STEM: Traveling Water
Observe how water is absorbed and travels upward against gravity through the process called capillary action
Mrs. Kris, MBA
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4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursAssessment
participationClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
We will discuss gravity and the process of capillary action We will have a hands on experiment: demonstrating the combined force of attraction among water molecules and with the molecules of surrounding materials Information will be presented through discussion and slides. Students will have an observation sheet to complete during the class including predictions and an illustration of the experiment. Welcome and overview 4-5 minutes Discussion of gravity 3-5 minutes Discussion of capillary action 15-18 minutes Experiment 15-25 minutes Summary and discussion 5-8 minutes
Learning Goals
Students will learn about gravity and the process of capillary action.
Other Details
Supply List
Please have 7 clear cups/glasses about the same size, water-about a pitcherful to fill each cup/glass, red, blue, green, and yellow food coloring, a roll of high absorbent paper towels, a spoon, pen or pencil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
none
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I served the Director of Ancillary Services tasked with planning and executing summer and winter camps at a PK-12 school. I hold a degree in Psychology and an MBA, a 150-hour master teacher certificate for teaching English as a second language courses and have served as a college counselor for almost 5 years advising students and families on the college acceptance process. I have taught middle school-math, reading and experimental science, have been an academic administrator in a Pre-K 12 school and was a founding director of a Learning Center.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
4-6 learners per class
