Weekly Ongoing Science: Experimental Design for Elementary
Susan Laforet, M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(151)
In this ongoing class, students will learn how to design valid experiments, control variables, and analyze results by conducting their own investigations on a variety of topics. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this ongoing class, learners will learn the process of experimental design by conducting hands on investigations on a variety of topics each week. They will be presented with a question at the beginning of the session, make a hypothesis, then identify control, independent, and dependent variables. Following along with the teacher, they will then conduct the experiment themselves, using common household materials, analyze, and communicate results, and make a scientific conclusion about the...
This class is taught in English.
Students will learn how to conduct valid experiments with controlled variables and accurate measurement. They will learn how to analyze their results and make scientific conclusions.
During my 26 years as a public school teacher, I taught inquiry science to all ages groups. When I left the classroom, I served as a science and math teacher development specialist, wrote and delivered science professional development to teachers across the district, and wrote district science curriculum and assessments for elementary grades.
Homework Offered
May require investigation graph to be completed independently, depending on the time required for the investigation.Assessments Offered
InformalGrades Offered
A full material list may be found at - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WTKRZsV26yyaljxShBPPy5KwMIUvEoay/view?usp=sharing
Students will interact in class through the Pear Deck platform as the main presentation tool. Check for Understanding games will be played on Kahoot and Quizlet. Some pre-screened You Tube videos will be included for content as well as unlisted YouTube videos created by the teacher. None of these resources require students to create log ins or accounts and they will be presented live through the PearDeck platform.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(151)
I have been sharing my love of science and math with elementary students in public schools for over 26 years. I served most of that time in the classroom and then moved into Instructional Coaching to help other teachers improve their practice in...
Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-6 learners per class
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