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Science Camp Series: Physics
Michelle “Nonna” Lagares
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(35)
Physics is essential to understanding the smallest things in the universe to the largest and everything in between. Come explore Physics through hands-on activities this summer.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 5
Did you know that Physics is among the most hated of the sciences? According to the International Conference on Mathematics and Science Education: Journal of Physics it is! They further say that "Physics is one of the scientific disciplines in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), where youth participation is considered unsatisfactory." Many students struggle with Physics literacy and scientific understanding. Elementary aged children (K-5th grades) are at...
5 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Light, Color, HeatExplore Heat absorption and Reflection and what effects both.Lesson 2ParachuteWhat is Air resistance and how does it work?Lesson 3Balloon RocketExplore all about Propulsion and Newton's Third Law of Motion in this fun and engaging lesson.Lesson 4Egg DropWhat are Kinetic and Potential Energy? How do they change from one to the other?Lesson 5Ball DropExplore Gravity and Newton's Second Law of Motion with this bouncy lesson.
To engage and build core knowledge in Physics .
Please see my bio for my qualifications
Parents are REQUIRED to make instructor aware of needs prior to first class. All possible assistance will be made to assist in any students individual needs. Parent/Instructor Communication is expected throughout course.
1 file available upon enrollmentA list will be provided of resources needed for each projects. If ALL supplies are to be purchased than each project can cost about $5-$10. However, many supplies may be already in your home.
Adults are required. Some tools may need to be monitored for safety. Adult Assistance will be needed for each class. IF students do not have an adult with them, they will not be allowed to complete the projects but only observe instead.
Many of the projects have been drawn from Youtube sources or the website Science Buddies. All projects have been altered to use for the grade level of this course.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(35)
I am a former elementary school teacher from North Carolina. My experience working with elementary aged children is varied and spans over 30 years. I home schooled my Special Education child for his elementary school years. I volunteered with both...
Group Class
$50
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-12 learners per class
