What Is Your Favorite Atom on the Periodic Table?
In this one-time course, we will make atom family puppets, take a peek at the Periodic Table of Elements, and discuss the importance of making good observations.
Ms. Karen
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(4)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
We will be learning about the Periodic Table of Elements and how it organizes information about the elements. What is your favorite element or atom? Maybe it is oxygen or sodium or maybe it is gold? Students will become familiar with how to use the periodic table to quickly find information which is an essential skill in chemistry. We will be making a model of several different atoms. Look at the inside parts of an atom, then use the first step in the scientific process of observation to find different names of atoms on the Periodic Table of Elements. Our time together will be interactive for participants. Students will have time to ask questions and share their thoughts. Students do not need to have any background knowledge about Chemistry before taking this class.
Learning Goals
To learn about models scientists use to learn about atoms and become familiar with the Periodic Table of Elements.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Use of scissors, parental guidance may be necessary.
Supply List
Handouts will be provided before the session. Other items: Construction paper Scissors (Parental Guidance required) Tape Popsicle sticks, or pipe cleaners Optional: a pinch of salt Magnifying lens
5 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
https://elements.wlonk.com/ElementsTable.htm
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Ms. Karen, I love working with children. I am originally from the central coast of California, but during the past several years I have lived in the Southwest regions of the United States and now I currently live in Arizona.
I am a certified Montessori teacher and I also have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from California State University in Chico, CA, and a teaching credential from the state of California. I have taught students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school grades. My desire is to encourage my students to develop a lifelong love of learning. I enjoy bringing creativity to whatever I am teaching and drawing out the creative side of children as they make new discoveries.
One of my passions is teaching science because I enjoy learning new things and digging deeper into "the why" behind the information. Science is happening all around us. I have worked with Gravitas Publications as an Online Instructor from 2010 - 2015 teaching Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Astronomy, and Geology to younger students.
I believe it is important for both teachers and parents to work together to create the best learning environment for students. I am a firm believer in encouraging children to make their own discoveries in science. I teach using the Real Science-4-Kids curriculum because it is an easy-to-understand yet scientifically sound approach to learning the higher-level subject matter of different branches of science for example Chemistry, Biology, and Physics
I look forward to working with your child in one of my classes.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$9
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
3-6 learners per class
