Sunday Science Curiosity Club: Weather, Dinosaurs, Volcanos, and Animals, Oh My!
In this ongoing course, students will explore a new elementary science topic each week and create a connected project to help reinforce their learning.
Corrie Ostrem, M. Ed, B.S. Elem. Ed
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
Students will be given verbal feedback during class.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Does your child love science? In this ongoing course, students will discover a new science topic each class. Topics for each week cover some of the most popular child interests: dinosaurs, animals, insects, weather, movement and energy, volcanos, space, human body, engineering (STEAM), and rainbows (light). Basic facts and information will be presented in a fun, enthusiastic way. Students will then create a project or craft that reinforces their learning on the subject. This class is designed to create a love for science and a way for students to interact and discuss science related topics. They are encouraged to ask questions and inquire about their own curiosities. Students are also encouraged to make suggestions for weekly class topics they are interested in. Slides with information will often be show to help teach information. Other times, the teacher will demonstrate concepts with a model or demonstration. Additionally, each week they are often multiple projects the kids can choose to make. They will only have time for one project, but they will usually get to choose the one they make. Each week will be a new topic. No background knowledge is required for learners. Upcoming Weekly topics: April 25: Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Cyclones: What's the Difference? May 2: Insect Metamorphosis and Life Cycle: Do all animals go through these changes? May 9:Archaeopteryx: Earth's Earliest Flying Dinosaurs and Birds May 16: Making Diamonds in a Volcano...What?! May 23: Pump, Pump, Pump Goes My Blood: Learn about human blood and if all animals have it ***This ongoing class end over the summer and restart at the end of August.***** Please join Teacher Corrie for other science camps during the summer. You can find options on the teacher profile page. August 15: Teeth, Ear Shape, Fur Color, Venom: How Do These Things Help Animals Survive? August 22: Stalagmites and Stalactites: A Journey Into Caves August 29: Keystone Species: How Wolves Changed Yellowstone Park September 5: Animal Communication: Body Language, Calls, and Behaviors September 19: Tsunamis and Earthquakes: Are They Related? September 26: What is Yeast? The Science of Making Bread October 3: Dinosaur Intelligence and Behaviors: Did They Act Like Us? October 10: Geysers and Mud Pots: Boiling Water Under the Ground October 17: The Human Tongue and Our Sense of Taste October 24: Seed Germination: What is Happening Under the Dirt? October 31: What is Vinegar? The Science of Pickles October 7: Snowflakes and Avalanches: The Science of Snow November 14: Dinosaur Tooth-fairy: How Can We Tell What a Dinosaur Ate From Its Teeth November 21: Billions of Invertebrates! Learn About the Spineless Half of the Animal Kingdom No Class November 28**** Observing Holiday Weekend**** December 5: Craters: How Are These Giant Holes Formed? December 12: Planet Theater: Getting to Know the Solar System December 19: What Eats What? Understanding Food Chains No Class December 26 ***** Observing Holiday***** No Class January 2***** Observing Holiday******** 2022: January 9: Who Took a Bite Out of the Moon: Understanding Moon Phases January 16: Slime! Slime! Slime! Making Slime (by student request) January 23: How Do We Breathe? Let's Take a Look At Our Lungs! January 30:Creating Icicles: How Are Icicles Formed? February 6: Buzzz! What's So Special About Bees? February 13: Invasive Species: How Can One Living Thing Cause Problems For A Whole Ecosystem February 20: Breathing Underwater: Understanding Gills and Fish February 27: Fossils: What Are They and How Are They Made? March 6: Underwater Volcanos: What happens? How are Islands formed? March 13: Rainbow Shadows: Absorbing and Reflecting Light March 20: Earth's Atmosphere: What is air? March 27: Oil and Water: Why don't they mix? April 3: Earthquakes: Can you design a building that won't fall down? April 10: BUBBLES! How are they made? April 17: NO CLASS/ HOLIDAY April 24: Pinwheel Fun: Learn about "catching" wind and using it to make power. ****** This is will our last class in the year series. Starting May 1, 2022, we will repeat the classes that started April of 2021. So our May 1 class will start with "Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Cyclones: What's the Difference?" (see 2021 schedule above). We will follow the same sequence of classes as in 2021. You DO NOT NEED TO CHANGE ENROLLMENT DUE TO THIS. This notice is only for students who have been in our club for many months. They may at some point see an overlap of classes they have already taken. NEW SEQUENCE BEGINS: May 1: Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Cyclones: What's the Difference? May 8: Insect Metamorphosis and Life Cycle: Do All Animals Go Through These Changes? May 15: Archaeopteryx: Earth's Earliest Flying Dinosaurs and Birds May 22: Making Diamonds in a Volcano...What?! May 29: Pump, Pump, Pump Goes My Blood: Learn About Human Blood and If All Animals Have It ***Summer Intermission*** CLASSES WILL RETURN AUGUST 14, 2022******* You do NOT need to withdraw if you would like to hold your spot. You will not be charged until the week before the August class. August 14: Teeth, Ear Shape, Fur Color, Venom: How Do These Things Help Animals Survive? August 21: Stalagmites and Stalactites: A Journey Into Caves August 28: Keystone Species: How Wolves Changed Yellowstone Park September 4: Animal Communication: Body Language, Calls, and Behaviors September 11: Tsunamis and Earthquakes: Are They Related? September 28: What is Yeast? The Science of Making Bread September 25: Dinosaur Intelligence and Behaviors: Did They Act Like Us? October 2: Geysers and Mud Pots: Boiling Water Under the Ground October 9: The Human Tongue and Our Sense of Taste October 16: Seed Germination: What is Happening Under the Dirt? October 23: What is Vinegar? The Science of Pickles October 30: Snowflakes and Avalanches: The Science of Snow November 6: Dinosaur Tooth-fairy: How Can We Tell What a Dinosaur Ate From Its Teeth November 13: Billions of Invertebrates! Learn About the Spineless Half of the Animal Kingdom November 20: Craters: How Are These Giant Holes Formed? November 27: Planet Theater: Getting to Know the Solar System December 4: What Eats What? Understanding Food Chains December 11: Who Took a Bite Out of the Moon: Understanding Moon Phases December 18: Slime! Slime! Slime! Making Slime (by student request) No Class December 25 ***** Observing Holiday***** No Class January 1***** Observing Holiday******** January 8: How Do We Breathe? Let's Take a Look At Our Lungs! January 15:Creating Icicles: How Are Icicles Formed? January 22: Buzzz! What's So Special About Bees? January 29: Invasive Species: How Can One Living Thing Cause Problems For A Whole Ecosystem February 5: Breathing Underwater: Understanding Gills and Fish February 12: Fossils: What Are They and How Are They Made?
Learning Goals
Students will learn a variety of science topics including concepts from biology, physics, earth science, paleontology, space science, and zoology.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students may need help cutting at times. Parents are encouraged to help with cutting if needed or monitor cutting for safety. At times, students may needs assistance. Parents are encouraged to be available if assistance is needed. Please be aware of the weekly materials needed for class.
Supply List
Students will need different supplies each week, but should be basic materials they typically already have or things that can be recycled from their weekly garbage. April 25: Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Cyclones: What's the Difference? Materials: Plastic water or soda bottle (any size), water, food coloring (optional), few drops of dish soap, glitter (optional), white paper, markers, pencil, May 2: Metamorphosis and Life Cycles: Do all animals go through these changes? Materials: Printable PDF's, markers, colored construction paper (optional), glue stick, tape, colored pencils, scissors May 9: Archaeopteryx: Earth's Earliest Flying Dinosaurs and Birds Materials: Printable PDF, brown paper bag, markers, scissors, pencil May 16: Making Diamonds in a Volcano...What?! Materials: White paper, markers, scissors, pencil May 23: Pump, Pump, Pump Goes My Blood: Learn about human blood and if all animals have it Materials: plastic water or soda bottle (any size), dry lima beans( handful), dry lentil beans (handful), red dry kidney beans (handful), vegetable or oil corn syrup, water August 15: Teeth, Fur Color, Ear size, Venom: How do certain animal traits help them survive? Materials: Printable PDF, markers, scissors, pencil August 22: Stalagmites and Stalactites: A Journey Into Caves Materials: Paper Plate, spoon, paper clips, 2 jars, plastic water bottles, or water glasses (same size), epsom salt, hot water, thick cotton strong or yarn August 29: Keystone Species: How Wolves Changed Yellowstone Park Materials: markers, scissors, pencil, grey, black, and white construction paper, glue stick, yarn or string September 5: Animal Communication: Body Language, Calls, and Behaviors Materials: construction paper (any color), markers, glue stick, printable PDF, scissors September 19: Tsunamis and Earthquakes: Are They Related? Materials: Plastic tub or baking dish (rectangle shape/ any material), play-dough or modeling clay, duct tape, cardboard piece wide enough for width of tub or baking dish), 8-10 cups of water, 1 cup small rocks or pebbles September 26: What is Yeast? The Science of Making Bread Materials: 1 cup hot (not boiling water), 2 packages of baking yeast, large rubber band or duct tape, sandwich size ziplock bag (large enough to go over top of cup), clear plastic cup (short), or small clear drinking glass October 3: Dinosaur Intelligence and Behaviors: Did They Act Like Us? Materials: White paper or construction paper, markers, pencil, scissors October 10: Geysers and Mud Pots: Boiling Water Under the Ground Materials: plastic tub or baking dish, plastic water bottle (label removed), 6 Alka-Seltzer tablets, water, paper towels October 17: The Human Tongue and Our Sense of Taste Materials: unsweetened cocoa powder, lemon juice, salt water, sugar water, 10 Q-tips, Mirror October 24: Seed Germination: What is Happening Under the Dirt? Materials: Plastic ziplock bag (sandwich size), damp paper towel, dry lima beans (6) October 31: What is Vinegar? The Science of Pickles Materials: 1.5 cups white vinegar, 0.5 cup sea salt, 2 quarts water, 2-3 large cucumbers, 1 tsp peppercorns, 1 hot pepper, 1 clove of garlic, 1 bunch fresh dill, 1 canning jar with lid ****Parents will need to boil water, salt and vinegar (and let cool) prior to class. They will also need to cut the cucumbers into slices for small children prior to class.****** Children will assemble the jar of pickles in class. This is a very small recipe and is enough to make 1 jar of pickles. November 7: Snowflakes and Avalanches: The Science of Snow Materials: white paper, scissors, clear tape November 14:Dinosaur Tooth-fairy: How Can We Tell What a Dinosaur Ate From Its Teeth Materials: Red and white construction paper, scissors, glue stick, black marker November 21: 6-7 Popsicle sticks, markers, scissors, multiple colors of construction paper, glue No Class November 28**** Observing Holiday Weekend**** December 5: Craters: How Are These Giant Holes Formed? Materials: Large Bowl, 3 cups flour, 10-15 different sized small rocks or marbles December 12: Planet Theater: Getting to Know the Solar System Materials: 3-4 sheets white paper, 8 Popsicle sticks, markers, scissors December 19: What Eats What? Understanding Food Chains Materials: Multiple colors of construction paper, scissors, markers, glue No Class December 26 ***** Observing Holiday***** No Class January 1***** Observing Holiday******** ********2022:*********** January 9: Who Took a Bite Out of the Moon?: Understanding Moon Phases Materials: Black, white, and yellow construction paper, scissors, Markers January 16: 1/2 cup elmer’s glue (whole bottle) 1/2 tap. baking soda, 1 tablespoon saline solution (like for contact lenses), food coloring (optional), glitter (optional) 1/2 cup water January 23: How Do We Breathe? Let's Take a Look At Our Lungs! Materials: bendy straws, 2 ziplock sandwich bags, masking or duct tape, white paper, markers January 30: Creating Icicles: How Are Icicles Formed? Materials: 6 wooden skewers (like for cooking), play-doh or modeling clay, small plastic cup, 3-5 feet string or yarn, metal baking dish or plastic container (lasagne size), food coloring, 2-3 cups (***If you are in an area where it is freezing outside, this activity can be placed outdoors for best results. If it is not cold where you are, you will need a la12x12x 12 inch area in your freezer to complete the activity.) February 6: Buzzz! What's So Special About Bees? Materials: White or yellow construction paper, markers scissors February 13: Invasive Species: How Can One Living Thing Cause Problems For A Whole Ecosystem Materials: 1 tsp glitter or cocoa powder, 3 bowls of water, food coloring, Paper towels February 20: Breathing Underwater: Understanding Gills and Fish Materials: 2 coffee filters, 1 large rubber band, 2 clear drinking glasses, 2 tsp dirt / potting soil, duct tape February 27: Fossils: What Are They and How Are They Made? Materials: 2 colors Play-Dough or Clay, small plastic toys (1 inch size) , small shells, or artificial flowers March 6: Underwater Volcanos: What happens? How are Islands formed? Materials: Large clear Vase or container, small clear cup or glass (must fit inside the other one), Heavy rock (size of bottom of clear cup), Very hot and cold water, Red food coloring March 13: Rainbow Shadows: Absorbing and Reflecting Light Materials: 2 large empty cereal boxes, scissors, duct tape, Multicolored Acetate/ cellophane Sheets, Scissors, Yarn/ string March 20: Earth's Atmosphere: What is air? Materials: Large tall clear drinking glass or mason jar, corn syrup, water, dish soap, vegetable oil, honey March 27: Oil and Water: Why don't they mix? Materials: bowl of Water / Expo dry erase markers, glass or ceramic pie pan, glass of water, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, food coloring, plastic water bottle April 3: Earthquakes: Can you design a building that won't fall down? Materials: 4 pack pingpong balls, 2 large pieces of flat cardboard, 4 plastic petri dishes (or can substitute small shallow bowls short enough for ping ping ball to reach past top when placed in bowl), duct tape, box of toothpicks, 1 cup small / mini marshmallows April 10: BUBBLES! How are they made? Materials: bowl of 1.5 cups water, 0.5 cups dishwashing liquid soap or soap powder, 2 teaspoons sugar or syrup, 4 straws, Plastic cup/ Solo cup (optional), empty plastic water bottle (optional), thin wire that bends and can be cut with scissors (optional), pipe-cleaners (optional), empty 2 L water bottle (optional), clean sock (optional), food coloring (optional) April 17: N0 CLASS ****Observing Easter Holiday****** April 24: Pinwheel Fun: Learn about "catching" wind and using it to make power. Materials: A printable PDF will be posted prior to this class. Unsharpened pencil with and eraser attached on the end, markers, scissors, push or straight pin, or thumb tack May 1: Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Cyclones: What's the Difference? Materials: Plastic water or soda bottle (any size), water, food coloring (optional), few drops of dish soap, glitter (optional), white paper, markers, pencil, May 8: Metamorphosis and Life Cycles: Do all animals go through these changes? Materials: markers, white paper, colored construction paper (optional), glue stick, tape, colored pencils, scissors May 15: Archaeopteryx: Earth's Earliest Flying Dinosaurs and Birds Materials: brown paper bag, markers, scissors, pencil May 22: Making Diamonds in a Volcano...What?! Materials: White paper, markers, scissors, pencil May 29: Pump, Pump, Pump Goes My Blood: Learn about human blood and if all animals have it Materials: plastic water or soda bottle (any size), dry lima beans( handful), dry lentil beans (handful), red dry kidney beans (handful), vegetable or oil corn syrup, water ****SUMMER INTERMISSION 2022******** August 14: Teeth, Fur Color, Ear size, Venom: How do certain animal traits help them survive? Materials: Printable PDF, markers, scissors, pencil August 21: Stalagmites and Stalactites: A Journey Into Caves Materials: Paper Plate, spoon, paper clips, 2 jars, plastic water bottles, or water glasses (same size), epsom salt, hot water, thick cotton strong or yarn August 28: Keystone Species: How Wolves Changed Yellowstone Park Materials: markers, scissors, pencil, grey, black, and white construction paper, glue stick, yarn or string September 4: Animal Communication: Body Language, Calls, and Behaviors Materials: construction paper (any color), markers, glue stick, printable PDF, scissors September 11: Tsunamis and Earthquakes: Are They Related? Materials: Plastic tub or baking dish (rectangle shape/ any material), play-dough or modeling clay, duct tape, cardboard piece wide enough for width of tub or baking dish), 8-10 cups of water, 1 cup small rocks or pebbles September 18: What is Yeast? The Science of Making Bread Materials: 1 cup hot (not boiling water), 2 packages of baking yeast, large rubber band or duct tape, sandwich size ziplock bag (large enough to go over top of cup), clear plastic cup (short), or small clear drinking glass September 25: Dinosaur Intelligence and Behaviors: Did They Act Like Us? Materials: White paper or construction paper, markers, pencil, scissors October 2: Geysers and Mud Pots: Boiling Water Under the Ground Materials: plastic tub or baking dish, plastic water bottle (label removed), 6 Alka-Seltzer tablets, water, paper towels October 9: The Human Tongue and Our Sense of Taste Materials: unsweetened cocoa powder, lemon juice, salt water, sugar water, 10 Q-tips, Mirror October 16: Seed Germination: What is Happening Under the Dirt? Materials: Plastic ziplock bag (sandwich size), damp paper towel, dry lima beans (6) October 23: What is Vinegar? The Science of Pickles Materials: 1.5 cups white vinegar, 0.5 cup sea salt, 2 quarts water, 2-3 large cucumbers, 1 tsp peppercorns, 1 hot pepper, 1 clove of garlic, 1 bunch fresh dill, 1 canning jar with lid ****Parents will need to boil water, salt and vinegar (and let cool) prior to class. They will also need to cut the cucumbers into slices for small children prior to class.****** Children will assemble the jar of pickles in class. This is a very small recipe and is enough to make 1 jar of pickles. November 6:Dinosaur Tooth-fairy: How Can We Tell What a Dinosaur Ate From Its Teeth Materials: Red and white construction paper, scissors, glue stick, black marker November 13: 6-7 Popsicle sticks, markers, scissors, multiple colors of construction paper, glue November 20: Craters: How Are These Giant Holes Formed? Materials: Large Bowl, 3 cups flour, 10-15 different sized small rocks or marbles November 27: Planet Theater: Getting to Know the Solar System Materials: 3-4 sheets white paper, 8 Popsicle sticks, markers, scissors December 4: What Eats What? Understanding Food Chains Materials: Multiple colors of construction paper, scissors, markers, glue December 11: Who Took a Bite Out of the Moon?: Understanding Moon Phases Materials: Black, white, and yellow construction paper, scissors, Markers December 18: 1/2 cup elmer’s glue (whole bottle) 1/2 tap. baking soda, 1 tablespoon saline solution (like for contact lenses), food coloring (optional), glitter (optional) 1/2 cup water No Class December 25 ***** Observing Holiday***** No Class January 1***** Observing Holiday******** **************2023***2023************* January 8: How Do We Breathe? Let's Take a Look At Our Lungs! Materials: bendy straws, 2 ziplock sandwich bags, masking or duct tape, white paper, markers January 15: Creating Icicles: How Are Icicles Formed? Materials: 6 wooden skewers (like for cooking), play-doh or modeling clay, small plastic cup, 3-5 feet string or yarn, metal baking dish or plastic container (lasagne size), food coloring, 2-3 cups (***If you are in an area where it is freezing outside, this activity can be placed outdoors for best results. If it is not cold where you are, you will need a la12x12x 12 inch area in your freezer to complete the activity.) January 22: Buzzz! What's So Special About Bees? Materials: White or yellow construction paper, markers scissors January 29: Invasive Species: How Can One Living Thing Cause Problems For A Whole Ecosystem Materials: 1 tsp glitter or cocoa powder, 3 bowls of water, food coloring, Paper towels February 5: Breathing Underwater: Understanding Gills and Fish Materials: 2 coffee filters, 1 large rubber band, 2 clear drinking glasses, 2 tsp dirt / potting soil, duct tape February 12: Fossils: What Are They and How Are They Made? Materials: 2 colors Play-Dough or Clay, small plastic toys (1 inch size) , small shells, or artificial flowers
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Montana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Montana State University Billings
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Montana State University Billings
Hello Learners! My name is Corrie Bowman Ostrem and I have been a full-time, certified teacher for 24 years teaching grades 2-7. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Montana State University-Billings. I specialize in Gifted education and have extensive experience with math and science curriculums in these grade levels. I have taught grade K-12 as a substitute teacher prior to my regular teaching career. Additionally, I have worked as a private tutor over the last 10 years and have taught for an online ESL learning company in China for the two years. My experience teaching has been in both the state of Arizona and Montana, and at a private bilingual German/ English school in Berlin, Germany (3 years). I have extensive knowledge and training in the Common Core Curriculum and standardized testing platforms, but also have a great passion for extending the learning and creativity of gifted and motivated students. I have successfully taught over 3,500 lessons online to students from around the world. After school, I have coached math clubs, science bowls, science fairs, foreign language, art, film, architecture, and game-based clubs.
I have extensive experience teaching the full elementary spectrum of standards including the subjects of math, science, language arts, writing, reading, social studies, and art. My passions are in math and science fields, although I typically use a cross curricular approach to integrate all the subject areas into lessons. I believe in student choice and passion-based learning and am willing to tailor my teaching based on student interest or need. I believe all content and standards can be taught in a fun, interactive, and engaging themes, making learning much more fun and memorable. I have a strong desire to help kids reach their full potential and strive to provide opportunities for students to dive deeper into topics, go beyond the typical classroom standards, and develop a love of learning at an early age.
Personally, I am a wife, mother, and dog-mom. I love the outdoors and can often be found boating, fishing, or camping. I have a son, two step sons, and two enormous labrador retrievers who keep me as busy as my children! Education is both a passion and hobby for me. I love my job and could not see myself doing anything else as a career! I hope to see you in the classroom soon!Reviews
Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 60 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
2-9 learners per class
