Do you love Science? In this Ongoing Class, learners will explore a range of Science subjects in a fun and interactive way. This course aims to provide meaningful learning experiences for young explorers.

Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include experiments, Q&A, quizzes, games, worksheets, videos and much more. Some classes will include breakout rooms.  Learners will be encouraged to observe, explore, question and share what they learn. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. 


What is taught in this course? 


Week of 1/4/24 - What is Biochemistry? - study of chemical processes in living organisms
Week of 8/4/24 - What is Biochemistry? - basic biochemical concepts, such as molecules, atoms, and chemical bonds
Week of 15/4/24 - What is Biochemistry? - Molecular model building activity: constructing simple molecules using molecular modeling kits
Week of 22/4/24 - Biomolecules: Proteins - proteins, their structure, functions, and importance in living organisms
Week of 29/4/24 - Biomolecules: Proteins - protein synthesis, folding, and enzyme catalysisWeek of 6/5/24 - Biomolecules: Proteins - Protein structure visualization activity: examining protein structures using molecular visualization software
Week of 13/5/24 -  Biomolecules: Nucleic Acids - nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA, and their role in genetic information
Week of 20/5/24 - Biomolecules: Nucleic Acids - DNA replication, transcription, and translation
Week of 27/5/24 - Biomolecules: Nucleic Acids - DNA extraction and analysis activity: isolating DNA from strawberries and visualizing it using gel electrophoresis.
Week of 3/6/24 - Biomolecules: Carbohydrates - carbohydrates, their structure, functions, and importance as energy sources
Week of 10/6/24 - Biomolecules: Carbohydrates - carbohydrate metabolism, including glycolysis and cellular respiration
Week of 17/6/24 - Biomolecules: Carbohydrates - Carbohydrate identification activity: testing for the presence of sugars in different food samples
Week of 24/6/24 - Biomolecules: Lipids - lipids, their structure, functions, and importance in cell membranes and energy storage
Week of 1/7/24 - Biomolecules: Lipids - lipid metabolism, including fatty acid synthesis and lipid oxidation
Week of 8/7/24 - Biomolecules: Lipids - Lipid extraction and analysis activity: extracting lipids from food samples and analyzing their composition
Week of 15/7/24 - Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics - enzymes, their structure, functions, and catalytic mechanisms
Week of 22/7/24 - Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics - enzyme-substrate interactions and enzyme kinetics
Week of 29/7/24 - Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics - Enzyme activity assay: measuring the activity of an enzyme using a spectrophotometer
Week of 5/8/24 - Metabolic Pathways: Glycolysis and Krebs - cellular energy metabolism, including glycolysis and the Krebs cycle
Week of 12/8/24 - Metabolic Pathways: Glycolysis and Krebs - ATP production, electron transport chain, and oxidative phosphorylation
Week of 19/8/24 - Metabolic Pathways: Glycolysis and Krebs - Metabolic pathway simulation activity: modeling energy metabolism using interactive software
Week of 26/8/24 - Metabolic Pathways: Photosynthesis - photosynthesis, including light reactions and carbon fixation
Week of 2/9/24 - Metabolic Pathways: Photosynthesis - factors affecting photosynthetic rate and efficiency
Week of 9/9/24 - Metabolic Pathways: Photosynthesis - Photosynthesis experiment: investigating the effects of light intensity or carbon dioxide concentration on photosynthesis
Week of 16/9/24 - Signal Transduction and Cell Communication - signal transduction pathways and cellular communication
Week of 23/9/24 - Signal Transduction and Cell Communication - hormone signaling, neurotransmission, and cell signaling cascades
Week of 30/9/24 - Signal Transduction and Cell Communication - Cell signaling role-playing game: simulating signal transduction pathways in a cellular context
Week of 7/10/24 - Biochemistry in Health and Disease - role of biochemistry in human health and disease
Week of 14/10/24 - Biochemistry in Health and Disease - biochemical pathways involved in metabolic disorders, genetic diseases, and cancer
Week of 21/10/24 - Biochemistry in Health and Disease - Investigating a biochemical aspect of a specific disease and presenting findings to the class

We look forward to being part of your learning journey!