Science Summer Camp = Physics (3 of 3) - Key Properties
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Each lesson a 1-2 page sheet of practice problems will be given for students to reinforce what they are learning in the class. These problems should take no longer than an hour.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
This is a condensed version of my 5-week Physics 301 course, set to run over 2 weeks with new lessons every other day. This camp is designed to provide an introduction to some of the key properties of matter in physics, such as magnetism, electricity, and heat.. Many topics will be covered over this 2 week, 5 lesson camp that will give the student a basic understanding of some properties of matter they have experienced in their life but may not understand how/why they work. Students will have the opportunity to practice what they learn each week. This is a self-paced camp, meaning that there are no live meetings. Each class day, new videos, notes pages, and practice problems will be posted to the classroom. Students will upload their completed practice problems to the classroom (either scanned or picture taken) for feedback from the teacher. There will be a discussion thread where students can ask for help from the class and the teacher. To get the most out of this course, the teacher will provide notes pages with blanks for the students to fill in as they watch the videos. Students are expected to complete the practice problems before the next lesson as the material builds upon itself. Each lesson will feature pre-written, fill-in-the-blank notes for each video. This is to help the students learn how to take notes in a science class. I have also found over my years of teaching that if students write things down they tend to retain the material better. At the conclusion of each lesson, students can submit their work for the lesson to the instructor for feedback on practice problems and lab reports. The teacher is always be available via message (either in the classroom discussion or private message) and will typically reply within 12 hours, but never more than 24 hours unless extenuating circumstances. This camp is designed to be completed in 2 weeks, with students completing a lesson every 2 days.
Learning Goals
Students will have a basic understanding of some of the key properties of physics. This will prepare them for follow on courses in the realm of physics or other sciences.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Atoms & the Periodic Table
Learn about atoms and the periodic table of elements
Lesson 2:
Kinetic Molecular Theory
Learn about kinetic molecular theory and how to apply it
Lesson 3:
Heat & temperature
Learn about how heat works and effects temperature
Lesson 4:
Electricity
Learn about electricity
Other Details
Supply List
Notes pages for each lesson and practice problems will be provided by the teacher.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Engineering (General) from North Carolina State University
Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from United States Military Academy
I have taught chemistry and chemical engineering at the college level, and have a PhD in nuclear engineering. I have been teaching all disciplines of science to home school elementary, middle and high school students for 12 years. I know how to present science in a fun way to boost students interest in the subject.
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Self-Paced Course
$43
weekly or $85 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 12-17