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Scientific Discoveries and Inventions From History and the People Who Made Them!

In this 9 week course, we will learn about a different scientific discovery or invention each week.
Adrianne Hays, BA, CCLS
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What's included

9 live meetings
5 hrs 15 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Week 9 - drawing or model of future invention or discovery - use your imagination!

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 3
In this class, we will learn about a different scientific discovery or invention from history each week. We will study the people involved in making the discovery and the science involved in it. I will provide handouts each week so that students can keep a record of what we are learning. We will end the 9-week class with students sharing about ideas for what they would like to invent or discover. Students will be encouraged to make a drawing or model of their invention idea or what they hope to discover. 

Weekly Topic and Scientist 
Week 1 - Gravity, Isaac Newton
Week 2 -  Electricity, Michael Faraday
Week 3 - Penicillin, Alexander Fleming
Week 4 - X-rays, Wilhelm Roentgen 
Week 5 - Radioactivity, Marie Curie
Week 6 - Velcro, George de Mestral
Week 7 - DNA Double Helix, Rosalind Franklin
Week 8 - GPS, Gladys West
Week 9 - Students discuss ideas for their own inventions

I will use google slides presentations, books (excerpts from DK's 100 Scientists who made history), short videos, class discussion, and Kahoot games to teach about each scientist or inventor. I love involving students in class discussions by asking questions. My goal is for students to learn about these scientist and hopefully be inspired to think about what they could invent someday. 

I enjoy teaching science to elementary students and I believe that an early love of science builds a foundation for future success!
Learning Goals
Students will learn about 8 scientific discoveries or inventions and the lives of the people who were involved.
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Supply List
Handouts provided each week, writing utensil.

I will post supplies for optional experiments each week.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
DK 100 Scientists Who Made History
Joined November, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Human Development Family Studies from University of Akron
I have been teaching math and science to preschool and elementary age students in our homeschool coop for the past 4.5 years. 

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$110

for 9 classes
1x per week, 9 weeks
35 min

Completed by 58 learners
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Ages: 5-9
3-7 learners per class

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