Candy Cane Science

We Are Scientists! Weekly Science Class for Kindergarten and 1st Grade (1x/Week)

Candy Cane Science

Heather Oaster, MM

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(431)

In this one time class, we will use candy canes to explore the scientific method!

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 3

During this class we will use candy canes to explore the Scientific Method!

We will make observations and ask questions such as: What does a candy cane look like/feel/smell like?

We will explore a scenario: What happens to a candy cane when we put it into different liquids? We will set this experiment up at the beginning of class, and then circle back to it after the candy canes have time to soak! 

Together, students will make their own guesses as to what will happen, and we will explore...

To learn the Scientific Method in a hands on way.

I am a former elementary teacher, turned stay-at-home mom.  I taught elementary general music before deciding to stay home with my children!  I am actively involved in the homeschool community and enjoy teaching a variety of classes.  My own children love science and we love experimenting! My experiences working with my own children and those in the community make me an excellent fit for teaching elementary level classes.  Currently, I teach music classes in my community.  I also teach English to students on a virtual platform, and have children who take virtual classes, so I understand the techniques that work effectively to engage students during classes.

Homework Offered
Optional: Students are encouraged to post a photo of their experiment following completion!
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

Students are welcome to just observe, but will have much more fun with the following materials at hand.

Dissolving Candy Cane Experiment:
- 4 Candy canes
- 4 cups/containers - preferably clear
- Vinegar
- Warm water 
- Cold water
- Oil (any type of cooking oil)

Dancing Candy Canes Experiment
- baking soda
- vinegar
- water
- bowl
- spoon
- crushed candy canes

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:Google Slides

We will be using warm water and vinegar for our experiments in this class. Please remind your learner not to use water that is too hot if your tap allows for it. Also, please assist or remind learners to be cautious with vinegar as it can be an eye irritant. If your learner is on the younger side, please feel free to assist them during the experiments!

Available times

Pacific

Table of available sections

Meet the teacher

Heather Oaster, MM

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(431)

Hello!  I am a former music teacher, turned stay-at-home mother to two wonderful little ones.  I taught elementary general music for two years before deciding to stay home with my children.  Currently, I teach music classes in my community.  I...