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Live Web-Classes Are you tired of driving all over the place from class to class? Would you love to have a high quality class right in your own home? Would you like a teacher for your child that is not only educational but also highly entertaining? Well, if this sounds good and you have a computer with broadband internet service, then look no further. With real time live video, audio, whiteboard and more, Science Jim's Web-Classes are like watching TV only better. |
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Each class consists of 30-60 minutes of a live video web-broadcast. All you need is a Mac or PC with speakers and a broadband DSL or cable internet connection to take part in the class. There is no need to download any software. Each class will be recorded so if you miss a class, or would like to review the material, you can watch at your convenience. It's like two-way television! |
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Check out one of Science Jim's recorded live webclasses! (This is the actual quality of the recordings. Be sure to click on the "x" in the lower right hand side to go to full screen) |
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What others have to say about Science Jim's Webclasses: "We just finished with your class. WOW is all we have to say. We truly enjoyed it." Michelle N. Thank YOU for the web classes. You are providing an education for my son that I never could. Looking forward to more. Athena B. I was thrilled to watch my son with the concepts of gravity and friction. He spent an hour experimenting with all his various hot wheels and ramp combinations then explained it all to his brother later that day. It was awesome! Cindy C. Just want to let you know my daughter LOVED your atoms class. She said she thought she finally found something she liked! Linda F. I just wanted to let you know how much Samantha is enjoying the class! After every class I get to hear for the next couple days all she's learned. My husband and I both have science backgrounds and Samantha has never experienced much interest. So I'm enjoying watching her excitementbeing piqued! You can definitely count her in for the next class. Renee A. |
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Check out these Webclasses Starting Soon!
What is Science? Free Bite-Size Physics: Scientific Method eBook! (A $10.00 Value) If you’re looking for a fun introduction to science or gearing up for science fair projects, this series of live video web classes may just be the perfect thing. The first class, Scientific Method, will cover what science is, and what it isn’t. It will also go over the five steps of the scientific method as well as a bit of science history to boot! The second class, Variables, will spend time with the concept of variables and how important it is to pay extremely close attention to them. The third class, Observation, will cover, what in my opinion is the most important skill a scientist can have, and that’s the ability to see what’s in front of him or her. Believe it or not, that’s not as easy at it may seem and this class will make that quite clear. Another difficult skill, is what the fourth class will cover and that’s the skill of communication. Good speaking and listening skills are key to not just science but life in general and this class, again, will point out how difficult that is to do. So come join Science Jim for a four session series of classes on science and it’s skills that you may never forget!
The Physics of Soccer (A.K.A. Football) Soccer/football, may be the world’s most popular game, but did you know there’s a huge amount of physics that goes into each kick, header and GOOOOAAAAALLLLL? There’s even physics behind those annoying vuvuzelas (the horn that blew constantly through every world cup match)! Join Science Jim for one or all of his Physics of Soccer series to find out more about the science of soccer (it might even improve your game)! Series of 4 Webclasses The Physics of Soccer #1: Momentum and Impulse Soccer is all about momentum change. Players changing direction, the passing of the ball, the body hitting the field after a nasty slide tackle. All are examples of momentum change. Of course, momentum can’t change without a good old fashion impulse. The quick step of a cleat, the kick of the foot and the cleverly placed leg into an opponents knee are good examples. Join Science Jim as we find out more about the whacks, kicks, and shoves of a well fought soccer game. The Physics of Soccer #2: Newton’s Second Law F=MA Looks like a boring mathematical formula doesn’t it. But in reality it’s the secret of speed! The speed of the ball and the player comes down to that secret formula. Join Science Jim as uncover soccer’s secret formula!
The Physics of Soccer #3: Bernoulli’s Principle and Curve Balls “What? Pasta?! What does that have to do with soccer?!” Even though Bernoulli sounds like a type of pasta it actually is a very important concept that deals with the movement of fluids like air and water. It’s why planes fly and why soccer balls curve if kicked just right! Check out this class to get the inside scoop on why soccer balls, baseballs, and golf balls curve, sink and climb with just the right spin.
The Physics of Soccer #4: Those Annoying Vuvuzelas They are not always a part of soccer (thank goodness) but that ever present nasty buzzing sound of the vuvuzela sure was a part at the recent world cup. Join Science Jim as we take a look at sound, ears, and vibrations. We will also make something that’s, not quite as, but almost as annoying as those Vuvuzelas (parents be warned!). Full Series of all 4 webclasses
High School Chemistry Thursdays 10- 11 Central time Cost $100 for a 10 week session includes live online lectures, assignments, tests, quizzes, and additional supplemental materials. Parents will be responsible for grading homework, tests and quizzes using the provided answer keys. Participants who wish to participate in weekly home assignments will need to purchase the text book Conceptual Chemistry: Understanding Our World of Atoms and Molecules by John A. Suchocki. which can be found online used for less then $20.00. There will be 3 ten week sessions for the full year course. Come join Science Jim as we begin a year long exploration into chemistry. Class will cover thermal energy, the periodic table, atomic structure, naming compounds, building molecules, moles and more. There will be two more 10 weeks sessions following this one to complete the 30 week school year. Students will be expected to complete weekly assignments which will include readings, homework, lab work, and tests. The lab work will primarily use simple items found around the house. Homework will be 1 to 1.5 hours/week. Each class is recorded so you can watch them whenever, and as often as, you’d like. A working knowledge of Algebra 1 will be helpful but not necessary since it will only be useful for a small part of the course.
Physics of Forces Tuesdays Sept 7 to Nov 9 9:30 to 10:30 Central Time Cost $75 for a 10 week session Ages 9 and up Free Bite-Size Physics: Force eBook! (A $25.00 Value) Force is a fascinating and mysterious area of physics. Einstein himself called force "spooky action from a distance". How can one thing effect another thing over, potentially, hundreds of thousands of miles with out ever touching it i.e. the Sun and the Earth? How does a magnet hold itself to the refrigerator even though it can't hold itself to the wall? To be honest, nobody knows the complete answers to these questions but we are going to have a lot of fun getting into it! We will cover gravity, magnetism, static electricity and more as we take a step into the wonderful world of forces. This class is a great class to get folks into physics since there's lots of hands-on fun and gadgets to make. Each class is recorded so you can watch them whenever you like. 10 weeks of Physics of Forces
Newton's Laws Wednesdays Sept 8 to Nov 10 10 - 11 Central time Cost $75 for a 10 week session Ages 9 and up Free Bite-Size Physics: Mechanics eBook! (a $25.00 Value) Join Science Jim and explore Newton’s groundbreaking discoveries as we discuss gravity, momentum, acceleration and all three of Newton’s laws of motion. What does Newton’s first law have to do with getting ketchup out of a bottle? Why should all amusement parks be called NewtonLand? What do Newton’s laws have to do with me riding my skateboard (and wearing my helmet)? This class will make you realize how key Newton’s laws are to everyday life and will have you seeing them everywhere! The lessons in the free Bite-Size Physics: Mechanics eBook accompany each online class and are packed with experiments and activities that you can do at home. Each class is recorded so you can watch them whenever, and as often as, you’d like. 10 weeks of Newton's Laws |
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