Weekly Ongoing Science Lessons: Experimental Design for Elementary Students
In this ongoing science class, students will learn how to design valid experiments, control variables, and analyze results through hands-on investigations on a variety of engaging topics.
Susan Laforet, M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(175)
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
May require investigation graph to be completed independently, depending on the time required for the investigation.Assessment
Informal assessment through games and class activitiesGrading
Certificate of Completion provided at the end of the course.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner - Advanced Level
In this ongoing science class, learners will master the process of experimental design through weekly hands-on investigations on a variety of engaging topics. Each session will begin with a guiding question, where students will formulate a hypothesis, identify control, independent, and dependent variables, and then conduct the experiment themselves using common household materials. Following the teacher's guidance, they will analyze and communicate their results, drawing scientific conclusions based on their findings. Students will be encouraged to maintain a journal or notebook for their observations. Week 1: The "O" Wing : Does the size of the wing on an O Wing plane affect the distance it flies? Week 2 The M & M Lab : Does the temperature of the water affect the time it takes for the candy to dissolve? Week 3: Move It! Does the mass of an object affect the amount of force needed to move it? Week 4 Swinging: the length of a pendulum affect the number of times it swings in one minute? Week 5: Blast Off! Does the length of a catapult affect how far an object will move when launched? Week 6 Balloon Races: Does the amount of air in a balloon affect the distance it flies? Week 7 Marble Run: Does the number of marbles hit affect the number that rolls away? Week 8: Weight Lifter: Does the length of the support beam affect the amount of effort needed to lift a load? After week 8, the class cycle will begin again with week 1.
Learning Goals
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.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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.
Supply List
A full material list may be found at - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WTKRZsV26yyaljxShBPPy5KwMIUvEoay/view?usp=sharing
Language of Instruction
English
Joined July, 2021
4.9
175reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree from Grand Canyon University
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.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-8 learners per class
