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Middle School Experimental Design

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Gina Jude Curriculum--CLEP and AP Specialists
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In this ongoing class, students will participate in weekly experiments from the disciplines of physics, anatomy, biology, chemistry, physical science, and earth and environmental science while being introduced to the experimental design.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
30 lessons//30 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Alka Seltzer Lab-Chemistry/Biology
Materials Needed: -6 Alka Seltzer Tablets -3 Cups Cold Water -3 Cups Hot Water -Stopwatch -Thermometer -Cups
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Cellular Respiration Lab-Biology
Materials Needed: -Packet of Yeast (Not Instant/Rapid Rise) -Warm Water -3 Types of Cereal that are easy to crush (Chex, Cheerios, or Frosted Flakes) -3 Small Plastic Ziploc Bags -1/2 Cup Measuring Cup -Cups -Metric Ruler
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Acid-Base Titration-Chemistry
Materials Needed: -Disposable Pipette or Eye Dropper -Baking Soda -Water -Cups -Vinegar -Phenolphthalein
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Photosynthesis Lab-Biology
Materials Needed: -20 mL Syringe (without needle) -10 Spinach Leaves -Single Hole Punch or Metal Straw -Baking Soda -2 Cups -Flashlight or Light Source
 Week 5
Lesson 5
States of Matter Lab-Chemistry
Materials Needed: -Hot Plate -Ice -2 Beakers or Heat Resistant Cups -Thermometer -Food Coloring -Timer or Phone -Stirring Rod
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Chemical Reactions-Chemistry
Materials Needed: (Part 1) -40 mL Hydrogen Peroxide -40 mL bleach -2 glass beakers -balloon -Erlenmeyer Flask (Part 2) -30 mL Hydrogen Peroxide -plastic cup -1 tsp dry yeast (Part 3) -1 Tbsp Lemon Juice -Small Cup -1 Tbsp Baking Soda (Part 4) -100 mL Water -1 tsp. Sodium Carbonate -2 plastic cups -2 stirring rods -1 Tbsp Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt)
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Digestion Lab-Biology/Anatomy
Materials Needed: -Crackers -Banana, Water -Cocoa Powder -Ziploc Bag -Pantyhose -Cup -Paper Towel
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Chicken Wing Dissection-Biology/Anatomy
Materials Needed: -Chicken Wing -Gloves -Dissecting Tools
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Osmosis and Diffusion-Biology
Materials Needed: -Ziploc Bag (as thin as you can get) -sugar -Iodine -corn starch -water -Scientific Glucose Test Strips-https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/glucose-test-strips-10-pack/ NOTE: The test strips used for diabetes testing will not work.
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Bubbles Lab-Chemistry/Physics
Materials Needed: -Water -1/2 cup cornstarch -1 Tbsp Baking Powder -1 Tbsp. Glycerin -1/2 cup blue Dawn dish soap -Wand to Blow Bubbles
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Fruit Oxidation Lab-Chemistry/Biology
Materials Needed: -Water -1 tsp. Salt -1 Tbsp. Sugar -Pure Lemon Juice -Milk -Vinegar -Apple -Ziploc Bags
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Making Ice Cream Lab-Chemistry/Physics
Materials Needed: -Measuring Cups and Spoons -Sugar -Half and Half or Heavy Whipping Cream -Vanilla Extract -Table Salt or Rock Salt -Ice Cubes -Pint Size Ziploc Bags -Gallon Size Ziploc Bags -Towel -Timer
 Week 13
Lesson 13
Aluminum Boats Lab- Earth Science/Chemistry/Biology
Materials Needed: -Aluminum Foil -Container with Water Deep and Large Enough to Float the Boat -200-300 pennies (to use as weights)
 Week 14
Lesson 14
Strawberry DNA-Biology
Materials Needed: -Measuring Cups and Spoons -1/2 cup 70% isopropyl alcohol -salt -water -1 Tbsp dishwashing liquid (like Dawn) -Small Bowl -Cheesecloth -Funnel -Tall Drinking Glass -3-4 Strawberries -Resealable Ziploc Bag -Small Glass Jar -Bamboo Skewer or Chopstick
 Week 15
Lesson 15
Making and Testing Slime Lab-Chemistry
Materials Needed: -Shaving Cream -Saline Solution (Contact Lens Solution) -Elmer's Glue -Borax (20 Mule Team Laundry Booster)
 Week 16
Lesson 16
Enzymes Lab-Biology/Chemistry
Materials Needed: -5 Slivers of Beef Liver -Hot Water Bath -Ice Bath -Hydrogen Peroxide -Vinegar
 Week 17
Lesson 17
Frog Dissection Lab-Biology
Materials Needed: -Preserved Frog -Dissection Kit -Gloves
 Week 18
Lesson 18
Popcorn Graphing Lab-Physics
Materials Needed: -250 Pop Corn Kernels -Balance -Computer with access to Google Sheets
 Week 19
Lesson 19
Enzyme Lab-Biology
Materials Needed: -Lactaid -Powdered or Liquid Milk -Glucose -Scientific Glucose Test Strips-https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/glucose-test-strips-10-pack/ NOTE: The test strips used for diabetes testing will not work. -Vinegar -Medicine Dropper
 Week 20
Lesson 20
Momentum Lab-Physics
Materials Needed: -2 Rulers with Center Grooves -10 marbles -Balance (Scale)
 Week 21
Lesson 21
Building a Roller Coaster Lab-Physics
Materials Needed: -Construction Paper -Tape -Scissors -Small Marble
 Week 22
Lesson 22
Build a Catapult Lab-Physics
Materials Needed: -8-10 Popsicle Sticks -5-8 Thick Rubber bands -Screw Top Lid from a 20 oz Soda -Strong Glue like Gorilla Glue -Wadded up Piece of Paper, Ping Pong Ball, and a golf ball
 Week 23
Lesson 23
Naked Egg Lab-Biology
Materials Needed: -2 Eggs -Water -Corn Syrup -Vinegar -Balance (Scale)
 Week 24
Lesson 24
Penny Reactions Lab-Chemistry
Materials Needed: -10 Pennies with residue on them (not shiny new pennies) -Coke -Vinegar -Salt -Apple Juice -Water -Ketchup -Lemon Juice -Baking Soda
 Week 25
Lesson 25
Mystery Powders Lab-Chemistry
Materials Needed: -Corn Starch -Baking Soda -Flour -Powdered Sugar -Water, Vinegar -Iodine Solution -Aluminum Foil -Small Candle
 Week 26
Lesson 26
Rocket Lab-Chemistry/Physics
Materials Needed: Film Canister--https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/clear-plastic-film-canister/ -Alka Seltzer -Meter Stick -Water
 Week 27
Lesson 27
Paper Towel Lab-Scientific Inquiry
Materials Needed: -3 different types of paper towels -water -pennies -stop watch
 Week 28
Lesson 28
Pendulum Lab-Physics
Materials Needed: -String -Mass to Hang at the End of the String -Stop Watch -Meter Stick -Balance (Scale)
 Week 29
Lesson 29
Air Bag Lab-Chemistry/Physics
Materials Needed: -Several Zip Loc Bags -Baking Soda -Vinegar -Balance (Scale)
 Week 30
Lesson 30
Density Column Lab-Chemistry/Physics
Materials Needed: -1 Tbsp. Dark corn syrup -1 Tbsp. Dish soap -1 Tbsp. Water -1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil -1 Tbsp. Vinegar -Clear Plastic cup, 16-oz -Liquid food coloring
This class is taught in English.
  • Students will learn how to set up an experiment using the scientific method and learn the science principles behind the experiment.
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Mastery Evaluation
Frequency: included
Feedback: as needed
Details: Personal Feedback in Classroom
Letter Grade
Frequency: included
Details: Students can get a completion certificate for the sessions of the class attended.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
This class does involve scientific experimentation and parental support should be provided.  The chemicals being used in the class are household chemicals that pose little risk to students but parent should be supervising their student during the class.  Hot plates or a stove will be needed for some experiments and parent should guide the student in its operation.
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$14

weekly or $400 for 30 classes
1x per week, 30 weeks
50 min

Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-6 learners per class

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