For those of us who love school, fall is a joyful season with the scent of pencil shavings carried on the wind. But for others, going back to school inspires a feeling of dread in anticipation of confusing math and science classes. And for some, that feeling never goes away, turning into a lifelong aversion to STEM.
At Phenomena, we want to help every student fall in love with STEM. Our experiences give students a playful environment to explore dynamic concepts and build intuition. Kids discover that concepts they once saw as boring or out of reach are entirely within their grasp and surprisingly fun to learn.
In this post, we’re excited to share with you some new experiences that will give students a fun introduction to Algebra, Physics and Chemistry. Each experience explores a fundamental relationship that will set students up for a year of success by building a strong foundation of understanding and enjoyment.
We hope you enjoy playing with these as much as we enjoyed making them!
Algebra — Graphing From Points
Graphing is a fundamental skill that students will return to year after year in their STEM classes. In this experience, students build an understanding of the relationship between data and its visual representation. In the process, they’ll also get to know the common types of relationships (linear, exponential, etc.) seen when plotting data.
Physics — Relative Velocity
Students come to physics classes with an innate understanding of relative velocity but lacking the tools to talk about it mathematically. This experience helps students connect their existing understanding with quantitative reasoning, a powerful skill that runs through all STEM classes.
Chemistry — Evaporation
Students have plenty of experience with evaporation from their daily lives but can get lost when you zoom in on what’s happening at the molecular level. In this experience, students connect their experience with the macroscopic world to an understanding of what’s happening at the microscopic level through play. Making this leap paves the way for a fun year in chemistry class!
Help a student or teacher in your life kick off a fun year by sharing Phenomena . And if you or someone you know is interested in getting more involved as a classroom beta tester, please let us know at people@phenomenalearning.com.
