How Things Work 1: Intro to Physics (Full Curriculum Physics for Grades 4-6)
In this 8-week class, students learn to look closely at the world around them as they discover basic physics concepts using engaging, hands-on science experiments. Follows the REAL Science Odyssey physics curriculum.
Kim Musolff
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(225)
What's included
18 live meetings
13 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. On average there is usually 1 homework assignment each week. Homework may be a short reading from the science journal, collecting materials for an upcoming experiment, or completing an experiment that we started in class. Completing assignments make it possible for our class time to be productive and fun. Here is a list of probably assignments for each week: WEEK 1: Research a Scientist WEEK 2: Journal Reading; Density Scavenger Hunt WEEK 3: Journal Reading WEEK 4: Journal Reading WEEK 5: Journal Reading WEEK 6: Journal Reading WEEK 7: Design Your Own Momentum Experiment WEEK 8: Newton's Laws Summary PageAssessment
Students are constantly assessed informally throughout the class. Written tests or teacher evaluations or grades are available upon request.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
This hands-on, interactive science class gives students in GRADES 4-6 a foundation in the basics of physics. Through experiments, engaging books, and fascinating, interactive science videos, students discover the way the world works around them. The class follows the R.E.A.L Science Odyssey curriculum, which incorporates math, the scientific process, and science topics at age-appropriate levels. Students create scientific models, compare results, form questions, and interpret data, just like REAL scientists! This class may be taken as a stand-alone class, but it is also designed to be part of a full-year 36-week science curriculum for grades 4-6. This class is PART 1 of 4. PART 1 (this class): Intro to Physics PART 2: The Physics of Rube Goldberg PART 3: Invisible Forces PART 4: Electricity & Quantum Physics ****************************** STRUCTURE OF CLASS ****************************** Each class is 45 minutes in length and consists of a variety of activities, depending on the topic being studied. Learning activities in this class include, experiments, discussions, readings and engaging videos. Students are expected to come to class with their science journal and materials ready to go. (See materials list) ****************** SUMMER 2023 ****************** WEEK 1: INTRO TO PHYSICS What does a physicist do? Activities: Observing Toys; Lego Parachute; Your Weight Around the Solar System WEEK 2: DENSITY What is density? What is displacement? Activities: Density Scavenger Hunt; Density Tower WEEK 3: FORCES & EQUILIBRIUM What is a force? What is equilibrium? Activities: Hopper Popper; Balancing Butterfly WEEK 4: BALANCE & ENERGY How do balance & equilibrium work together? What is energy Activities: Build a Paper Bridge; Cars in Motion WEEK 5: NEWTON'S FIRST LAW What is a scientific law? What is inertia? Activities: Inertia Can Be Dizzying; Pulling Toys; Penny in a Jar WEEK 6: FRICTION What is friction and how does it affect inertia? Activities: Creating Friction; A Friction-less World WEEK 7: NEWTON'S SECOND LAW What is Newton's Second Law of Motion? What is momentum? Activities: Marble Ramps; Basketball Momentum; DYO Momentum WEEK 8: NEWTON'S THIRD LAW What is Newton's Third Law of Motion? Project: Finding Newton in Toys Book: Ferris and His Wheel WEEK 9: NEWTON'S THIRD LAW Where can we see Newton's Law in everyday things? Activities: Balloon Rocket; Project Presentations ********************************************** FULL HOMESCHOOLING CURRICULUM ********************************************** This course may be taken alone, but is also part of a full homeschooling curriculum I offer on Outschool for grades 4-6. If you're interested check out my Outschool schedule or this pdf of my full 2023-24 school year classes. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_qHHoWIdIQ5Edc2ryy5HPe3FZWOhxnRh/view?usp=sharing
Learning Goals
Upon completion of this class, students will have an understanding of:
-mass vs. weight
-density
-forces
-Newton's Laws of Motion and where to see them in everyday life
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need a copy of the REAL SCIENCE ODYSSEY PHYSICS student pages. Students will use this for all four parts in the series. They should place the pages in a 3-ring binder for easy access during class. Student Pages: https://www.pandiapress.com/product/real-science-odyssey-physics-level-one-student-pages/ eBook- $24 Print Book- $35 You will receive a detailed supply list upon enrollment. Please look over the list as soon as you get it, so you have time to order any necessary items before the start of class. Generally, the supplies are common, household objects. There are a few items you may need to purchase or find, including: -empty paper towel rolls -marbles -basketball -balloon -string
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
REAL Science Odyssey: Physics, Level 1
Joined April, 2020
4.9
225reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am a Colorado-certified K-6 teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching math and science to grades K-6. I have taught in public schools, private schools, as well as homeschool environments. I have also homeschooled my own 4 children. I have been teaching science classes on Outschool for over 3 years. Reviews
Live Group Class
$33
weekly or $290 for 18 classes2x per week, 9 weeks
45 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
4-11 learners per class
