Wires and Widgets, Water and Weather, Weeds and Wings: K-3rd grade
Audrey B.
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Learn about climate, weather, water, energy, matter, motion, building things, plants, and butterflies.
Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Beginner Level
How is your class structured? I will present new material, ask questions, and present a project for completion during each class. How will you teach? The students will be asked to verify their comprehension with oral and occasional written review. What's your teaching style? As I present the material, I will interact with the students to judge their comprehension. How much will learners get to interact with you and each other (mention specifics like: lecture, games, slides, video clips,...
Recall basic facts and concepts presented. Explain ideas or concepts. Use information learned to create a potential science fair project idea. Draw connections among ideas-Organize steps to their science fair project idea. Justify a stand or decision-Critique their educated guess about what will happen in the project. Produce new or original work- science project completed or started in each class
1. B. S. with Honors, Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 2. M.S., Special Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 3. Teacher Certification, Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped, Pennsylvania.1007 4. 30+ years Homeschooled 3 children from preschool-high school graduation 5. Three children participated in over 60 science fairs. 6. Science fair judge and mentor 7. Science teacher: special needs, homeschoolers 8. Private tutor: all subjects 9. Homeschool Evaluator
Homework Offered
If the project is not completed in class, student will be expected to complete it.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment of project completed in class.Grades Offered
The list here is not exhaustive. Detailed supplies will be sent 1 week before class and is subject to change. Wires: A. 1 D-cell battery; aluminum foil; flashlight bulb; masking tape; scissors; testing materials: rubber band, paper, coins; ruler B: 2 round balloons, (9”); masking tape, string (2 yards/2 m); clean, dry, oil-free hair; marking pen C: comb, tissue paper, scissors, ruler D: large paper clip; piece of wool ( a scarf, coat, or sweater made of 100% wool will work); clear plastic sheet; scissors; modeling clay; stopwatch. Widgets: A: piece of modeling clay, size of a walnut; 2 rulers; small toy car that can roll on the ruler; masking tape; pencil; 2 books about 1” (2.5 cm) thick B: plastic soft-drink bottle (2 qt/2 l); rubber band; string, 12 in” (30 cm.); scissors; ruler C: 3 paper clips, pencil, notebook paper; scissors; ruler D: Paper helicopter from #63 E: large room, tape measure, table, tennis ball or baseball,16.9 oz bottles filled with water F: Cardboard (max size 12x12); 2 oz paper or plastic cup; wooden craft sticks; wooden pencils; paper; rubber bands; cardboard tube; roll of clear adhesive tape; duct tape; Ping pong ball; ruler or measuring tape; scissors; 2 oz paper or plastic cup; wooden pencils; rubber or plastic eraser; modeling clay or playdough Water: A. Bowls, jars, tape, plastic ; pots, plastic tube, scissors; bottle with lid; funnel; things to test for floating; wide glass; plastic modeling clay; aluminum foil; meat tray; egg box; dishwashing liquid, needle; glass B. Dish, jar with lid, pot, bowl, glass, plastic tube, plastic pot C. Color changing carnations: Water; carnations; food coloring; D. Fizzy painting:watercolor paper; food coloring; baking soda; vinegar; pipettes E. Rainbow Walking: clear plastic cups; food coloring; paper towels; water F. Rainbow in a Jar: water; sugar; jars; food coloring G. Frozen Water; cups Weeds: A.Seeds (beans); small cups or jars B. Empty copy paper box or shipping box; aluminum foil (10-15 feet); electrical cord; light socket with plug; plastic plate; glue; scissors; 15-watt fluorescent spiral light C. Leaves Wings: Butterfly Kit- Home Science Training Tools $ https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/insect-lore-giant-butterfly-garden-kit/ Larvae sold separately and purchased after you order and receive butterfly garden kit. Sign up for emails to obtain 10% off first order.
Parents will be asked to assist with certain part of the project such as purchasing supplies with the student.
Teacher’s personal “library” of science fair material. Science Buddies https://www.sciencebuddies.org/
Available times
Pacific
Meet the teacher
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Hi! My name is Audrey. My educational background includes a B.S. in Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture (Cornell University) and a M.S. and Teacher Certification in Special Education (Temple University). My employment history includes being...
Group Class
$21
weekly or $440 for 21 classes1x per week, 21 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages 5-8
3-3 learners per class