The course will run with live sessions each Monday and Wednesday from Sept 11, 2023 through Dec 13, 2023. There will also be a recorded lesson/lab/project to complete on your own time each week.
The live course is full. Enrollment will open again in December 2023.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICS
Physics 1: Mechanics
Explore the exciting world of physics with Science Mom & Math Dad!
Enrollment is closed for fall.
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Prepare for High School Physics
- Gain a solid understanding of the scientific method.
- Learn the vocabulary and core concepts of mechanics, Newton's laws, and simple machines.
- Deepen your understanding with engaging labs and hands-on activities.
- Assess your knowledge with practice problems and interactive quiz shows.
Our Course Includes:
- 39 video lessons
- 12 hands-on activities
- Open-and-go curriculum
- One price for the whole family
- Long term access
High Quality Notes for Each Lesson
- Over 140 pages of beautifully designed notes
- Informative comics and engaging illustrations
- Space for students to write and interact with the material
- Clear explanations of complex concepts
- Preview of the notes available to download
Entertaining & Engaging
Lessons packed with humor, real-life examples, and interactive elements
High-Quality Content
Carefully designed curriculum to prepare students for high school physics
Secular Curriculum
A science curriculum that appeals to families from all backgrounds.
Open-and-Go
No need for extensive preparation – just dive in and start learning!
A Physics Course for the Whole Family
The course will be taught live from Sept 11, 2023 through Dec 18, 2023 with three lessons per week. Two of the weekly lessons are taught as interactive livestreams with a moderated chat. The third weekly lesson is pre-recorded.
Students who are able to join the live sessions have the option of watching each Monday and Wednesday at
- 10:00 am EDT (7:00 am PDT) or
- 11:00 am EDT (8:00 am PDT) or
- 1:00 pm EDT (10:00 am PDT).
The third weekly session will be a project or lab exploration to be completed any time before the next week.
All students will have access to the recordings of each lesson. Asynchronous or self-paced students can also participate in the poll questions when watching the recordings.
Each lesson comes with printable notes pages and practice problems designed to reinforce the ideas of each lesson.
We recommend watching the lesson with a printed copy of the notes. Encourage your student to use the polls or simply answer the questions out loud. Use the answer key to evaluate what they learned afterward, or, if they are a self-directed learner, they can use it themselves to double-check their learning.
We are in the process of designing Physics 2: Electromagnetism for spring 2024.
Example Curriculum
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When does the course start and finish?
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Can we do the course on our own schedule?
Yes. Everything is recorded. You can even participate in the poll questions while watching the recordings. After the live sessions, the course will only be available as a self-paced course.
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How long do I have access to the course?
Your course access won't expire. You'll have ongoing access to the course.
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What about supply lists or supply boxes?
We had a limited number of supply boxes, but we sold out.
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Will there be a follow-up course?
Yes. In spring 2024, we'll run Physics 2: Electromagetism.
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Are there scholarships available?
We gave over 50 physics scholarships! A huge shoutout to our patrons who pay to support these scholarships. Families facing economic harship can apply for scholarships using this form.
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How much math do students need to know to take the course?
Any middle school student could enjoy the course, but they'll get a lot more out of it if they have a solid foundation in math. Students who have completed our Grade 6 Math course or Pre-Algebra will be ready. Look at page 6 of the notes preview to see more details of the type of math skills students should have.
What our students say -
The passion you have for your respective subjects is evident and contagious. Please keep doing the wonderful work you do. We are so grateful!
Meagan parent and college professor
The doodle notes were excellent, and provided a good introduction for my daughter to guided note-taking. We would 100% recommend these courses.
-Rachel Wilkenfeld homeshool parent
Yours was my 13 year old's favorite class! The guided notes were fun and engaging, and I was amazed at how much material he learned and retained.
K. P. middle school parent
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