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WP Physics for Middle School and Astronomy Combo 8/3-8/7/15

WP Physics for Middle School   (grades 5 to 8)

We will explore Physics by using fun experiments and projects. Projects are summarized as shown below: Designing a Roller Coaster (1) is physics project will show how the circular motion equations are related to the roller coaster and the relationships between the potential energy and kinetic energy; Designing a Bridge from balsa wood (2) physics activity will challenge students to build strong bridges using the laws of physics like the stress and the strain; Egg Drop Experiment (3) is related to topics like inertia, gravity, momentum, potential and kinetic energy; and Water Balloon Experiment (4) is related to a projectile motion of an object challenge is which group is going to get a maximum range of a projectile.  Additional projects students will work and present are: making electricity from a lemon, and building a simple electric motor. 

Astronomy (grades 5 to 8)

 Students will explore and expand their knowledge of the mystery of our planet and the universe. This activity will consist of hands-on experiments, discussion sessions, and demonstrations. We will use a special computer simulation to understand phenomena such as: how the Earth rotates around the sun, the four seasons, the Lunar phases, and the scale of our universe in relation to Galaxies and the Milky Way. We even try to travel to Mars! Also, we will have a chance to use Galileo's telescope to search for distant objects. This offers a unique educational experience to challenge student's abilities and their love of learning. 

Instructor :
Dates : 08/03/15 to 08/07/15
Days : Mon,Tues,Weds,Thu,Fri
From : 9:00am - 4:00pm
Fee : $ 459.00
Course Number : MS214

Class is unavailable at this time please call 973-720-2354 for more information or other course options

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