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Science Labs

Class
Kathy Borja
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(216)
In this ongoing course, we will do simple STEM experiments to explore topics in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics. This is great for enrichment or homeschooling.

Class experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Learners may wish to have a laboratory notebook and pencil for all labs.

Plant Biology Lab:  white flower (carnation, clover, etc), various leaves, spinach, glasses, water, food dye, nail polish remover, coffee filters

Protein and pH Lab:  1/4 head of red cabbage, egg whites, water, white vinegar, baking soda/sodium bicarbonate-baking powder, rubbing alcohol, glasses/cups, heat-resistant bowls, plastic dropper/syringe/teaspoon, tea kettle/pot, stove/hot plate

Pendulum Lab: several spoons or pencils, string, thumbtacks or tension rod, meter/yard stick or tape measure, stopwatch

DNA Lab 1:  strawberries, small glasses/plastic cups/test tubes, sandwich size zip-top plastic bag, mesh metal strainer or funnel with coffee filter or paper towel, toothpicks, water, salt, rubbing alcohol, dish washing detergent

Water & Air Lab:  water, ice, pot, heat resistant bowls, oven mitts, mirror, balloon, glass bottle with small mouth, empty plastic water bottle with cap, matches, stove/hot plate

Magnetism:  Batteries (AA and/or D), non-aluminum nail, insulated copper wire, Neodymium magnet, aluminum foil, rubber band (to fit around D battery), compass (optional), pliers, wire cutter/stripper (scissors can work), marker

Mixtures:  water, oil, cornstarch, salt, egg, dish detergent small pot, bowls, measuring cups & spoons, mixing spoons, small clear cups or test tubes, markers.

Microbiology:  yeast, sugar, water, clean 12-16oz plastic bottle, bouillon or broth, test tubes or small, clear cups, cotton swabs, funnel, measuring spoons, small balloon, small box, marker, stove/hot plate

Water Filtration:  water, “water contaminants” (i.e. dirt, coffee grounds, crunched up leaves, oil, cocoa powder, course ground pepper, etc) filter (coffee filter/cheese cloth/napkin/paper towel), filter filler (choose large, medium and small particle sizes:  i.e. activated charcoal, unpopped popcorn kernels, corn meal, corn starch, gravel, sand, &/or cotton balls), 3 empty, clean water bottles (12-16 oz) and 3 tall, narrow glasses, utility knife or scissors, timer

Biomolecules:   Hydrogen peroxide, iodine tincture, water, Foods already in your kitchen to test (crackers, bread, potato, sugar, yeast, spinach (or some fresh leaf), butter, milk, etc.), brown paper bag, measuring cups & spoons, small clear cups/test tubes, scissors, marker

Boiling and Melting Point:  water, ice cubes, salt, baking soda, sugar, cups, string, small pots, stove, timer (optional), thermometer for freezing and boiling temperatures (optional)

Aerodynamics Lab:  3 (or more) pieces of paper, scissors, timer, measuring tape, ruler or string, pen/pencil

Genetics Lab:  pencil, scotch Tape, paper, sugar, artificial sweetener (like Sweet N Low), parsley, cilantro (AKA coriander leaves or Chinese Parsley)

Buoyancy Lab:  Aluminum foil, Large clear bowl or bucket, Weights (e.g.  coins, stones, rice, etc.), Tape, Sticky notes, Pen/Marker, Ruler, Scale (if available)

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Please note this class uses third party resources (Gimkit, Quizlet, Kahoot, and Blooket).  There will be a link shared during class for these online trivia games, so no personal account is needed.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(216)
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I am a scientist turned stay at home mom. While getting my Master's degree in Biochemistry, I taught General Biology lab and an Introduction to Molecular Biology Research lab to undergraduates.  I have worked as a medical laboratory technician in... 
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$15

weekly
1x per week
45 min

Completed by 62 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-10 learners per class

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