サマーキャンプ: 磁気、電気、光子、太陽エネルギー! (STEM)

This Electromagnetism Camp explores physics content over four 50-minute sessions offered during 1 week (Mon-Thu). Through hands on activities & demos, this camp introduces students to fascinating physics concepts including magnetism, magnetic induction electricity generation, photons and solar energy, while connecting these concepts to useful and amazing inventions. In the process, the course aims to get kids excited about quantum physics and its impact on our lives!

The camp includes the following topics:

Session 1, Magnetism & You: In this session, students learn about the underlying quantum physics concepts that explain magnetism. They will also learn about how magnetism is critical to life on earth, and how magnets and electromagnets are used in everyday life in hidden and surprising ways. 

Session 2, Electricity with Magnets?: In this session, students explore one of the most important discoveries of the modern age: how electrical current can be induced in conductive wires via moving magnetic fields. This is the method used to generate 90% of electricity worldwide today! The class will discuss the many forms of magnetic induction electricity generation, as well as the pros and cons of each.

Session 3, Photons & You: This session introduces students to the amazing science of photons and the electromagnetic spectrum. We'll learn how our sun radiates photon energy in a wide range of wavelengths, most of which are invisible to human eyes, and discuss how long it takes photons from the sun to reach earth. We'll discuss how and why atoms release photons in the first place, and then dive into the full range of the photon electromagnetic energy spectrum, from the largest radio waves to the smallest gamma rays. 

Session 4, Solar-Energy and Solar-Powered Electricity Generation: The sun is our planet's greatest "free" source of energy, and inventors have developed a wide range of ways to tap into this abundant energy source. We'll discuss inventions that utilize solar heat (thermal) energy, such as solar hot water heaters, solar cookers and passive solar homes. Then we will delve into the more complex topic of electricity generation utilizing photons. We'll investigate the atom Silicon, and discuss how scientists create layers of Silicon in a photovoltaic cell to allow photons to energize electrons, creating an electrical current flow. 

The course incorporates physical demonstrations, educational lectures, guided questions and interactive activities by students during class time. The teacher utilizes an inquiry and discussion-based approach so that every student will feel engaged. The course is carefully structured to scaffold complex topics in supported stages.

Please note: This Camp includes content similar to our Electromagnetism Level 1 Course - if your learner has already taken the Electromagnetism Level 1 Course, there will be repetition in the content.