Category: ScienceCourse

Water Molecule

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Kids like playing water, however, they might not know water is a chemical compound and polar molecule, they might be curious why it becomes ice when it is cold enough, and they might not know water has magical powers.

This class introduces the fundamental knowledge about water molecule to the kids through fun magics and games. It will spark their curiosity and open the door for the kids to explore more science behind water — the magical element for all the life on earth.

Main Lecturer:

Ms. Wang, graduated from Stanford University majoring in Computer Science, is currently working for OCZ Storage Solutions as a principal firmware engineer. She is also a science enthusiast and she believes that the fun science experiments for kids will significantly develop their skills at goal-setting, planning, and problem-solving and it also nurtures intellectual curiosity, helping kids acquire new ways of asking questions and understanding the world.

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Physics 101 For Kids

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The physics 101 for kids to help kids learn physics hands-on experiments/projects with Dr. Jia, a scientist at the UCLA Earth, Department of Planetary and Space Sciences.

Your kids will have science fair and prepare your presentation with your team member at the end of session.

Course Description

Seeking for the ultimate laws of the universe, physics is always the source of new technology and fictions. In this series we introduce simple projects with household materials to illustrate these fundamental laws, and the newest frontiers of human exploration.

Objectives:

  • To enjoy physics tricks in your backyard
  • Have fun show and tell
  • Introduction to magnetism, electricity, and light

Each topic item is divided into two classes, targeted at age groups of A: 5~7 and B: 8~12, to inspire different level of discussions.

  • Physics level 1
    • Electrostatics: the hair, the balloon, the film, and the pitch
    • Electric currents: simplest circle, voltage, current, resistor, (capacitor to semiconductor)
    • Magnet force games: (Compass, iron powder), Gauss gun, (alumnum)
    • Electromagnetism: spinners and trains, (Curie temperature)
  • Group Presentation week
  • Physics Level 2
    • Electromagnetism and dynamos: the drop,
    • Colors, infrared, and illusion
    • Lenses, deflection, reflection: observe the exhaust pipe, spoon, laser (laser show, death star to laser engraver)
    • Energy: review, temperature, weight, momentum, dissipation, conservation: the ion engine
  • Show and tell week

Main Lecturer:

Dr. Jia,  Ph.D. in Space Physics, University of Michigan. Now a researcher at the UCLA Earth, Department of Planetary and Space Sciences. The main research direction at present: the interaction between comet and solar wind.

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The Magnificent Magnet Magic

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The magnet magic: a hands-on experience. We will observe what magnets can do, watch how magnetics field looks like, and build your own magnetic vehicles together.

Suggested age: 7 – 12

Main Lecturer:

Dr. Jia,  Ph.D. in Space Physics, University of Michigan. Now a researcher at the UCLA Earth, Department of Planetary and Space Sciences. The main research direction at present: the interaction between comet and solar wind.

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Earth and Solar System

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Come and join us to talk about our earth and our solar system with our Geophysics Scientist Dr. Cai. Play games, build models, create your own solar system and discover the universe together.

Main Lecturer:

Dr. Cai, Computational Physicist specializing Multiphysics and Multi-scale scientific computing. Ph.D in Geophysics, Yale University.

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