Teacher: Juan Pablo Barillas (read about his biography here)
Dates for 4-week course:
March 24 to April 25, 2025 (with one week for Spring Break)
Times for Live Sessions: Monday through Thursday. Each live session lasts between 50 and 70 minutes. Please note that all times are given in Mountain Time (MT), which is two hours behind ET, and one hour ahead of PT.
- Option #1: Starts at 8am MT
- Option #2: Starts at 11am MT
Course Description
6th-grade students will embark on an exciting introduction to the world of physics, exploring
Acoustics, Optics, Heat, and Magnetism. Through hands-on projects and experiments, they
will begin to develop their understanding of these fundamental concepts while also being
introduced to the principles of scientific thinking. This Main Lesson block is designed to
spark curiosity and foster a deeper appreciation for the forces that shape our world.
Students will engage in activities like designing and building their own musical instruments,
creating optical illusions, and visualizing magnetic fields using iron filings and magnets. They
will also explore how heat travels and its applications in everyday life. These experiences will
provide students with a foundational understanding of physics, encouraging them to ask
questions, think critically, and explore the world around them with newfound curiosity and
wonder.
Materials to be shipped
● Magnets kit
● Static electricity rod
If you register your student for a science program and live outside the US, we will send you an invoice for an additional $30-$50 for your science kit shipping, depending on your location.
