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Particle Physics & Science Research Semester Course!

Completed by 5 learners
Ages 8-12
Live Group Course
In this course, we'll discuss exciting topics in physics and science each week! Note: There are 2 versions of this course, A (Fall) & B (Spring), which cover different topics. Students can take these courses in any order.
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 14 weeks
6-12 learners per class
50 min

What's included

14 live meetings
11 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Additional optional homework activities will be provided after each class session.
Certificate of Completion
Students may request a Certificate of Completion from the instructor at the end of the course.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Note: Although this semester course has started, additional learners are welcome to enroll since each class is a stand-alone topic. 

In this 14-session semester course , we'll explore a wide variety of topics in particle physics and science research! Topics to be investigated include:
1. New developments in particle physics and astrophysics 
2. News about science research and innovative science-based businesses
3. Citizen science projects
4. Award-winning and historically significant physics/science researchers and their work

Each class session will have a specified curriculum, plus there will be time for student discussion and sharing of student interests. This course aims to support a community of young learners excited to discuss and explore physics & science concepts!

Please Note: there are 2 parts this course, A and B, which cover different topics. Students can take them in any order. 

Weekly Class Topics:
Session 1: Recent Nobel Prize Winners in Physics 
Session 2: Recent Nobel Prize Winners in Chemistry
Session 3: Earthshot Prize
Session 4: The Invention Convention
Session 5: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
Session 6: NASA Lucy Mission to Trojan Asteroids
Session 7: SMASH Theory of Particle Physics
Session 8: Biomimicry & Inventions
Session 9: Quantum Computers & Wormholes
Session 10: Exploring Gravity
Session 11: Student Presentations & NASA Kennedy Space Center
Session 12: The Search for Habitable Planets
Session 13: On Being Round
Session 14: Qubits vs. Regular Bits

Learning Goals

This course provides an opportunity to investigate physics and science concepts, and expand learning with current topics in physics and science concepts.

Syllabus

14 Lessons
over 14 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Session 1: Recent Nobel Prize Winners in Physics
 - Nobel Prize Winners in Physics 2024 - foundational development of artificial neural networks for AI
- Theory of Quantum States and Consciousness 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Session 2: Recent Nobel Prize Winners in Chemistry
 - Nobel Prize Winners in Chemistry 2022
- Click Chemistry & Bioorthogonal Reactions innovations 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Session 3: Earthshot Prize
 - The Earthshot Prize and latest winners
- Innovations in restoring the environment and protecting the planet 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Session 4: The Invention Convention
 - The Invention Convention
- Exploring inventions made by young inventors 
50 mins online live lesson

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Physics from university of California Berkeley
Mark Baraket
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Chloe Franklin
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of Chicago
Chloe Franklin
This course is taught by Quantum Physics for Kids instructor Prof. Mark Baraket (M.S. Astrophysics), a professional astrophysicist with a commitment to teaching the next generation of scientists. Quantum Physics for Kids is dedicated to introducing young students to the amazing world of quantum physics, invention & science research! We've been offering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) classes and creating educational materials for students of all ages for over 15 years. We're excited to share this course content with more students through Outschool. 

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