? How do rockets and planes fly? Does gravity not apply to them? Predict how high our rocket will fly. Watch as a series of rockets launch and measure how high the rocket flew. Try it at home to see if you get the same results.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the scientific process. Students will be exposed to chemical reactions. Students will look at scientific concepts such as DNA and physics. Students will learn hypothesis. Students will complete the inquiry process.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need paper, pencils and crayons each class. If they want to perform the experiment, they will need the following supplies: Elephant's Toothpaste: Warm water Yeast 3% Hydrogen peroxide Soap Food coloring 3 16oz bottles Measuring cups and spoons Funnel DNA: Bananas Resealable bag Cold Isopropyl alcohol Salt Soap Water 2 cups Strainer Measuring spoons Rockets: Soda bottle with cap (parents must cut a straw sized hole in the cap before the class) Straw Tape Paper
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.7
176reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Katrina Selavko has been teaching STEM Education at the Boys and Girls Club for 6 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Biology, and loves sharing her enthusiasm for science with others.Reviews
Live Group Class
$24
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
45 min
Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-9 learners per class
