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Summer 2008 • Grade 7 and above • Science Sequence

For reference only; see current year course listing for course availability and details.

The Chemical History of the Candle

Sections and Teachers

Section 1:

Instructor: Christe McMenomy

Starts: June 10, 2008
Ends: August 7, 2008

Tuesday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET • Thursday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET

Tuition: $200.00

A short introduction to the history of science, chemistry, and the experimental method using the lectures given by Michael Faraday at the Royal Institute. Faraday is still widely regarded as one of the greatest experimental scientists of all time. He was the original "Mr. Wizard", and for many years, he would give a series of lectures during the Christmas season "suitable to the juvenal auditory", that is, just for young people. Using his 1861 lectures as a starting point, we will explore some of the basic ideas of atomic theory, properties of solids, liquids, and gases, combustion reactions. and energy, and gain experience using the scientific method of experimentation and writing lab reports.

Prerequisites

Curiousity and a lively sense of humor.

Recommended background

None.

Teacher's notes:

This course is especially appropriate for students planning on taking Chemistry in the 2008 academic year.

Textbooks and Materials

This item is required:

The Chemical History of the Candle [Edition or Version: 1], Authors: Michael Faraday

ISBN: 0877972095

Publisher's website: The Chemical History of the Candle

Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore

Other information: Several editions of this book are available, including a downloadable PDF version. Any version is acceptable.


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