Up & Atom: Intro to Chemistry, Hands-On Science Experiments

This will be a fun, hands-on, engaging intro to chemistry class for children from the ages of 7-10 years old. Children will be learning the basics of chemistry and then taking a hands-on approach and creating the experiments in their homes while learning the science behind it! The students will be able to make educated predictions (hypotheses) and observe what occurs in each experiment. Students will be able to discuss what they are seeing, smelling, and feeling. The students will be drawing, writing, or verbally discussing their predictions and observations throughout the process, it will be very interactive between teacher and learners. The students do not need any previous knowledge for this course. This course enhances critical thinking skills and social skills. This course incorporates STEAM curriculum.

The class structure will start with an introduction and a vocabulary word(s) related to the experiment. 
Ex. (Vocab word) - Hypothesis - means a scientific prediction of what they think will be observed or what will take place. 

We will discuss the vocab word(s) in more depth then move on to the experiment of the day. After a description of the experiment that will be done, students will then predict what they think will occur and write or draw their predictions in their journals. 

Experiment time: 
1. Students gather their materials 
2. We will do the experiment in steps altogether (measuring and mixing) 
3. Watch the experiments come to life
4. Class discussion on what they observed (visual, smells, touch)
5. Write/draw the outcomes in their scientific journals 


Schedule:
Week 1: Periodic Table 
Making Edible Elements  

Week 2: Atoms
Edible Atoms 

Week 3: Volcano Week  
Making a Volcano

Week 4: Acid & Base
Continuing Volcano

Week 5: Polymers 
Plastic Milk 

Week 6: Polymers
Edible Slime & Bouncy Balls  

Week 7: Osmosis & Diffusion  
Diffusion with celery & flowers
Osmosis with Potatoes & Gummies 

Week 8: Density
Rainbow Density Towers