Final Outcome
By the end of the 5-day workshop, participants will:
Understand the basics of conducting science experiments and the scientific method.
Learn key scientific concepts such as chemical reactions, density, buoyancy, and states of matter.
Conduct and document a variety of simple and safe science experiments.
Develop skills in observing, hypothesizing, experimenting, and concluding.
Present their findings and receive constructive feedback.
Receive a digital certificate of completion.
Additional Tips
Encourage participants to follow safety guidelines and seek adult supervision when necessary.
Provide positive and constructive feedback to foster growth and improvement.
Foster a supportive and collaborative online environment for all participants.
Encourage continued exploration and curiosity in science beyond the workshop.
This plan ensures that participants gain practical knowledge and skills in conducting simple science experiments, understand basic scientific concepts, and apply the scientific method, all conducted through an online platform.
Simple Science Experiments 5-Days Workshop
Introduction to Science Experiments and the Scientific Method
Objective:
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Understand the basics of conducting science experiments and the scientific method.
Activities:
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Introduction (Live Session): Overview of the workshop objectives and structure.
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Scientific Method: Introduction to the steps of the scientific method (question, hypothesis, experiment, observation, conclusion).
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Safety Guidelines: Discuss basic safety guidelines for conducting experiments at home.
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Experiment 1 - Baking Soda and Vinegar Reaction: Demonstrate a simple chemical reaction using baking soda and vinegar. Discuss the reaction, observations, and conclusions.
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Hands-On Exercise: Participants conduct the baking soda and vinegar experiment at home.
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Q&A Session: Address participants' questions and provide additional explanations.
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Homework: Write a brief report on the baking soda and vinegar experiment, including observations and conclusions.
Materials Needed:
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Video conferencing platform for live session
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Baking soda, vinegar, container, and optional food coloring
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Worksheet for documenting observations and conclusions
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