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Twisted Science: Study the Elements That Make up Our World
Completed by 1094 learners
Ages 7-11
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-8 learners per class
45 min
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
I will discuss the lessons with learners throughout each class and correct as needed.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Ever wondered what the universe is made of? As far as we know, everything that exists is made of elements from the Periodic Table. In this class we will explore a different element each week and learn fascinating facts about each and every one! In this class learners will: ~ Watch a slideshow giving background information about the element ~ Listen as I explain facts about the element ~ Discuss previous knowledge they may have of the element ~ Write facts about the element and either describe or draw something humans do with it ~ Draw an atom of the element ~ Watch short videos about the element, but videos would be 5 minutes or shorter After each class learners will know things like: ~ Name and symbol of an element ~ Atomic number and location on the Periodic Table ~ Melting, freezing, and boiling points of the element ~ Unusual reactions this element may have ~ How the element is typically found in nature ~ What humans tend to do with the element Topics will include: 2024-2025 School Year September ~ Neodymium (Sept. 8-14) ~ Promethium (Sept. 15-21) ~ Samarium (Sept. 22-28) October ~ Europium (Sept. 29-Oct. 5) ~ Gadolinium (Oct. 6-12) NO CLASS OCT. 13-19 ~ Terbium (Oct. 27-Nov. 2) November ~ Dysprosium (Nov. 3-9) ~ Holmium (Nov. 10-16) ~ Erbium (Nov. 17-23) NO CLASS NOV. 24-30 December ~ Thulium (Dec. 1-7) ~ Ytterbium (Dec. 8-14) ~ Lutetium (Dec. 15-21) NO CLASS DEC. 22-JAN. 4 January 2025 ~ Hafnium (Jan. 5-11) ~ Tantalum (Jan. 12-18) ~ Tungsten (Jan. 19-25) ~ Rhenium (Jan. 26-Feb. 1) February2025 ~ Osmium (Feb. 2-8) ~ Iridium (Feb. 9-15) ~ Platinum (Feb. 16-22) ~ Gold (Feb. 23-Mar. 1) March 2025 ~ Mercury (Mar. 2-8) ~ Thallium (Mar. 9-15) ~ Lead (Mar. 16-22) ~ Bismuth (Mar. 23-29) April 2025 ~ Polonium (Mar. 30-Apr. 5) ~ Astatine (Apr. 6-12) ~ Radon (Apr. 13-19) NO CLASS APRIL 20-26 ~ Francium (Apr. 27-May 3) May 2025 ~ Radium (May 4-10) ~ Actinium (May 11-17) ~ Thorium (May 18-24)
Learning Goals
Students will know facts about the elements that make up our universe, and they will understand that the elements are the building blocks of existence.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some elements are used for purposes such as weaponry and that may be discussed in class.
Supply List
Learners will need blank paper for each lesson as well as a pencil and possibly something to color with depending on the learner's preference.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from St. Cloud State University
I specialize in finding fun twists to standard curriculum to help my students build critical thinking skills as well as scientific knowledge. By adding a new twist to a familiar topic we can expand our thinking to include new possibilities. I have taught science to homeschool students for the last 15 years and during that time I have developed many teaching techniques and hands-on projects to help students explore concepts in new and exciting ways.
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