String Theory - Spring Break Camp
In this one-week science camp, students will learn the basics of quantum physics and general relativity to understand the most popular theory of everything: string theory.
Julia Ruth
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(83)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Despite modern physics having a reputation of being very difficult to comprehend, this course first introduces, then dives deep into the subject in a manner accessible to middle and high school students. Students will have the opportunity to learn about general relativity, quantum mechanics, and string theory in a captivating and engaging environment. Throughout the 4 days of live classes, students will gain insight into recent discoveries and popular theories within the field of modern physics through unique and effective resources and discussions. Day 1: Forces, elementary particles, and general relativity Day 2: Wave-particle duality and Schrödinger's cat Day 3: Superstring Theory and the 11 dimensions in our universe Day 4: Other surprises in the quantum world and string theory's competitors This course is on specialized topics within modern physics. The course will stray away from complex mathematics to be more accessible to students of all mathematical levels. Throughout each of the lessons, students will gain confidence in skills that are applicable to all fields of science such as questioning, predicting, observing, analyzing graphs, inferring, and critical thinking. Students should meet the following prerequisites before registering for class: -can solve basic algebraic equations -has a basic understanding of units and scale -has a basic understanding of probability -can read and understand slopes of line graphs with a single dependent variable
Learning Goals
Students will learn the rules that govern our universe at both the smallest and the largest scales. They will be able to apply the information learned and their critical thinking skills to engage in rich discussions about the greatest mysteries of our universe. By the end of the course, students will have an understanding of:
-how mass, gravity, space, and time are all related
-the four major forces in our universe and how they are related to one another
-quantum physics to see and understand the world at a microscopic level
-attempts at finding a unified theory
-wave-particle duality in different contexts
-multiple dimensions and where they might be hiding
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
5.0
83reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a former physicist with an undergraduate degree in physics with high departmental honors from the University of Maryland, and a graduate degree in geophysics from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. I have worked alongside other scientists in a variety of labs including the Cryospheric Sciences Laboratory at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the Laboratory for Satellite Altimetry at the National Atmospheric and Oceanographic Administration, and the Physics Department at the University of Maryland. Since becoming an educator, I have led talks and facilitated discussions for adolescents and adults in a variety of scientific topics including quantum mechanics and superstring theory.Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
4-10 learners per class
