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科學挑戰系列第 1 部分:你與對手科學

在這個持續的學期課程中,學生每週都會透過嘗試各種互動、動手的 STEM 實驗、活動或遊戲來探索新的科學概念。
Michael Barr, M.Ed
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英語程度 - 未知
美國 2 - 4 年級
*Please look under the "Supply List" tab below to find the materials each week.
*Feel free to message me with any questions!

Week of January 23: Forces Challenge
Week of January 30: Gravity Challenge
Week of February 6: Air Pressure Challenge
Week of February 13: Revenge of Air Pressure Challenge
Week of February 20: Friction Challenge
Week of February 27: Sense of Touch Challenge
Week of March 6: Sense of Sight Challenge
Week of March 13: Sense of Hearing Challenge
Week of March 20: Sense of Taste and Smell Challenge
Week of April 3: Energy Challenge
Week of April 10: Laws of Motion Challenge
Week of April 17: Revenge of Newton Challenge

*Each week, we will explore a different scientific topic together, followed by challenges (experiments, activities or mini-games) designed to reinforce the concepts taught in that lesson. 

*Students do not need to have attended the prior week's class to participate and understand the topic in the next class.

*I ask students to raise their hand on camera or hit the raise hand button on Zoom to talk to the class. At that time, I will open up the student's microphone. I do this in an effort to keep down background noises and to ensure equal talk time and interaction with students.

Class Structure:
*Please check out the "Learner Supply List" before each class for a full list of needed materials.

*In each class, I will begin by greeting each student. We will then begin to explore the concept for that class meeting (see below for a description of these class meetings). I connect with the students' prior knowledge through the use of real-life examples, images and video clips.

*Following this, I will explain a series of interactive challenges (experiments, activities or mini-games) designed to reinforce the students' understanding of the concept being studied. Students will complete challenges in a variety of situations using different tools and materials. All classes have a different set of challenges which immediately follow our initial exploration and discussion.

*In addition, I will share additional "bonus" challenges and encourage students to attempt these alone or with their family after class ends.

*Each student will receive a copy of the directions for all completed challenges (as well as the "bonus" challenges) after each class.

*Finally, you are able to withdraw your learner from this on-going class at any time. Please note, that I cannot guarantee to hold a spot to re-enroll your learner. I may have another learner on a waiting list for that class/day/time.

This class will cover the following topics (see the calendar listed above to find the topic for each week):

You vs. Forces
An introduction to forces - We will explore what a force is, discuss examples of force in our daily lives, watch simple machines in action and then attempt a series of challenges (activities, experiments or games) together.  Following each challenge, we will discuss the effect of forces on the challenges. These challenges will require some basic materials from around the house (scissors, paper, a broom for example).

You vs. Gravity
We will explore what gravity is, why it is a force and discuss examples of gravity in our daily lives (and in our universe). Following this, we will attempt a series of challenges (activities, experiments or games) together, followed by a discussion of the effect of gravity on the challenges.

You vs. Air Pressure
We will explore what air pressure is, examples of air pressure's effect on our daily lives and discuss the role air and air pressure play on earth (including the atmosphere and its layers). Following this, we will attempt a series of challenges (activities, experiments or games) together, followed by a discussion of the effect of air pressure on the challenges.

Air Pressure's Revenge
We will continue our exploration of air pressure. First, we will review key concepts from Week 3. Then we will continue by discussing in detail how much air pressure pushes on objects. Next, we will explore what would happen on earth without air or air pressure. Following this, we will attempt a series of challenges (activities, experiments or games) together, followed by a discussion of the effect of air pressure on the challenges.

You vs. Friction
We will explore what friction is and include examples of friction in our daily lives. We will also discuss what life would be like on earth without friction. Following this, we will attempt a series of challenges (activities, experiments or games) together, followed by a discussion of the effect of friction on the challenges.

The Touch Challenge
I will begin by discussing how our sense of touch is important to our interaction with the environment. We will discuss in detail the structures in our body (the nervous system structures and the brain) responsible for our sense of touch.  We will also explore amazing facts to help build students' appreciation for our intricate sense of touch. This is followed by the challenges for the sense of touch, including discussion about the effect of this sense on each challenge.

The Sight Challenge
I will begin by discussing how our sense of sight works, exploring in detail the structures in our body responsible for sight (eye structures and the brain). We will discuss incredible sight facts, followed by the challenges for the sense of sight, including discussion about the effect of this sense on each challenge.

The Hearing Challenge
I will begin by discussing how our sense of hearing works, exploring in detail the structures in our body responsible for hearing (ear structures and the brain). We will discuss jaw-dropping hearing facts, followed by the challenges for the sense of hearing, including discussion about the effect of this sense on each challenge.

The Taste and Smell Challenge
I will begin by discussing how our sense of taste and smell work, exploring in detail the structures in our body responsible for taste and smell (tongue and nose structures as well as the brain). We will discuss astounding taste and smell facts, followed by the challenges for both taste and smell, including discussion about the effect of these senses on each challenge.

The Energy Challenge
We will explore what energy is and discuss real-life examples through images and video clips. Students will also learn about different types of energy and how energy can be classified as kinetic or potential. Following this, we will attempt a series of challenges (activities, experiments or games) together including a discussion of the effect of energy on the challenges.

The Laws of Motion Challenge
We will explore Newton's Laws of Motion through discussion of real-life examples using images and video clips. Following this, we will attempt a series of challenges (activities, experiments or games) together including a discussion of how the challenges were effected by the Laws of Motion.

Newton's Revenge
We will further explore Newton's First Law of Motion, specifically inertia, through discussion of real-life examples using images and video clips. Following this, we will attempt a series of challenges (activities, experiments or games) together including a discussion of how the challenges were effected by inertia.

*Feel free to message me on Outschool with any questions!
學習目標
Students will improve their understanding of scientific concepts through interactive experiments and discussion, while focusing on the role each concept plays in our lives.
學習目標

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父母的引導和規範
Students will be using scissors for multiple challenges.
供應清單
*If you do not have a particular material, feel free to substitute something similar (make a paper funnel if you don't have a plastic one, etc.). I may also have suggestions for quick and easy to find substitutes during my instructions for each challenge. If a partner is needed, but one is unavailable for challenges, I will give students suggestions on how to complete the activity alone. As always, feel free to message me with material questions.

Forces
1. a partner (a parent, sibling, etc.) for some of the challenges 
2. five pieces of paper (8.5x11)
3. scissors 
4. a broom

Gravity
1. a sheet of paper 
2. a small chair (an adult sized chair can be used too if needed).

Air Pressure 
1. a sink (to get water and to catch water that may spill) - As a substitute, use a tub and bring enough water to fill the plastic cup.
2. a plastic cup
3. an index card (or thicker paper - like tagboard or file folder or poster board or thin cardboard (like from a cereal box) cut to index card size) that will completely cover the top of the plastic cup
4. a dry, empty plastic bottle (any size)
5. a piece of paper
6. 2 straws

Air Pressure's Revenge
1. 2 pieces of paper
2. a kitchen funnel
3. a clear, plastic cup
4. scissors
5. a sink (for water and to catch any water that may spill)
6. a large bowl or small tub (that you could fill with water during class)
7. a balloon (regular sized, NOT a small, water balloon size)
8. a disposable water bottle ( 16oz., 24 oz. or a 2 liter will work, as long as the end of a balloon can be wrapped around the lip of the bottle). IMPORTANT... have a parent help you cut (or punch) a hole in the side of the bottle near the bottom (pea sized will work).
9. a small ball that fits in the funnel (a paper ball could be used as a back-up)

Friction
1. 2 magazines (same size) or 2 paperback books (same size, about 50 to 150 pages)
2. cookie sheet or another flat, smooth surface (cutting board, large metal pan, etc.)
3. a small paper ball (marble-sized)
4. a large paper ball (fist-sized)
5. 1 paper clip (any size)
6. 1 coin (any size/type)
7. a fork

The Touch Challenge
1. 2 pencils (sharpened)
2. a partner (parent, sibling, etc. for a couple of challenges)
3. a ruler (at least 12" or 30 cm long)
4. 2 identical containers that you can fit your hands into - up to (at least) your wrists (boxes, bowls, paper bags, etc.)
5. 2 identical coins (any type)
6. 2 large paper clips (you can substitute 2 identical items similar in size to a large paper clip (large bottle cap, etc.))
7. 2 small paper clips (you can substitute 2 identical items similar in size to a small paper clip (small legos, etc.))
8. 2 small paper balls
9. 2 pen caps (or substitute 2 identical items similar in size to pen caps)

The Sight Challenge
1. paper tube (paper towel or toilet paper, a straw will also work)
2. 2 sharpened pencils
3. 3 pennies or any other coins (3 identical)
4. plastic cup
5. a ball that is soft or a small pillow

The Hearing Challenge
1. a metal pan with raised sides (6 inch x 6 inch/15 cm X 15 cm or larger) - a metal cookie sheet also works
2. 5 different small objects (for example, paper clip, eraser, coin, small ball, spoon, fork, or pencil)
3. 10 pennies (or any 10 coins that are the same type)
4. 2 spoons
5. a paper towel tube (toilet paper tubes also works) - if you don't have an empty roll, just bring a roll that still has paper on it

The Taste and Smell Challenge
1. 2 small portions of 3 different foods -  (for example, 2 banana pieces, 2 cheese pieces, 2 pieces of lunch meat, 2 cookie pieces, etc.)
2. 4 Q-tips or a straw (for dipping and tasting)
3. lemon juice (we will use just a squirt) - orange juice or a very small amount of vinegar will also work
4. salt water (we will only need a small amount - about 25 ml to 50 ml) - make sure the salt is at least partially dissolved
5. sugar water (same directions as the salt water)
6. small piece of orange peel - anything bitter can be substituted (like a very small amount of black tea or coffee)
7. This one is strange, but fun... 4 unlaundered (the dirtier the better!) pieces of clothing from family members (we will need to use clothing from at least 2 different family members) - for example 1 shirt from the student, 1 from a sibling and 2 shirts from an adult(s)
8. 2 paper towels or a clean washcloth

The Energy Challenge
1. small toy car (Matchbox style, Lego car, etc.)
2. a flat surface to be used as a ramp (cookie sheet, longer piece of cardboard, cutting board, etc.)
3. 6 thicker books (when the books are stacked, the total height should be at least 9 inches (20 cm))
4. 6 feet (2 m) of string (or dental floss or sewing thread (which may need to be doubled to make it stronger)
5. 6 feet (2 m) of string (yup... a second length of string for a different challenge)
6. a large ball (basketball or soccer sized)
7. a small ball (baseball or tennis ball sized)
8. a balloon
9. tape (lighter tape is best)
10. a straw

The Laws of Motion
1. a plastic cup or bowl
2. a piece of paper or index card large enough to cover the opening of the cup
3. 10 to 15 coins (any type/size is okay, but it will be easier if they were the same type)
4. a large book (big enough to completely cover both of your hands if you were holding it)
5. a balloon
6. a small coin (penny, nickel, etc.)
7. 2 objects that weigh about 5 pounds each (2.5kg each)
8. a timer or stopwatch (to time yourself in a challenge)

Newton's Revenge (Inertia)
1. a quarter (or any large sized coin)
2. a long, sharpened pencil
3. a piece of bread (We will be spearing this item on the pencil, so other types of food (half a banana, small orange, slice of cheese, etc.) will work). Some students have used a play-dough ball for this as well.
4. a piece of paper
5. a plastic cup (6 oz. / 250 ml or larger)
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I used these challenges throughout my teaching career to teach a variety of scientific concepts. The students were excited to do the challenges and this helped them to retain these concepts.

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