What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will learn what the periodic table is and why it is set up that way. Once understood students can more easily navigate the table, how to found elements, how to pronounce the element names, and other important areas of chemistry. Topics covered: - Symbol and name meanings - Why do the names of the element sound so funny? - Who invented the periodic table? - What is an atomic number and atomic mass? how can you find each on the periodic table? - What are the major groups and families of elements?
Learning Goals
Students will gain a MUCH greater understanding of the periodic table, with the hope that they can master using this tool. Understanding how to use this tool will increase their ability to master other chemistry concepts.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Science from University of Alabama
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of South Carolina
I am enthusiastic about helping students become life long learners! My favorite question from students is: "what would happen if?". Kids are naturally curious and my goal is to fuel curiosity via discussion and investigation with students. One way I fuel curiosity in students is using nature or common everyday objects as examples in my classes. Nature has lots of math and science "baked-in". For example: the digging, building, planting and caring of a small garden helps students see and experience how math and science apply to real-life situations.
I am an avid gardener and enjoy building things with my hands. Best part in my own lifelong learning process is when things don't go as planned. That, for me, is when curiosity and learning takes place.
I enjoy teaching algebra, geometry, chemistry, biology, earth science, and forensic science. I am a homeschooling dad of 12+ years and math & science teacher of 8 years in a traditional classroom. I have a Master's of Science in Geology, Master's of Art in Counseling, and Bachelor's of Science in Marine Science.
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Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-13 learners per class