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Mini Scientists: Big Fun with Simple Experiments

Grade level: 8th Grade, Middle School

Initial ideas

Science Lab Project Proposal Topic/ Project (What is your vision?): My project is about teaching little kids science through fun experiments. Why are you passionate about this topic? I enjoy showing kids new things and working with them and tetching them science experiments. Why is learning about this topic important? Learning science is important because it could help people understand how things work and help them ask questions What do you hope to learn? I hope to learn more about how experiments really work, understand the science behind them, and teach little kids. Describe the indicators of quality for your project? My project could be successful if the experiments work and the kids enjoy them. What materials will you need? (physical materials, books, videos, etc.) Cups Water food coloring Oil Vinegar Baking soda Balloons Bottles And utensils that we may need. What assistance will you require? I would need help recording and my partner to help me set up and make sure the kids are safe. Who could you turn to for support? (ex. Relative knowledgeable with area of focus, community member, peer with knowledge? I could ask my teacher, aides, and partner if I have any problems or questions, or if I need help prepping for the experiment. Which part of the project do you think will be the easiest? I think the easiest part would be entertaining the kids if they find it interesting. Which part of the project do you think will be the most challenging? I think the hardest part will be teaching, filming, explaining, and preparing the kids will be hard. What current skills do you have that will help you with this project? Some skills that can help with this project are being patient and interested in science, which could help me keep the kids interested. Which skills will you need to develop for your project to be successful? I would need to improve my communication so I can explain the experiments clearly so that they can understand. How will you communicate to others about your project (presentation ideas)? I will present my project by showing the experiments, explaining how they work, and showing the kids how science can be fun.

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What if there was a tool to help us take our wild project ideas and create a scope and sequence? There is! Inkwire and the Professional Learning team at High Tech High’s Graduate School of Education designed an AI-assisted curriculum planning tool.

Powered by High Tech High's Kaleidoscope framework for project-based learning (PBL) design, this AI assistant helps educators – and learners! – integrate standards and curriculum requirements into a cycle of PBL Essentials.

The AI-assisted Kaleidoscope tool is co-designed by Inkwire & the High Tech High Graduate School of Education Professional Learning Team. The "Design for Deeper Learning Kaleidoscope" framework is copyright by the High Tech High Graduate School of Education.