Sometimes I’m lucky just to get my teeth brushed in the morning, let alone design an experiment that illustrates Einstein’s photoelectric effect for my 7-year old son. Luckily, though, YOU don’t need to reinvent the wheel (or the light bulb), because here’s a quick list of cheap and easy experiments that really drive home the basic principles in physical science.
I was thinking of titling it Quality Science in a Hurry on a Shoestring Budget. But what do you think?
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Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed it! Ready for more…?
Thanks so much for the summer e-camp! My son has really enjoyed to robot, chemstry and electonics sections!
Jennifer Alfred wrote: “I was wondering where the separate section of advanced activities for older kids would be; the section for 13-17 year olds. Thanks for your time!”
Yes, the activities for the all ages of kids are all mixed together during the summer, but in the Fall, there will be a separate section just for the older kids. This week, for example, has the advanced Alien Detector project int he bonus section. Hope this helps!
Hello! In your e-mail telling us about the summer e-camp you said,
“What ages is the school year e-science program for?
It is appropriate for kids ages 7 through 17 years. There is a separate section of advanced activities for older kids. Age appropriate material is given for each age group.”
I was wondering where the separate section of advanced activities for older kids would be; the section for 13-17 year olds. Thanks for your time!
Jennifer
Veronica Cable wrote: “How long will we be able to access the files for (videos from the 5 weeks and all the written explanations)? I think we will be behind (we already are!) and won’t keep the schedule…”
Good question – as long as you remain a member, you’ll have access to all the content website. In the fall, we’ll be adding a LOT more information that has more of an ‘academic’ feel in addition to the projects and explanations already posted (it’s the same sort of thing, but with textbook reading to complement the principles we’re working with, quizzes and worksheets, etc). But the summer eCamp stuff will still be on the website for a long time.
Again, you do not NEED to complete ALL that we post here. Our goal is to get your student crazy-wild about science. Be clear about what YOUR goal is for this program, and then use what you need to fulfill your goal.
How long will we be able to access the files for (videos from the 5 weeks and all the written explanations)? I think we will be behind (we already are!) and won’t keep the schedule…