Young Scientists: Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
In this one time class, learners ages 4-6 will use household ingredients to make pretend snow, and "melt" a snowman using science.
Jocelyn P
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(13)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this one-time 30 minute course, learners will use household ingredients to build a "snow" person. This is a great sensory activity for indoor or outdoor play. We will use our senses of touch and sight to describe the snow we create before "melting" the snowman. This lesson combines scientific inquiry and exploration through dramatic play and creative building. The class will begin with a quick introduction of myself and the experiment. I will guide each student through the experiment step-by-step through live modeling. Learners will interact with myself and the other learners through sharing personal connections related to the experiment. Learners will need experience using measuring tools, or a grown-up's help during the class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the scientific inquiry process through an interactive and creative science experiment perfect for young learners.
Other Details
Supply List
2 cups baking soda 2 tablespoons salt 1/4 cup dish soap (blue dish soap gives a nice glacier-like color to the 'snow'). You can add more soap to make the snow stay together. You can also substitute white hair conditioner. The dish soap makes a larger reaction. 1-5 cups vinegar measuring spoons tray or pan with high sides bowl measuring cup *Optional Decorations for the snowman (such as eye buttons, twist ties, yarn, twigs, little hat, etc)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello and welcome! I have had more than 10 years of experience in education as an Elementary School classroom teacher, working with all ages of children in grades K-6. I am recognized as a Nationally Board Certified Teacher, currently teaching third grade at a local elementary school.
Engagement is a priority for successful learning. It is my personal belief that all students can be excited about learning. It is my job as a teacher to ignite a passion, a willingness, and an educational excitement in each individual to promote critical thinking and questioning. I believe that when students are engaged in the content, they not only retain the new information, but they also begin to think about new information with an open mind and heart. We learn from the children. I believe it is my job to promote a culture of cognitive learning and social learning. I believe I am a stepping stone along a lifelong journey for each individual in my classroom. I know that each student in my classroom will grow up to contribute to our society, and do great work. I take each day to learn something from my students, I adapt my teaching and my lessons to meet their changing needs. I believe teaching must change to meet the students needs, and that I must constantly be working to teach my students to be prepared for tomorrow, rather than teaching to catch up to what has been in the past. I believe I am educating students for jobs that I can not foresee, but I can teach them to problem solve and use creativity to make anything possible.
I am passionate about cultivating enriching learning experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds. While I enjoy teaching all subject areas, my favorite subject is Science! My other hobbies include cooking and crafting. I am an avid believer in practicing mindfulness strategies and techniques for a calmer life and to create and find balance.
I will be offering classes in directed drawing, growth mindset activities and crafts, social club to deepen social and emotional awareness, STEM and Science classes, and educationally relevant courses for Elementary aged learners. I look forward to meeting you in the classroom!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$5
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-6
3-6 learners per class
