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The Physics of Fun!

During this multiweek class students will do some exciting investigations into the science and physics behind our favorite forms of fun.
Danielle Alaimo MA. Education (TESOL)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(57)
Class

What's included

6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
The Physics of Fun

Come join us for this exciting journey into the world of physics through investigations of some of the exciting adventures we do for fun. Students will learn about the different forces employed to design each ride or activity and take part in some experiments and/or challenges that demonstrate these forces. This is an interactive class that thrives on group participation. I can't wait to get to work with all the future physicist's out there. Here is a breakdown of the topics covered:

Week 1 - Roller Coasters
Week 2 - Skateboarding
Week 3 - Surfing
Week 4 - Airplanes
Week 5 - Skydiving
Week 6 - Bumper Cars  

Each week there will be an introduction to the activity, the forces involved and then there will be some activities to demonstrate. Students may be asked to bring some basic household items to some of the classes for the activities. The materials will be things you most likely have like tape, paper, etc. They will be posted a week in advance if needed.

Learning Goals

Students will be able to identify which forces are at work in some fun activities.
learning goal

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2022
4.9
57reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master's Degree in Education from Hunter College
Bachelor's Degree in English from SUNY Old Westbury
I am a certified, experienced classroom teacher with real-world STEM experience from my Naval Aviation career, as well as an experience as a STEM educator in a children's museum.

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$14

weekly
1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min

Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-5 learners per class

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