Science Experiments! Explore the Scientific Method With Fun, Hands-On Activities
In this class, and all of our classes, our approach to teaching combines the Socratic method, traditional teaching methods, games, and hands-on projects, wherever possible, to create an engaging learning environment for our learners.
Christine Santos LLC
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1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Dive into a world of discovery with our hands on science experiment class, perfect for curious young minds ready to explore scientific marvels! Through dynamic, hands-on experiments, students will delve into concepts like energy, matter, and forces, fostering their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Each session brings to life eye-opening physics and exciting chemical reactions, encouraging students' curiosity and passion for science. They'll create Sizzlin' Snowballs, defy norms with home made play dough, and more, balancing educational value with fun. This class promotes inquiry, collaboration, and community, ensuring that every child, whether a science enthusiast or a curious learner, feels empowered to embrace the intrigue of science. ________ If learners are participating, please make sure all materials are ready BEFORE class as all experiments will begin promptly 5 minutes after class start time. ________ Materials are listing in the learner supply list section and will also be posted in the classroom. ________ Week of July 15 - Floating Eggs Week of July 22 - Marshmallow Tower Challenge Week of July 29 - Exploring Surface Tension with Black Pepper Week of August 5 - Sugar Water Rainbows Week of August 12 - Tie-Dye Shirt Week of August 19 - Painted Nature Week of August 26 - Coin Inertia Week of September 2- Egg drop challenge Week of September 9- Homemade sundial Week of September 16-Invisible ink Week of September 23- Soap boat Week of September 30- Elephant toothpaste Week of October 7- No class Week of October 14- Pumpkin volcano Week of October 21- Cinnamon stick candle Week of October 28- Candy corn science Week of November 4- Density column with liquids Week of November 11- Slime using fall colors Week of November 18- Homemade snow Week of November 25- Crystal ornaments Week of December 2 - Clean pennies Week of December 9 - Rainbow in a Glass. Week of December 16 - Snow Globe Week of December 23 - OFF Week of December 30 - OFF Week of January 6 - Storm in a Glass Week of January 13 - Home Made Play Dough Week of January 20 - Milk Art Week of January 27 - Sizzlin' Snowballs Week of February 3 - Cool Crystals Week of February 10 - Paper Bridge Week of February 17 - Lava Lamp Week of February 24 - Pencil in Water Bag Week of March 3 - Dancing Raisins Week of March 10 - Fireworks in a Jar Week of March 17 - OFF Week of March 24 - Density Tower Week of March 31 - Solar Oven Week of April 7 - Water Filtration Experiment Week of April 14 (week day classes will meet, Sat/Sun classes off) - Candy Chromatography Week of April 21 – Gummy Bear Osmosis Week of April 28 - Sink or Float Week of May 5 - Make Your Own Butter Week of May 12 - Magic Milk Experiment Week of May 19 - Rainbow Walking Water Week of May 26 - Marshmallow Tower Challenge Week of June 2 - Exploring Surface Tension with Black Pepper Week of June 9 - Sugar Water Rainbows Week of June 16 - Tie-Dye Shirt Week of June 23 - Painted Nature _______ Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 2024: August 19-August 25 (Summer Break) November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break) December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break) 2025 January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break) March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break) April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break) August 25-31st (Summer Break) If you are enrolled, you will not be charged! We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes. _______ Refund Policy: We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. Camera Policy: All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge. Contact info: In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.
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Parental Guidance
It is recommended that parents stay near by in case learners need any supervision.
All experiments will be safe.
If parents with children who have allergies would like to check the ingredients before they enroll, message the teacher and you will get a prompt response.
Supply List
Clean Pennies 6 pennies paper towels 6 plastic cups 1 marker vinegar, salt, coke, apple juice, orange juice Rainbow in a Glass Water A mug 5 separate cups A Tablespoon A clear glass A dropper or pipette Snow Globe An Empty Jar and Lid Water Glycerin White Glitter Small Animal Toys, Houses, or Trees to Decorate Snow Globe Storm in a Glass Shaving cream A large glass Water Food coloring A spoon Home Made Play Dough 3 cups of flour 1 ½ cups of salt 6 tsp cream of tartar 3 tbsp of oil 3 cups of water Milk Art A bowl ½ cup of milk Dish soap Cotton swab Food Coloring, more than one color Pepper (optional) Sheet of paper Sizzlin' Snowballs 1/3 cup baking soda per snowball 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar per snowball Pipette Cool Crystals ¼ cup Epsom salt ¼ cup hot water Food coloring A cup A plate Optional: a small jar Paper Bridge 30 coins (pennies, nickels, etc.) 2 plastic cups piece of construction paper. Lava Lamp Vegetable oil water food coloring Alka Seltzer tablets Pencil in Water Bag 8 sharpened pencils water plastic bag Dancing Raisins Sprite raisins cup Fireworks in a Jar An empty jar drops of food coloring warm water 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil Density Tower Various liquids of different densities (water, oil, honey, syrup) food coloring tall clear glass or plastic container small objects like a grape or a cherry tomato Solar Oven Cardboard box aluminum foil plastic wrap black construction paper tape scissors ruler Water Filtration Experiment Plastic bottles sand gravel cotton balls coffee filters dirty water or water mixed with different contaminants Candy Chromatography Different colored candies with dye coatings (like Skittles or M&Ms) coffee filters water small cups or bowls Gummy Bear Osmosis Gummy bears water salt measuring cups containers Sink or Float Various small objects (e.g., coin, paperclip, cork, plastic toy, button) basin or tub filled with water Make Your Own Butter Heavy cream small jar with a lid salt (optional) Magic Milk Experiment Milk dish soap food coloring shallow dish or plate. Rainbow Walking Water Water food coloring (red, blue, yellow) paper towels three small cup optional: clear glass Marshmallow Tower Challenge Marshmallows toothpicks ruler (optional). Exploring Surface Tension with Black Pepper Black pepper 1 plate or bowl water liquid soap. Tie-Dye Shirt White t-shirt some rubber bands dye Sugar Water Rainbows Colorings (preferably in rainbow colors including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) Water a clear straw sugar 6 cups tablespoon. Painted Nature Fill a bag with interesting sticks, leaves, rocks, twigs, pebbles, and anything else you can find. Next, bring them to class to closely observe and paint them. Coin Inertia Cardboard Scissors Pennies 1 cup Floating Eggs 2 Eggs Salt Water 2 tall drinking glasses. Egg drop challenge 1 Egg (raw) Bubble wrap Cotton balls Straws Popsicle sticks Small cardboard box or plastic container 1 plastic bag Homemade sundial 1 small piece of cardboard 1 pencil or stick Protractor or compass Ruler 1 marker Invisible ink Lemon juice Cotton swabs Regular paper or absorbent paper Hair dryer Soap boat A small bar of soap Toothpick Container of water Food color Scissors Elephant toothpaste Empty plastic bottle Hydrogen peroxide Dry yeast Warm water Dish soap Food coloring Safety goggles and gloves Leaf chromatography Fresh leaves (variety of different colors and sizes) Rubbing alcohol A small glass or jar Coffee filters 1 pencil 2 small bowls Tape or paper clips Pumpkin volcano 1 small pumpkin Baking soda Vinegar Food coloring Dish soap The pumpkin should be carved out and hallowed beforehand with the help of an adult 1 Large bowl Cinnamon stick candle Several cinnamon sticks 1 small metal container Candle wick Any cooking oil will work Candy corn science Candy corn Water Vinegar Baking soda Oil, Soda, and Juice Measuring cup 4 Bowls Paper Towels Density column with liquids Honey Dish soap Water Vegetable oil Food coloring 6 or 7 beads Slime using fall colors White school glue Borax solution (1 teaspoon of borax powder dissolved in 1 cup of warm water) Water 1/2 cup Food coloring (Red, orange, yellow and brown) Glitter Homemade snow Sodium Polyacrylate Water 1 bowl Measuring cup Food coloring Glitter Crystal ornaments Pipe cleaners (Stars, snowflakes, hearts, etc) Borax power Hot water String or ribbon Wide jars or containers Food coloring
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Language of Instruction
English
Joined September, 2019
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4 teachers have teaching certificates
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Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
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California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
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Juris Doctor from New York Law School
Doctoral Degree in Special Education from University of Alberta
Master's Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University
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Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Centro Universitário Anhanguera de São Paulo
Bachelor's Degree in American Studies from Smith College
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Bachelor's Degree in Science from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Centro Universitário UniCEUB
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Universidade de Brasília
Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature from University of California, Berkeley
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Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY Cortland
KRISTINA VISNIESKY
I graduated from Cortland State University with a Bachelor's degree in Inclusive Childhood Education and a minor in English Language and Arts. Additionally, I hold a certification in Grades 7-12 English, and I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Literacy. Throughout my journey as an educator, I have had the opportunity to work with students across various age groups and learning environments, each experience deepening my passion for teaching and learning.
My teaching career began at a preschool that provided essential support to children with disabilities. Witnessing their growth each day was truly awe-inspiring, and it was here that I developed a profound love for working with these incredible kids. Their resilience and joy taught me valuable lessons about patience, empathy, and the power of education in transforming lives.
I also worked as a substitute teacher in high schools while simultaneously conducting observations at nearby elementary and middle schools. This experience allowed me to interact with students of varying ages and backgrounds, enriching my understanding of the diverse needs and perspectives within the classroom. The opportunity to guide and support students through different stages of their educational journey has been both enjoyable and fulfilling.
My initial interest in teaching was sparked by my involvement with the First Tee Program of Western New York, a remarkable initiative focused on teaching young golf athletes valuable life skills. Beyond the correct golfing techniques, I instilled important values such as perseverance, respect, honesty, and confidence. Witnessing their enthusiasm for these life skills, alongside their intellectual growth, was immensely rewarding and solidified my commitment to becoming an educator.
With a wealth of experience working with students and a deep belief in the transformative power of education, I am confident that I am destined to be an educator. I am passionate about fostering a love of learning in my students, helping them to grow both academically and personally, and making a positive impact on their lives.Reviews
Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
1-5 learners per class
