What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this ongoing course, learners will explore a range of Science subjects in a fun and interactive way. This course aims to provide meaningful learning experiences for young explorers. 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 experiments, Q&A, quizzes, games, worksheets, 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? Week of 29/7/2024 - How do lava lamps work? Week of 5/8/2024 - How does a gumball machine work? Week of 12/8/2024 - How does a speaker box work? Week of 19/8/2024 - How does a microwave work? Week of 26/8/2024 - How is tomato sauce made? Week of 2/9/2024 - How does a piano work? Week of 9/9/2024 - How do beavers build dams? Week of 16/9/2024 - How does an escalator work? Week of 23/9/2024- How does popcorn pop? Week of 30/9/2024 - How is yoghurt made? Week of 7/10/2024 - How is paper made? Week of 14/10/2024 - How does a 3D printer work? Week of 21/10/2024 - How does a toilet flush? Week of 28/10/2024 - How is bread made and sliced? Week of 4/11/2024 - How do geckos' feet work? Week of 11/11/2024 - How do submarines work? Week of 18/11/2024 - How do digital cameras work? Week of 25/11/2024 - How do fitness trackers work? Week of 2/12/2024 - How do trebuchets work? Week of 9/12/2024 - How is bubblegum made? Week of 16/12/2024 - How do solar panels work? Week of 23/12/2024 - How do chopsticks work? Week of 30/12/2024 - Why don't cranes fall over? Week of 6/1/2025 - What causes acid rain? Week of 13/1/2025 - How do racing cars go so fast? Week of 20/1/2025 - How is candy made? Week of 27/1/2025 - How does laser eye surgery work? Week of 3/2/2025 - Why don't cruise ships sink? Week of 10/2/2025 - How do hot air balloons work? Week of 17/2/2025 - How do maglev trains work? Week of 24/2/2025 - How do electric cars work? Week of 3/3/2025 - How do eggs boil? Week of 10/3/2025 - How do fireworks work? Week of 17/3/2025 - How do electric guitars work? Week of 24/3/2025 - What are silicon chips? Week of 31/3/2025 - How do bar codes work? Week of 7/4/2025 - How does a sundial work? Week of 14/4/2025 - How do a lock and key work? Week of 21/4/2025 - How do digital scales work? Week of 28/4/2025 - How do windmills work? Further classes will be added. Classes will include all elements of STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These are all areas of learning that our kids need to be comfortable with to excel in the future. STEM makes creators, thinkers, problem solvers, doers, innovators, and inventors. Please note, there will be reading and writing tasks in some classes. There will also be maths challenges that suit the theme of the week. Please do check the whole description when choosing this course for your learner. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Other Details
Supply List
There will be an activity sheet to download or print each week. There may also be some household items needed for experiments. Learners need to bring a notebook, pen, pencil and crayons to each class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
8 teachers have teaching certificates
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Oregon Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
North Carolina Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
District of Columbia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
8 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of New Mexico
Master's Degree in Education from Charles Sturt University
Master's Degree in Education from University of the People
Master's Degree in Foreign Language from Zaporizhzhia National University
Master's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from University of The Rockies
Master's Degree in Education from Bath Spa University
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from U.S. Seminary
Master's Degree in Art History, Criticism and Conservation from University of Melbourne
22 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Buckinghamshire New University
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of New Mexico
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from University of New Mexico
Bachelor's Degree from Cardiff University
Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies from Portland Bible College
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Rhodes University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Oregon State University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Oregon State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Plymouth University
Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science from University of the Free State
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of South Africa
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Ashford University
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Université de Moncton
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from West Texas A&M University
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from RMIT University
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Nyack College
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from State University of New York College at Brockport
Bachelor's Degree from Millersville University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from University of Lincoln
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Vancouver Island University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Florida
Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences from University of Ottawa
Bachelor's Degree from Griffith University
2 teachers have an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Ashford University
Associate's Degree in Business/Commerce from Ashford University
We are a team of qualified and experienced teachers with a wealth of experience across a range of ages and subjects. Most of our teachers are also TEFL/TESL qualified. You can find out more about each teacher in our profile. We are all passionate about teaching and learning and seeing our learners succeed. We look forward to meeting you in class soon.
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Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-15 learners per class