Light Benders: Physical Science

Description

In this 9 week curriculum, scholars will learn why its important to learn science. We will explore the building blocks of matter and energy and apply that learning to create meaningful products, models, and experiences. This curriculum is for the scholar that has a an imagination and knack for creating things.

Targeted ages: 11-14

5 days/week 

Approximately 60-75 min sessions

This module utilizes the 5E lesson cycle: engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate.  It starts with a historical reference or figure and ends with a 21st century figure that has made scientific contributions. To really ignite the scholars’ passion, this module highlights young innovators from around the world that have made scientific contributions that have solved 21st century problems. Its really great to see the scholar inspired and know they too can make a positive impact on this world.

Each topic includes an introduction, essential questions, vocabulary, and curated collection of media, warm-ups, lab sheets, graphic organizers, card sorts, assessments, and more.

Your scholar will investigate the following topics:
Atomic structure
Elements and compounds
Salinity, pH, solutions,
Hatching brine shrimp, density
steam distillation of essential oils
Electrolysis
Electroplating
Potential & kinetic energy
Thermal energy
Electromagnetic spectrum
Sound waves- pitch frequency
Light waves- disposable camera lens distortion

Students will have a greater appreciation for and enjoy science. They will directly learn the practicality of applied sciences. They will develop the potential for creating real products. They will learn young inventors from around the world. They will discover and explore their own creativity.