Weird and Wonderful Weather (FLEX)

In this 6 week FLEX class, students will learn about different aspects of weather, complete crafts and science experiments to enhance their learning, and answer quiz questions based on what they have learned. A science and art combo class.

345 total reviews for this teacher

6 reviews for this class

Completed by 21 learners

No live meetings

Over 6 weeks

6-9

year olds

3-8

learners per class

per learner - per week

How does a “Flexible Schedule” course work?

No scheduled live video chats

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Great if your learner prefers independent pacing or is uncomfortable with live video chat

Available Times

Pacific Time

Mon Jun 6

Jun 6 - Jul 18 (6 weeks)
Flexible Time

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Mon Jul 18

Jul 18 - Aug 29 (6 weeks)
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Mon Aug 8

Aug 8 - Sep 19 (6 weeks)
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Description

Class Experience

In this 6 week FLEX course, students will be introduced to different aspects of weather (the water cycle and clouds, rainbows, snow, natural disasters, thunder and lightning.)  I will post a weekly video that will contain a vibrant slide show and engaging lecture, as well as a step by step explanation and demonstration of that week's craft and/or science experiment. Each video will be about 15 minutes long. The video will be posted on Monday mornings (EST time.)
The students will also...

Students will learn about several different aspects of weather, complete crafts and experiments, and answer quiz questions.

I am a certified elementary education teacher. I taught science for 5 years, including a unit on weather each year.

Each class will consist of a 15 minute video that includes a craft and/or science experiment.
There will also be a quiz that should take around 10 minutes.
There will be a weekly question posted in the classroom to answer.

Here is the breakdown of supplies by week. If you are missing anything, let me know and I will help you come up with an alternative.
Week 1: 
Blue paper
Cotton balls
Glue
Paper plate
Marker
Water

Week 2: 
White paper
Paint (rainbow colors) and paintbrush
CD

Week 3: 
White paper
Scissors
Pencil

Week 4:
Glass cup or jar
Water
Spoon

Week 5:
Plate
Spreadable food (peanut butter, icing, cream cheese) with a spoon to spread it
Square/rectangular crackers/cookies
Cup of water

Week 5: 
Clear plastic cup
Black permanent marker
Either blue and yellow tissue paper and glue OR blue and yellow permanent markers
Flashlight/plastic tea candle
Cotton balls/toilet paper
Balloon

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Students will be assessed based on their participation and engagement in the class.

No live meetings, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.

Some of the crafts and experiments may require parental assistance.

Teacher

Erin Radin

🇨🇦

Lives in Canada

Elementary (Primary) School Teacher

345 total reviews

284 completed classes

About Me

Hello! My name is Miss Erin and I have a degree in early childhood and elementary education from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. I have been a teacher for 10 years. I taught elementary school for 5 years. During that time, I taught...