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Summer Slide Science: Conduct Research, Design an Experiment, Share Your Results
Malikai Bass M.A
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In this weekly project-based course, students will implement the scientific method, understand exhibit design, and master the parts of a scientific article through designing, implementing, and reporting on their own experiment.
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
This course is designed for small communities of learners and is a hybrid of individualized tutoring and traditional instruction covering middle school science content. Each section has no more than six learners which provide a foundation for strong relationships, social-emotional learning, and truly individualized instruction during this critical developmental period. These classes are specifically designed for the inclusion of neurodivergent learners including dyslexia-friendly font,...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Week 1: Introduction to the Scientific Method and Scientific ArticlesWe will introduce both the scientific method and the scientific article by looking at examples.Week 2Lesson 2Week 2: Generating Scientific Questions and HypothesesWe will explore what makes a question scientific. Students will generate their own question and learn how to use and cite sources to develop a hypothesis and introduction for their article.Week 3Lesson 3Week 3: Experiment DesignWe will explore the key ideas of experiment design including reliability and validity. Students will design their experiment, begin their experiment, and write the methods section of their article.Week 4Lesson 4Week 4: Analyzing and Visualizing ResultsWe will explore results. We will look at examples and discuss the different ways scientists use graphs to visualize data and explain their results.Week 5Lesson 5Week 5: Discussion and ConclusionStudents will focus on the discussion and conclusion section thinking about the importance and implications of an experiment.Week 6Lesson 6Week 6: Writing AbstractsWe will discuss the goals and purpose of an abstract. Students will create an abstract and revise their work.Week 7Lesson 7Week 7: Presenting Research ResultsPresenting your work. Students will learn about the different ways scientists share their research results (posters, presentations, and papers). Students will learn tips and strategies for creating an effective presentation and begin working on a presentation outline.Week 8Lesson 8Week 8: Student ShowcaseStudents will put the finishing touches on their presentation and share in a student showcase.
- Learners will understand the scientific method. Learners will understand key ideas of experiment design. Learners will understand the parts of a scientific article. Learners will be able to create a research paper and presentation.
I have done research at the bachelors and masters level. I completed three research internships and won numerous awards for my presentation of both undergraduate and masters thesis. I have served as a research assistant and taught science to middle-grade learners in a variety of settings over the past ten years.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Learners will work on their project and conduct their experiment outside of class time.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Learners will receive regular feedback through written reports.
Learners will need standard note-taking supplies. Learners will also need supplies for the experiment they design.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Learners will be designing their own experiment. They should be supervised to ensure they follow appropriate safety guidelines. Students will conduct their experiment outside of class time. If supervision or support is needed during class time, outschool policy requires adults to remain off-camera. Learners will be using Nearpod. They will need to click a link in chat and enter their first name or initial. No other identifying information is collected.
Joined April, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Malikai Bass is a twice exceptional (profoundly gifted/ autistic adhder with dyspraxia/dysgrpahia) life-long learner who has been teaching twice-exceptional students virtually for the past four years working with over a thousand students in...
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Group Class
$120
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-6 learners per class
