Grade: 5th-9th
Class Description: In 600 BC, the Greek Philosopher Tales discovered static electricity. Since then, scientists and inventors have devised experiments and made additional discoveries adding to our understanding of this curious phenomenon. Allesandro Volta’s invention of the battery in 1800 and Hans Christian Oersted’s discovery that an electric current creates a magnetic field initiated a myriad of discoveries and innovations that have contributed to the benefits of electricity and electromagnetism we enjoy today. Over the course of the year, students will travel this same path of discovery using dozens of hands-on experiments and projects enabling them to explore and experience the basic principles of electric charge, electricity, and electromagnetism. Significant discoveries and inventions, and the scientists and inventors behind them, will be highlighted along the way.
Prerequisites: 5th grade math/reading skills. Good fine-motor skills.
Class expectations: Must have a desire to learn about electricity and magnetism. Ability and willingness to follow instructions (verbal and written). Ability to calmly focus and be engaged with classroom activities.
Annual cost: $315, monthly installment cost: $35, one time materials fee $75
09/09/2019, 09/16/2019, 09/23/2019, 09/30/2019, 10/07/2019, 10/14/2019, 10/21/2019, 10/28/2019, 11/04/2019, 11/18/2019, 12/02/2019, 12/09/2019, 12/16/2019, 01/06/2020, 01/13/2020, 01/20/2020, 01/27/2020, 02/03/2020, 02/10/2020, 02/24/2020, 03/02/2020, 03/09/2020, 03/16/2020, 03/23/2020, 03/30/2020, 04/06/2020, 04/20/2020, 04/27/2020, 05/04/2020, 05/11/2020, 05/18/2020
Participants must be entering grades 5 to 9.
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 10
Registration starts on 09/09/2019 and ends on 04/20/2020.
Room: E205
Please contact Eastside Homeschool PTSA if you have any questions.