Atom Camp 3: Hands-On Molecule Building! - Summer Camp (STEM / STEAM)
Quantum Physics for Kids
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In this 4-day chemistry-themed Camp (meeting Mon-Thu), we'll have fun building and exploring 3-D molecule models using a high school-level molecule modeling kit! (Summer Science Chemistry Camp, Afterschool, Homeschool, STEM) #academic
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Please Note: This Camp is only offered during the summer months. We offer this same content as an 8-week course during the regular school year, linked below: Hands-On Molecule Model Building! https://outschool.com/classes/atom-secrets-3-hands-on-molecule-model-building-stemsteam-chemistry-science-oAccsxUx This 4-session chemistry-themed camp (meeting daily, Monday-Thursday for 1 week) guides students, step-by-step, through the hands-on process of buildilng molecular models made with a high...
4 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Session 1Students will learn about: - Introduce modeling molecules with Hydrogen, Oxygen and Carbon - Introduction to the various parts in the hands-on 3D Modeling Kit (if possible, please purchase the recommended kit, so that your learner can follow along easily with the instructor) - Building 2-atom molecules with Hydrogen, Oxygen and Carbon - The chemical and physical characteristics of the molecules builtLesson 2Session 2Students will learn about: - Building 3-atom molecules with Hydrogen, Oxygen and Carbon - Building the molecule of Ethene and learning about the process of polymerization - The chemical and physical characteristics of the molecules builtLesson 3Session 3Students will learn about: - Building Allotropes of Carbon: Diamond, Graphite and Graphene - Learning how the arrangement of carbon atoms affects the properties of the allotrope - Building models with Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine - The chemical and physical characteristics of the molecules builtLesson 4Session 4Students will learn about: - Building more complex models with Boron, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Sulfur - Learning about exceptions to the Octet Rule of Molecular formations - The chemical and physical characteristics of the molecules built
A detailed description of each session's learning goals is listed below: Session 1 In the first session, we'll unbox our molecule building kits together and learn about the different parts of the kit. We'll introduce building molecules with Hydrogen, Oxygen and Carbon, focusing on building 2-atom and 3-atom molecules with these elements. We'll discuss the chemical and physical characteristics of each of the molecules built and learn how to research molecules using the online resource ptable.com (an interactive Periodic Table of Elements). Session 2 In the second session, we'll build more molecules with Hydrogen, Oxygen and Carbon, focusing on double covalent bonds including Carbon Dioxide and Ethene. We'll discuss the difference between Ethane and Ethene and learn about the process of polymerization and formation of Polyethylene, the most commonly produced plastic. Session 3 In Session 3, we'll discuss how atoms can combine with the same atom in different ways and form structures called allotropes. We’ll focus on the atom of Carbon and build three of its allotropes. We will also add the atoms Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine. Session 4 In Session 4, we'll continue building more complex models with Boron, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Sulfur. These are atoms that start to move away from the patterns that we learnt about in Sessions 1 -3 and we learn about some of the exceptions that occur in molecular formations. The course will end with suggestions and pathways for further chemistry exploration.
We're dedicated to introducing young students to the amazing world of quantum physics, technological innovation and design! We've been offering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) classes and creating educational materials for students of all ages for over 15 years. We're excited to share this course content with more students through Outschool.
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Learner progress will be assessed through in-class building and participation.Grades Offered
The course uses the kit listed below: Old Nobby Organic Chemistry Modeling Kit, $25 Available from Amazon - please search for "OLD NOBBY Organic Chemistry Model Kit" (239 Pieces) to find this specific kit. It is recommended to purchase this kit or a similar ball-and-stick type kit with at least 230 pieces, so that students can easily follow along with the instructor. Any similar ball-and-stick type kit may be used, since color-coding of atoms is fairly standardized (there may be minor differences between kits which can be clarified in class as needed). Please Note: the "Happy Atoms" kits don't include enough Carbon atoms and have a different magnetic design that doesn't represent bond angles accurately, so they are not a good fit for this course. The course also utilizes illustrated Atom Cards. Printable handouts of the Atom Cards will be provided upon enrollment for self-printing at home. (These are the same cards used in Atom Secrets Level 1 and Level 2).
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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We're excited to support your child in exploring quantum physics, science and inventions! Our classes are designed to get kids excited about physics and its impact on our lives, while supporting students in developing critical thinking skills. Our...
Group Class
$64
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 61 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-10 learners per class
