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Science Lab Camp 2

Completed by 7 learners
Ages 10-15
Live Group Class
In this multi-day camp, we will do simple science experiments to explore Biology, Chemistry, and Physics topics.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(225 reviews)

Live video meetings
5x per week, 1 week
2-10 learners per class
45 min

What's included

5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
During this multi-day lab camp, we will explore a variety of scientific topics with hands-on experiments.  We will begin by discussing metals, solutions and electroplating.  Next, we will discuss Archimedes Principle and experiment with buoyancy.  We will follow that with exploring biomolecules. Then, we will examine the biology and physics of sound.  We will finish with the effect temperature has on density. 
The topics in this camp are taken from the Weekly Science Lab.

Please see the materials list under the learner supply tab below.

Day 1:  Electroplating:  We will discuss metals, solutions, types of chemical bonds and electroplating.  Next, we will set up an experiment that allows the transfer of one material to another, similar to electroplating.  Finally, we will discuss our results and play a trivia game with what we learned.

Day 2:  Buoyancy:  We will discuss Archimedes Principle, center of gravity, and parts of a boat.  We will construct two (or more) boats with aluminum foil.  We will calculate the volume of each boat.  Next, we will test our boats for displacement and density.  Finally, we will discuss our results and play a trivia game with what we learned.  

Day 3:  Biomolecules:   We will begin class by discussing lipids and do the brown paper test.  Next, we will discuss carbohydrates and do the iodine test.  Then, we will discuss enzymes and do the catalase test.  Finally, we will discuss our results and play a trivia game with what we learned.  

Day 4:  Sound:  We will discuss sound, sound waves and the perception of sound. Then, we will do simple experiments with sound.  Finally, we will discuss our results and play a trivia game with what we learned.

Day 5:  Temperature and Density:  We will discuss density of matter and the effect temperature has on some substances, particularly water.  Then, we will do 3 experiments with colored water of different temperatures to see the effect on density.  Finally, we will discuss our results and play a trivia game with what we learned. 

We will conclude with a summary of what we learned during the week.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Parental supervision is advised. Please note this class uses third party resources (Gimkit, Quizlet, Kahoot, and Blooket). There will be a link shared during class for these online trivia games, so no personal account is needed.
Supply List
Electroplating:  cups or small bowls, vinegar, salt, pennies, nails, or metal paper clips
Buoyancy:  Aluminum foil, Large clear bowl or bucket, Weights (e.g.  coins, stones, rice, etc.), Tape, Sticky notes (optional), Pen/Marker, Ruler, Scale (if available)
Biomolecules:   Hydrogen peroxide, iodine tincture, water, Foods already in your kitchen to test (crackers, bread, potato, sugar, yeast, spinach (or some fresh leaf), butter, milk, etc.), brown paper bag, measuring cups & spoons, small clear cups/test tubes, scissors, marker
Sound:  bowl or cup, rubber band and plastic wrap or balloon, rice or salt, audio device capable of loud sounds, metal coat hanger, string, 2 identical glasses thin wire, measuring cup and/or kitchen scale, water
Temperature and Density:  water, 2 or more colors of food coloring, several clear cups, 2 identical jars, thin, stiff plastic card
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2020
4.8
225reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from Rutgers University and UMDNJ
I am a scientist turned stay at home mom. While getting my Master's degree in Biochemistry, I taught General Biology lab and an Introduction to Molecular Biology Research lab to undergraduates.  I have worked as a medical laboratory technician in a hospital and as a biochemist in drug discovery and early phase clinical trials within the pharmaceutical industry. I left that role to stay at home and homeschool my 2e son.  Since he was a different learner, we explored all ways of learning and trying to make it fun.
I began teaching online by teaching English to kids in China.  I enjoyed it, but Outschool allows me to go back to my scientific roots and share it with others. I hope to design and deliver classes that will share my knowledge from working as a scientist and get learners as interested and excited about science as I am.

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