These classes are modelled after the same ongoing classes at the middle school level called - Fun Chemistry, Physics, and Biology - High School Science Introduction, but will be gentler and at a lower level of learning.  These classes will introduce learners to concepts in physics, chemistry, and biology.  Each class is independent of the classes prior, so learners may join at any time.  A learner may prefer to only learn physics or chemistry or biology or even an individual class of interest.

Note – Theses classes will cover science experiments and practical work associated with the 'Part A' version of this class (Fun Science Concepts - Chemistry, Physics, and Biology Ongoing Junior High Part A).

I recognize that all learners learn differently.  Discussion will be encouraged, but no learner will be asked anything directly.  If a learner prefers to quietly take in the info by listening only, that is perfectly fine.  All learning styles are welcome.  No prior experience will be required to be in this class -  just to be a curious person who likes to learn and think about things in a fun way.

Printouts will be provided for some classes and learners may use them to take notes during class or practice later as homework.  


Week of April 23rd - Essential Life Elements of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen (Chemistry)
What experiments can we do with water?  Ponder the amazing aspects of water from a chemistry perspective.

Week of April 30th - Building and Naming Organic Molecules (Chemistry)
Practice organic chemistry naming of chemicals using candy, marshmallows, and toothpicks!

Week of May 7th - Chemical Balancing and Redox Reactions (Chemistry)
Chemical balancing and redox reactions practice.  

Week of May 14th - pH Balancing and Calculations with Acids and Bases (Chemistry)
Experiment – what is the pH of various household chemicals?  Can you do an experiment at home like this?  Find out in this class.

Week of May 21st   - Molar Mass and Chemistry Calculations (Chemistry)
Experiments using significant digits and measurements.

Week of May 28th  - Chemical Elements Gone Wrong (Chemistry)
What experiments could we ponder doing?

Week of June 4th - Surprise Science (Chemistry)
What would we need to solve to explore space?

Week of June 11th - Cells (Biology)
How does one compile the information needed about a cell?  Learn different ways to use templates that can help to make learning easier.

Week of June 18th-  Genetics (Biology)
Punnet square fun.  DNA ladders out of pipe cleaners.
 
Week of June 25th  - Biomes, Food Chains, etc.  (Biology)
Make food chains and webs in class.

Week of July 2nd - Biology - Homeostasis and Chemistry (Biology)
What are important homeostasis aspects for humans and other creatures?

Week of July 9th - Symbiosis (Biology)
More symbiosis examples.

Week of July 16th, 2023 - Fun New Science - Learning of innovation
Learn about some of the fun new innovative discoveries that scientists are currently working on.

Week of July 23rd - Gravity and Scientific Method of Experiments (Physics)
Experiment – we will drop objects off the balcony and calculate how much gravity is present.

Week of July 30th - Kinetic and Potential Energy and Forces (Physics)
Experiment – we will use marble runs to calculate kinetic and potential energies.

Week of August 6th - Motion - Velocity and Acceleration (Physics)
Experiment – we will calculate linear momentum and acceleration.

Week of August 13th - Electricity and Electric Circuits (Physics)
Experiment –  we will make batteries out of vegetables and fruits.

Week of August 20th - More Electricity and Electric Circuits (Physics)
Experiment – we will make batteries out of coins.

Week of August 27th - Optics (Physics)
Learn through drawing lenses and doing calculations.

Week of September 3rd - Optics (Physics)
Experiment - making a pinhole camera.

Week of September 10th -  Introduction to Periodic Table (Chemistry)
Practice electron dot configurations for chemicals.

Week of September 17th - Radiation versus Radioactivity (Chemistry)
Explore frequencies, waves, and even touch on harmonics.

Week of September 24th – Chemical Balancing 
Practice chemical balancing.

Week of September 24th - Electricity - Batteries and Redox Reactions (Chemistry)
Experiment – make LED light up cards to explore circuitry.

After this, the plan is to repeat these classes in order again.