Middle School Physics (Ongoing)
In this ongoing class, students will learn key physics concepts for middle school science. We will study one central concept in each class, examine real-world examples, and review them through fun games.
Ashley McLaurin
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(736)
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
New Sections Begin in Sep 2024 Motion and Mechanics Beginning Dates: Wednesday Class - 9/4/24, Thursday 9/12/24, Friday Class - 9/6/24, and Sunday Class - 9/8/24 - Force (Net and Combination) - Elastic Force - Friction - Gravity - Projectile Motion - Orbital Motion - Laws of Motion - Momentum - Velocity and Acceleration - Work, Power, Efficiency - Simple Machines Fluid Dynamics Beginning Dates: Wednesday Class - 11/20/24, Thursday 12/5/24, Friday Class - 11/22/24, and Sunday Class - 11/24/24 - Fluid Pressure (Oceans and Air Pressure) - Pascal's Law - Bernoulli's Law - Buoyancy and Archimedes' Law Heat and Thermodynamics Beginning Dates: Wednesday 1/8/25, Thursday 1/9/25, Friday Class - 1/3/25, and Sunday Class - 1/5/25 - Energy Transfer - Heat and Temperature - Thermodynamic Laws - Enthalpy and Entropy - Conductors and Insulators Waves, Light, and Optics Beginning Dates: Wednesday 2/12/25, Thursday 2/13/25, Friday Class - 2/7/25, and Sunday Class - 2/9/25 - Types of Waves - Wavelength, Frequency, and Speed - Sound - Electromagnetic Waves and Radiation - Visible Light - Reflection and Refraction - Lenses and Lasers Electricity and Magnetism Beginning Dates: Wednesday 4/2/25, Thursday 4/3/25, Friday Class - 3/28/25, and Sunday Class - 3/30/25 - Charges and Conductors - Electric and Magnetic Fields - Current and Resistance - Series and Parallel Circuits - Faraday's Law - Coulomb's Law - DC Power - AC Power - Generator, Transformer, and Electrical Grid - Magnets (Ferromagnetic material and Earth's Magnetic Field) - Electromagnet Modern Physics (Quantum and Nuclear) Beginning Dates: Wednesday 6/18/25, Thursday 7/3/25, Friday Class - 6/13/25, and Sunday Class - 7/13/25 - Atoms, Subatomic Particles, and Nuclei - Radioactivity and Half-Life - Nuclear Reactions New Sections will begin in Aug/Sep 2025
Learning Goals
Students will be covering NGSS Physical Science Standards (US) and the Physical Science Standards of Key Stage 3 (UK).
Other Details
Supply List
Optional: Paper, colored pencils, markers, or pens for notes.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
736reviews
Popular
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Science
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Ball State University
Welcome to my Outschool profile! I'm an enthusiastic science educator with a passion for inspiring young minds. With over a decade of teaching experience, I specialize in middle and high school sciences, including chemistry, physics, and biology.
My approach to teaching is all about making science relatable, exciting, and empowering for students. I focus not just on the facts but on teaching them how to think like scientists, solve problems, and use scientific language effectively. This builds their confidence and helps them see science as a skill they can master, opening doors to further exploration and advanced studies.
Whether you're looking for ongoing classes, one-time sessions, or semester-long courses, I offer a range of options to suit your needs. I'm also available for personalized tutoring and test preparation. If you are still looking for a time or topic that fits your schedule, feel free to reach out, and I'll do my best to accommodate you.
Let's embark on a journey of discovery and learning together! I can't wait to share my love for science with your students. Contact me to discuss how we can make science come alive in a way that's meaningful and fun for them. See you in class!Reviews
Live Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 668 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-18 learners per class
