Short Course-The Scientific Method: Pursuing A Science Fair Project:6th-8th gr.
During this short session, your student will participate in a presentation that at its conclusion, they will have the knowledge about the process of using the scientific method, and they will have completed a science fair project.
Audrey B.
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5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursHomework
4+ hours per week. Students will be asked to individually continue to develop their science fair ideas. Week 1: Topic and research/review the literature Week 2: Question and hypothesis Week 3: Test your hypothesis Week 4: Prepare and explain the results. Draw conclusions Week 5: Present your projectAssessment
Students will be informally assessed on the strength of their selected science fair topic with respect to its ability to conform to the scientific method. They will be evaluated on their completion of their science project.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner Level
What will be taught? Students will learn details of what the Scientific Method is and how it came to be used as the standard for science experimentation. This short session will also address all of the required steps of the scientific method and the required procedure for a science fair. They will be required to prepare and present a science fair project. How will I teach? I will present material that the students will be asked to verify their comprehension with oral and written reviews. Students will be allowed to not only initiate conversations with the teacher, but collaborate with their peers. Required experience of background knowledge? Completion of the Class Mini or Single Session class is required before enrolling in this short course. They should have completed the "Potential Science Fair" project worksheet. Late enrollments: Make-up classes will be arranged. Students will be required to complete all 5 weeks of the course requirements. The outline below describes the goals for each week: Week 1: Topic and research/review the literature Week 2: Question and hypothesis Week 3: Test your hypothesis Week 4: Prepare and explain the results. Draw conclusions Week 5: Present your project
Learning Goals
Recall basic facts and concepts presented.
Explain ideas or concepts.
Use information learned to create a potential science fair project idea.
Draw connections among ideas-Organize steps to their science fair project idea.
Justify a stand or decision-Critique their educated guess about what will happen in the project.
Produce new or original work-Develop the science fair topic they have chosen.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents will be asked to assist with certain parts of the project such as purchasing supplies with the student. However, the science fair project should be independently completed by the student.
Supply List
This short course will require handouts provided by the teacher. The Scientific Method The Science Fair These materials will be provided by the parent and student: Materials for the science experiment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Special Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Temple University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Cornell University
1. B. S. with Honors, Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
2. M.S., Special Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
3. Teacher Certification, Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped, Pennsylvania.1007
4. 30+ years Homeschooled 3 children from preschool-high school graduation
5. Three children participated in over 60 science fairs.
6. Science fair judge and mentor
7. Science teacher: special needs, homeschoolers
8. Private tutor: all subjects
9. Homeschool Evaluator
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Live Group Class
$36
weekly or $180 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
3-4 learners per class
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