physics
Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading - Strategy guides for grades 2-5
Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading is an integrated reading and science curriculum for elementary school classrooms designed by the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California. The complete curriculum is not available to homeschoolers, but "strategy guides" are available online for free. The strategy guides are lesson plans for teaching reading, text analysis, and research skills along with science via 63 different books, from relatively simple picture books to reference books.
"The Mechanical Universe and Beyond" free online Physics course
This course was designed to provide the equivalent of a college freshman physics course, and was produced by CalTech in 1985.
Description from the website:
A video instructional series on physics for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 52 half-hour video programs and coordinated books
The Home Physics blog
Written by a contributor to GeekDad, this blog has lots to offer the homeschooler looking to investigate physics at home. Posts recount the authors experiments with his own children, explaining what worked and what didn't. His experiments generally use equipment you're likely to have on hand at home, or can purchase for a reasonable cost, and are appropriate for a large age-range-- younger kids can benefit from being exposed to the concepts while older/more advanced kids can use the experiments to understand more comple
Physics Central: Physics@home
A unique collection of physics experiments using materials you may have on hand right now. Experiment with light, magnetism, thermodynamics... Really something special!
Online Electronic Circuit Simulator
This free online tool requires java. It will let you see how voltage and current change in a range of circuits as you alter the components.
Circuit Play: Homeschool Day at the Works
Date:
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 10:00 - 16:00
Hook up batteries and wires to power light bulbs, motors, and more. Discover the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit. Already know the basics? Then you're ready to tackle the Ultimate Circuit Challenge!
Pasta Towers: Homeschool Day at the Works
Date:
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 10:00 - 16:00
Develop engineering skills and flex your creativity in this fun design challenge. Build a tower out of raw pasta and hot glue, then see how much weight it can hold before it breaks.
West Metro Physics Team Information Session
Location
5071 Normandale Rd
Edina, MN, 55424
Phone:
952-929-9241
Math & Science Fun Fair
Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 11:00 - 16:00
From the U of M's website:
This free event features activities for kids of all ages from pre-school to pre-teens! Fascinating activities, hands-on exhibits and entertaining presentations showcasing math, science, and engineering add up to a day of fun and learning.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Coffman Memorial Union, Minneapolis
Parking: East River Parkway Garage
Homeschool Electricity and Magnetism
Date:
Repeats every week until Thu Nov 12 2009 .
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 09:30 - 12:30
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 09:30 - 12:30
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 09:30 - 12:30
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 09:30 - 12:30
Examine atoms and matter and their relationship to electricity. Build circuits and electromagnets and construct electrical inventions of your own design.
When: Four Wednesdays, Oct 21, 28, Nov 4 and 11; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 to 13
Fee: $112, $100 mbr
Registration opens August 31, 2009
For more information or to register: http://www.smm.org/homeschool/
