Middle School Physical Science Full Curriculum#4-Motion,Energy& Electromag. Rad.
In this 8 week course, students will learn about Motion, Forces, Energy, Waves, Sound and Electromagnetic Radiation through presentations, demos and in class experiments.
Jessica Lewis
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(109)
What's included
8 live meetings
5 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will receive assignments/worksheets weekly that will reinforce what was learned in class. The worksheets will be completed on Nearpod using a link that I will provide. The students will NOT be required to login to Nearpod. The assignments/worksheets will provide them with instant feedback on their performance. I will receive a report of their performance once it is completed on the website. If there are parts of the assignments in which students are having trouble it will be reviewed during the next class. We will be completing some optional labs in class, but some weeks the students will have optional labs that they can complete at home. All of these assignments will be used to reinforce what the students learned in class.Assessment
As the students complete assignments online they are instantly provided with their score on each assignment each week. Parents will receive a full report at the end of the course and at anytime requested of their learners progress.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Each week in this 8-week course students will view an interesting interactive presentation. Many classes will include demonstrations and optional in class experiments. Whenever we conduct experiments I will perform the experiment on camera. The students have the option to perform the experiment at home along with me or observe me performing the experiment. If students wish to participate at home, a list of required supplies for each experiment will be provided at least a week in advance. Most if not all optional experiments use simple household items. Throughout the lesson the learners progress will be measured through interactive games, quizzes, and questions within the Nearpod presentation. They will be responding on their own devices. There is a free textbook that will be used along with this class CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School. The book can be freely viewed at CK-12.org (https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-middle-school-physical-science-flexbook-2.0/) Topics Covered: Week 1 Distance and Direction Speed and Velocity Acceleration Week 2 What is Force Friction Gravity Elastic Force Week 3 Newton's Laws of Motion Week 4 Types of Energy Forms of Energy Energy Resources Week 5 Temperature and Heat Transfer of Thermal Energy Week 6 Characteristics of Waves Measuring Waves Wave Interactions and Interference Week 7 Characteristics of Sound Hearing Sound Using Sound Week 8 Electromagnetic Waves Properties of Electromagnetic waves The Electromagnetic Spectrum Additional class you maybe interested in for Full Curriculum: Physical Science for Middle School - Matter Unit #1 (Offered as both a live and flex class) Physical Science for Middle School- Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table #2 (Offered as both a live and flex class) Physical Science for Middle School - Chemical Bonding, Reactions & Solutions #3
Learning Goals
After this 8 week course students will be able to:
Define motion, and relate it to frame of reference.
Describe how to measure distance.
Outline how to calculate the speed of a moving object.
Explain how velocity differs from speed.
Define acceleration and explain how to calculate acceleration.
Define force, and give examples of forces.
Describe how forces combine and affect motion.
Describe friction and how it opposes motion.
Define gravity & state Newton’s law of universal gravitation.
Explain how gravity affects the motion of objects.
Define elasticity and elastic force.
State Newton’s law's of motion.
Define inertia, and explain its relationship to mass.
Identify the relationship between acceleration and weight.
Describe momentum and the conservation of momentum.
Relate energy to work.
Describe kinetic energy and identify two types of potential energy.
Identify different forms of energy.
Describe how energy changes form.
Describe and identify renewable and nonrenewable energy resources.
Explain the relationship between temperature and thermal energy.
Define heat and specific heat.
Describe and explain conduction and convection of thermal energy.
Give an example of the radiation of thermal energy.
Describe and identify transverse waves, longitudinal waves, mechanical waves and surface waves.
Define wave amplitude and wavelength and relate wave speed to wave frequency and wavelength.
Describe wave reflection, refraction, and diffraction.
Explain how wave interference affects the amplitude of waves.
Describe and identify properties of sound waves.
Describe electromagnetic waves and explain how they begin and travel
Summarize the wave-particle theory of light.
Identify sources of electromagnetic waves.
Describe the speed of electromagnetic waves.
Relate wavelength and frequency of electromagnetic waves.
Define the electromagnetic spectrum.
Describe radio waves, X rays, gamma rays and their uses.
Identify three forms of light.
Other Details
Supply List
A supply list will be provided in the classroom. The optional labs will mostly use household items. Week 4 Cotton Ball launcher: Popsicle Sticks - 8 Glue pom-pom or cotton ball Rubber bands - 5 Plastic cap from soda bottle Week 5: 3 pint size jars Hot water (will heat up a portion in class in microwave) Cold water red food color blue food color microwave Week 8: Incandescent light bulb water microwave safe cup or bowl (will need to allow the metal of the bulb to be in water, but most of the light bulb out of the water) microwave oven mitts or other gloves for handling hot materials.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
There is a free textbook that will be used along with this class CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School. The book can be freely viewed at CK-12.org (https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-middle-school-physical-science-flexbook-2.0/)
Joined June, 2020
4.8
109reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Longwood College
Hi, I am very happy to have the opportunity to help your child learn and realize their full potential in Science. My classes are fun and exciting. Your Learners will learn all about Science while completing cool and fascinating experiments. In each class students will get the opportunity to perform fun but educational labs. They will learn how and why everything works. I'm a Chemist. I obtained a BS in Chemistry and Secondary Education with a minor in Computer Science from Longwood University. I have taught in the public school system teaching Chemistry and Mathematics on the High School level. In addition, I have taught Science classes on the Middle School level. I also teach ESL courses online. I also love crafting and cooking. I began learning to sew, knit, bake and cook at about 8 years old at home and in the 4-H club. Since College I have also fell in love with real estate, and have become a real estate investor. It's like real life monopoly. Real estate investing is fun and challenging all in one.
Currently I am a Chemist for the Department of Transportation. What I do enjoy most about my job with the DOT is when I get the opportunity to work with STEM students throughout the year. They visit and I get to show them all the cool stuff I do at work. I have always had a love for science and teaching. I would always find a way to do experiments and teach my dolls as a kid. I love teaching so much and can't wait to possibly inspire more future Scientist.Reviews
Live Group Class
$112
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
40 min
Completed by 42 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-10 learners per class
