Our Solar System: Hands on Science!
In this ongoing class, preschool and kindergarten students will learn about outer space and our solar system while completing a hands on experiment or project each week.
Meghan Jones, M. Ed.
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten
In this ongoing outer space science club, students will learn about a different part of our solar system each week. We will learn facts, look at pictures, and complete a hands on experiment or project. Some of our experiments will be completed start to finish during class, others may need some time throughout the week to complete. This class will be very interactive. The students will participate in both structured learning and some socializing as well. At the beginning of each class, students will have an opportunity to share any space facts about that days topic! Materials needed for each class will be items easily found either at a grocery store or from amazon. A materials list will be provided at least one week in advance. Weekly themes are subject to change as we will be following suggestions and interests from the students in the class, at least one week's notice will be given for any changes! Week of May 19th - May 25th: The Sun - Paper plate - Red, orange, and yellow paint - Paint brush - Small ball of playdough or clay - One unsharpened pencil Week of May 26th - June 1st: Mercury - Kinetic Sand or Playdough - Small balls or rocks or crumpled pieces of tin foil Week of June 2nd - June 8th: Venus - Piece of cardboard - White and Yellow Paint - Baking soda - Two paint brushes - Vinegar in spray bottle Week of June 9th - June 15th: Earth -Styrofoam ball - Blue and Green paint - Black Marker - Flashlight - Pencil - Paintbrushes Week of June 16th - June 22nd: Mars - Chocolate, Crackers, and Chips crushed into small pieces and mixed together on a plate (Keep these ingredients secret from your learner! We will be using our senses to study this “martian soil” like a scientist!) Week of June 23rd - June 29th: Jupiter -Paper plate - Strips of white, red, orange, brown, and yellow paper - Glue Week of June 30th - July 6th: Saturn -PDF - Markers -Liquid glue -Small cup of sand or dirt -White or silver glitter *No Class Week of July 7th - July 13th* Week of July 14th - July 20th: Uranus - A jar with lid - About 1/3 cup hot water - Ice - Hairspray Week of July 21st - July 27th: Neptune -PDF -Glue -Scissors Week of July 28th - August 3rd: Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea, Makemake, and Sedna - Playdough in several colors Week of August 4th - August 10th: The Moon -PDF -Oreo cookies Week of August 11th - August 17th: Asteroids - Sheet of Black Paper - Chalk in Various Colors - Glue - Small pieces of tin foil or tiny rocks Week of August 18th - August 24th: Exoplanet Planet X & Oort Cloud - PDF -Small items Week of August 25th - August 31st: Astronaut, Space Shuttle, and Space Station -paper plate with small rectangle cut out of center (for their eyes to look through) -markers and stickers *This schedule is subject to change*
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Scissors or glue may be used in this course.
Supply List
Supply lists will be provided one week in advance or 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 Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 43 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
2-6 learners per class
