Primary Science Investigations
In this series of lessons, we will learn how to conduct scientific investigations using the scientific process. Once the series of lessons is complete, there are suggestions for additional independent investigations for even more fun!
Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner Level
Following the UK national curriculum for Science, we will focus on our experimental skills and Scientific investigations. Students can choose from a given selection of listed experiments to complete during the last lesson- choices include; making the biggest crystals; mixtures mix up; rusty nails; shark attack!; chocolate rocks; paper helicopters; frogs spawn slime; making ice cream; invisible inks. Students who start 1 or 2 lessons later than the start date should be able to catch up as we...
This class is taught in English.
Students will work to plan and carry out a scientific investigation, using age appropriate skills to come up with a valid conclusion and improvements for their chosen experiment.
Since 2016, I have trained as a Secondary Science teacher in the UK, gained qualified teacher status and have been working in various secondary schools around Cambridgeshire, teaching English as an additional language in Science and SEN students throughout my teaching career.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Any experiments that are suggested will have a full list of requirements, supplied at the start of the course.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
It is expected that students will be adequately supervised during any experimental work they complete either during or after the lesson.
There is a planning worksheet that we will be following during the lesson and links to other experiments will be suggested.
Available times
Pacific
Meet the teacher
Hi there, Im Liz! I used to be a Secondary Science teacher for 7 years and I have an enhanced DBS. My Specialism is Biochemistry and I also have completed a physics specialism teacher training course. I use a personalised approach to learning,...
Group Class
$65
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages 7-10
1-6 learners per class