Atom Secrets 1: Atoms and the Periodic Table of Elements Course

Atom Secrets 1: Atoms and the Periodic Table of Elements Course

Discover the wonderful world of atoms, from the simplest atoms to more complex atoms necessary for life!

929 total reviews for this teacher

166 reviews for this class

Completed by 1237 learners

50 minutes

per class

Once per week

over 4 weeks

8-12

year olds

5-12

learners per class

per learner - per class

How does a “Multi-Day” course work?

Meets multiple times at scheduled times

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Great for engaging projects and interacting with diverse classmates from other states and countries

How Outschool Works

Available Times

Pacific Time

Wed May 25

May 25 - Jun 15 (4 weeks)

Wednesdays
10pm - 10:50pm

Outside 6am-10pm in your local time.

Taught by:
Sunny Satpathy

7 learners enrolled

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Fri Jun 10

Jun 10 - Jul 1 (4 weeks)

Fridays
10pm - 10:50pm

Outside 6am-10pm in your local time.

Taught by:
Sunny Satpathy

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Tue Jun 14

Jun 14 - Jul 5 (4 weeks)

Tuesdays
5pm - 5:50pm

Taught by:
Winnie Huang

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Wed Jun 29

Jun 29 - Jul 20 (4 weeks)

Wednesdays
5pm - 5:50pm

Taught by:
Sunny Satpathy

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Tue Jul 19

Jul 19 - Aug 9 (4 weeks)

Tuesdays
11pm - 11:50pm

Outside 6am-10pm in your local time.

Taught by:
Sunny Satpathy

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Description

Class Experience

This multi-day course explores atoms, subatomic particles and the Periodic Table of Elements, over 4 weeks (meeting once a week). The course introduces students to 54 atomic elements, while exploring advanced concepts such as electron orbitals, covalent and ionic molecular bonds, and the structure of the Periodic Table. Why is the Periodic Table shaped the way it is? Students learn the atomic "secrets" behind the underlying organization of the Periodic Table, and how to read it. This course...

A detailed description of each session's learning goals is listed below:

Session 1: Hydrogen (1) to Neon (10) 
Students will learn about:
- Atoms and subatomic particles (protons, neutrons and electrons)
- The origin of atoms in the Big Bang, stars and supernovas
- Specific properties, forms and uses of Hydrogen, Helium, Carbon and Oxygen
- Unique molecular properties of water and carbon-based molecules that support formation of life
- Summary of common uses of Lithium, Beryllium, Boron, Nitrogen, Fluorine and Neon
- Electron orbitals and the importance of the valence (outer) electron shell
- Structure of the Periodic Table of Elements based on electron shell levels

Session 2: Sodium (11) to Argon (18)
Students will learn about:  
- Atoms and subatomic particles (protons, neutrons and electrons)
- Specific properties, forms and uses of Sodium, Magnesium, Aluminum, Silicon, Phosphorus, Sulfur, Chlorine and Argon
- Ionic and covalent molecular bonding 
- Electron orbitals and the importance of the valence (outer) electron shell
- Structure of the Periodic Table of Elements based on electron shell levels

Session 3: Potassium (19) to Krypton (36)
Students will learn about:
- Atoms and subatomic particles (protons, neutrons and electrons)
- Ionic and covalent molecular bonding 
- Specific properties, forms and uses of Potassium, Calcium, Gallium, Germanium, Arsenic, Selenium, Bromine and Krypton
- Introduction to the Transition Metals, focusing on Iron, Cobalt, Nickel and Copper, and their magnetic properties (ferromagnetism and paramagnetism)
- Electron orbitals and the importance of the valence (outer) electron shell
- Structure of the Periodic Table of Elements based on electron shell levels

Session 4: Rubidium (37) to Xenon (54)
Students will learn about:
- Atoms and subatomic particles (protons, neutrons and electrons)
- Ionic and covalent molecular bonding 
- Electron orbitals, suborbitals (s, p, d, f) and the importance of the valence (outer) electron shell
- Specific properties, forms and uses of Rubidium, Strontium, Indium, Tin, Antimony, Tellurium, Iodine and Xenon
- Introduction to the Transition Metals, including Palladium, Silver and Cadmium
- Structure of the Periodic Table of Elements based on electron shell levels, including the remaining elements in the Table

We're dedicated to introducing young students to the amazing world of quantum physics, invention & science research! 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.

No required homework assigned, but students will be given Review Handouts and suggestions for further exploration.

The following learning materials are included with registration and posted as downloadable PDFs in the Classroom:
- Printable Atom Card PDFs for atomic elements 1-54 (Hydrogen to Xenon) 
- Printable Periodic Table PDF Handouts (simplified version & complete version)
- Printable Review Handout PDFs after each session
Please note: These PDF handouts are too large to be emailed, so please visit the Course Classroom to download them. Thank you!

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Learner progress will be assessed through class participation and a fun, humorous quiz at the end of each session.

50 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

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Quantum Physics for Kids

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Lives in the United States

Quantum Physics, Invention & Science Research Classes

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765 completed classes

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