Wires and Widgets, Water and Weather, Weeds and Wings: K-3Rd Grade
Learn about climate, weather, water, energy, matter, motion, building things, plants, and butterflies.
Audrey B.
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5.0
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What's included
21 live meetings
19 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. If the project is not completed in class, student will be expected to complete it.Assessment
Informal assessment of project completed in class.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Beginner Level
How is your class structured? I will present new material, ask questions, and present a project for completion during each class. How will you teach? The students will be asked to verify their comprehension with oral and occasional written review. What's your teaching style? As I present the material, I will interact with the students to judge their comprehension. How much will learners get to interact with you and each other (mention specifics like: lecture, games, slides, video clips, discussion)? Students will initiate conversations with the teacher as she presents the slides to clarify their understanding of the topic. We will discuss the topic for that day. Any required experience or knowledge learners need? No prior knowledge required. Weeks 1-3: Wires: Learn about energy and matter so we can discover why things happen the way they do. Do all materials conduct electricity? Can electrical charges attract and repel forces? What is static electricity? Can you build your own battery and make electricity? Projects include Making a Conductor; Static Electricity Weeks 4-7:Widgets: Learn about object motion and building things or taking mechanical things apart to see how they work What is inertia and how does it affect moving objects? And What effect does weight have on inertia? How does weight affect the rotation speed of a paper helicopter? And how wing position affects the direction of a paper helicopter’s rotation? What are Newton’s 3 laws and how can we demonstrate them? Can you build a machine to launch a ball and knock down a target? Projects include creating a paper helicopter and building a machine to launch a ball. Weeks 8-10: Water: Learn about how water behaves and how different things interact with it. Why do some items sink and some items float when placed in water and how do certain items react to the water surface? How does water disappear? What tricks can we do with water? What can and cannot mix with water? Why do some things soak up water and others do not? What is the power behind water flow? What do we know about how frozen water behaves? Projects include floating vs. sinking; testing items to see what can and cannot mix with water; and creating a model water wheel. Weeks 11-14: Weather: Learn about climate and weather and the various terms and measuring instruments associated with it. The difference between weather and climate. Warming up and cooling down What is wind? What is air? What gets it moving? Why is it sometimes so destructive? How does water get into the air? Why does it come out of the air? Why does it snow? When does it rain? Sleet? Hail? How do we make instruments to keep track of temperature, rainfall, and other weather factors? Projects include making instruments to keep track of weather elements. Weeks: 15-18: Weeds: Learn about plants and how they live and grow. What are seeds and what can we learn about how they grow and develop? Can we make a light hut and grow our own herbs? What is the anatomy of a leaf? What can we learn about roots and stems? Projects include growing seeds, and learning about leaves, roots, and stems. Weeks 19-21: Wings: Learn about the butterfly life cycle. Over a course of 3 weeks, observe and learn as five tiny caterpillars transform to chrysalides then emerge as butterflies. Project includes raising butterflies from caterpillars. (Kit and larvae must be purchased.)
Learning Goals
Recall basic facts and concepts presented.
Explain ideas or concepts.
Use information learned to create a potential science fair project idea.
Draw connections among ideas-Organize steps to their science fair project idea.
Justify a stand or decision-Critique their educated guess about what will happen in the project.
Produce new or original work- science project completed or started in each class
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents will be asked to assist with certain part of the project such as purchasing supplies with the student.
Supply List
The list here is not exhaustive. Detailed supplies will be sent 1 week before class and is subject to change. Wires: A. 1 D-cell battery; aluminum foil; flashlight bulb; masking tape; scissors; testing materials: rubber band, paper, coins; ruler B: 2 round balloons, (9”); masking tape, string (2 yards/2 m); clean, dry, oil-free hair; marking pen C: comb, tissue paper, scissors, ruler D: large paper clip; piece of wool ( a scarf, coat, or sweater made of 100% wool will work); clear plastic sheet; scissors; modeling clay; stopwatch. Widgets: A: piece of modeling clay, size of a walnut; 2 rulers; small toy car that can roll on the ruler; masking tape; pencil; 2 books about 1” (2.5 cm) thick B: plastic soft-drink bottle (2 qt/2 l); rubber band; string, 12 in” (30 cm.); scissors; ruler C: 3 paper clips, pencil, notebook paper; scissors; ruler D: Paper helicopter from #63 E: large room, tape measure, table, tennis ball or baseball,16.9 oz bottles filled with water F: Cardboard (max size 12x12); 2 oz paper or plastic cup; wooden craft sticks; wooden pencils; paper; rubber bands; cardboard tube; roll of clear adhesive tape; duct tape; Ping pong ball; ruler or measuring tape; scissors; 2 oz paper or plastic cup; wooden pencils; rubber or plastic eraser; modeling clay or playdough Water: A. Bowls, jars, tape, plastic ; pots, plastic tube, scissors; bottle with lid; funnel; things to test for floating; wide glass; plastic modeling clay; aluminum foil; meat tray; egg box; dishwashing liquid, needle; glass B. Dish, jar with lid, pot, bowl, glass, plastic tube, plastic pot C. Color changing carnations: Water; carnations; food coloring; D. Fizzy painting:watercolor paper; food coloring; baking soda; vinegar; pipettes E. Rainbow Walking: clear plastic cups; food coloring; paper towels; water F. Rainbow in a Jar: water; sugar; jars; food coloring G. Frozen Water; cups Weeds: A.Seeds (beans); small cups or jars B. Empty copy paper box or shipping box; aluminum foil (10-15 feet); electrical cord; light socket with plug; plastic plate; glue; scissors; 15-watt fluorescent spiral light C. Leaves Wings: Butterfly Kit- Home Science Training Tools $ https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/insect-lore-giant-butterfly-garden-kit/ Larvae sold separately and purchased after you order and receive butterfly garden kit. Sign up for emails to obtain 10% off first order.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Special Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Temple University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Cornell University
1. B. S. with Honors, Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
2. M.S., Special Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
3. Teacher Certification, Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped, Pennsylvania.
4. 30+ years Homeschooled 3 children from preschool-high school graduation
5. Three children participated in over 60 science fairs.
6. Science fair judge and mentor
7. Science teacher: special needs, homeschoolers
8. Private tutor: all subjects
9. Homeschool Evaluator
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Live Group Course
$21
weekly or $440 for 21 classes1x per week, 21 weeks
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
3-5 learners per class
