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HS Physics - Rube-Goldberg Challenge & Lost in Space (Semester 1 Of 2)
Peter (Professor Wigglebottom) Edwards
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(128)
Rising Star
This is a fun project based class learning the NGSS standards for HS Physics in an exciting interactive way. Not only with the final project being a Rube-Goldberg machine if their own design, but a fun simulation to apply all principles.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
This is the First Semester of a Two Semester High School Physics course, however with a twist! My teaching methodology is project based learning. This class will even include “at home labs” and a super fun final projects where the students will create their very own Rube-Goldberg Machine using the principles and practices from the class! If you don't know what that means, think of the game Mouse Trap where you do a ton of steps to complete a very simple task. The Class will cover the...
3 units//12 lessons//12 Weeks
Unit 1Physics of MotionPhysics of Motion4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Class Introduction & intro to the Physics of MotionWeek 2Lesson 2Representing Motion - Scalars, Vectors, and Solution MethodsWeek 3Lesson 3Accelerated MotionWeek 4Lesson 4Forces and Motion in One & Two DimensionsUnit 2Gravitation, Rotation, and Simple MachinesGravitation, Rotation, and Simple Machines4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 5Lesson 5GravitationWeek 6Lesson 6Rotational MotionWeek 7Lesson 7Momentum & its ConservationWeek 8Lesson 8Energy, Motion, & Simple MachinesUnit 3Thermal EnergyThermal Energy4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 9Lesson 9Energy & its ConservationWeek 10Lesson 10Thermal Energy 2Week 11Lesson 11States of MatterWeek 12Lesson 12Calorimetry
- Problem solving and Data Analysis The Scientific Method and Design Theory Physics NGSS Standards Earth and Space Science NGSS Standards
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon requestFeedback: Available upon requestDetails: All homework, quizzes, and exams are optional, based on the needs of the student and if they are enrolled in a charter school, homeschooled, or just learning to learn. Types of Assignments: • Weekly Quizzes on past discussions • Midterm and Final Exam • AT HOME labs • Final Project and the correlating assignments to complete it • Other creative projects to help solidify principles taught •Fun creative builds to solve the Edu-LARP simulated challenge "Lost in Space"Assessment
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: Each assignment turned in, will be graded. It is recommended that each student do all the assigned work and if you ask us for an overall grade, it will be based on the complete course. There is a Rubric of 30% Final Project, 20% Midterm, 20% Final Exam, 20% Homework and Labs,& 10% Quizzes.Grading
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails:
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
This class will have build components where simple tools will be used. Parental Guidance is suggested. Also we will be using Phet online simulation for experiments from University of Colorado Boulder. It requires no account unless you want to save your progress. It is also free.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
128reviews
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of California San Diego
I am a lifelong learner and I hope I can pass that on to your student, so their life can be enriched by the power of learning! My motto as a teacher is to always teach the class that I would want to take as a student. :) I have been a teacher in...
Group Class
$32
weekly or $375 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
90 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
5-18 learners per class
