Science and Art: Learn Chemistry, Botany, Ecology, Astronomy, and Geology!

*This class is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Do you love Science? Do you love play dough? Then let's have fun creating while learning about the world around us!  In this ongoing class, learners will be introduced to the different sciences while building with Play-Doh. Students will learn interesting facts about chemistry, plants and flowers, volcanos, biomes, and more.    Students will construct many different science-related models.   Learners will need at least four cans of play-dough.  Students may use more colors for a more detailed model (5-7 cans of Play-Dough or clay).  I will be using a second spotlighted camera to show step-by-step directions as we make and learn about science together.  Handouts will be provided before each class.  Students may print it out  to use as a reference or mat to work on. I will talk and ask questions about while creating.  Students can share their finished masterpieces in class or by posting pictures in the classroom.  No previous knowledge needed!  Join anytime you want!  

Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include Q&A, slideshow, fun facts, hands-on activities, worksheets, songs, videos and much more.  Learners will be encouraged to observe, explore, question and share what they learn. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. 

What is taught in this course?

~SPRING SCHEDULE~

Week of February 16 - Volcanoes 🌋 
Week of February 23 - Layers of the Earth 🌎 
Week of March 2 - Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes 🫨
Week of March 9 - Solar System and Space🪐
Week of March 16 - Stars, Star Formation, Supernovas, Blackholes, and More 🌟
Week of March 23 - Seeds, Sprouts, and Germination 🌱
Week of March 30 - Parts of a Flower and Pollination 🌻  
Week of April 6 - Trees, Leaves, Erosion, Photosynthesis 🌳 
Week of April 13 - Insect Anatomy 🐜
Week of April 20 - Butterfly Life Cycle - Metamorphosis 🐛🦋
Week of April 27 - Mushrooms and Fungi 🍄
Week of May 4 - Biomes and Landforms 🏝️
Week of May 11 - Food Chains ☀️➡️🍓➡️🐭➡️🦉
Week of May 18 - Atoms and Matter ⚛️
Week of May 25 - Molecules and Compounds 🧊

Tuesdays class is 3 weeks behind the others! 

**This is the end of the cycle, lessons will repeat**