The Research Project: Homeschool Science
In this 16-week course, students will learn how to write a hypothesis-driven research question, design a basic experiment, interpret results, and use critical thinking to write a detailed lab report. Great homeschool course.
Latasha Smith, Ph.D.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(18)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed60 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Sections of experiment, analysis of data, research reviews and writeup, run experimentsGrading
A course rubric will be provided at the beginning of the course. The final project will be graded using the grading rubric with comments.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
This course will cover how the scientific method is used in labs. Specific topics will include how to design a hypothesis-driven experiment, definition of null and alternative hypothesis, and how to gather data. The course will also explore how to analyze data and write up results and a conclusion using primary and secondary resources. My teaching approach for the course is a discussion format using slides with examples of work. I use guided questions to encourage feedback and critical thinking and assign the lab report in parts. The class structure will consist of reviewing each assignment in which the teacher will provide feedback that the student will be expected to correct or improve prior to the next meeting.
Learning Goals
Key learning goals:
1) Explain the steps of the scientific method
2) Write a background based on preliminary research
3) Write a solid null and alternative hypothesis
4) Design experiment with controls, independent variables, dependent variables
5) Learn how to label and gather data
6) Analyze data using critical thinking
7) Organize data into tables, graphs, and charts
8) Write a results section
9) Write a conclusion using supporting references
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
The student should be enrolled in or have completed at least one year of high school English. There is a substantial amount of writing in this course.
Supply List
Materials needed for the lab experiment will be determined at the beginning of the course. The student will be expected to purchase all materials needed for the experiment. The instructor will work with the student to ensure the project is cost-effective.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined September, 2021
5.0
18reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have 15 years of experience teaching lab-based science courses. I am also an active researcher in the field of education. Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$50
per sessionMeets on demand
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
