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Course Description
Summer 2010 • 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 15, 2010
Ends: August 10, 2010
Tuesday 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM ET
Tuition: $150.00
There is more information at the teacher's course Website: The Chemical History of the Candle
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. Using his 1861 lectures presented to a juvenile audience 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 2010 academic year.
There will be no class meeting on July 20, 2010.
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. See the teacher's website for further details. Any version is acceptable.
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The Chemical History of the Candle
Sections and Teachers
Section 1:
Instructor: Christe McMenomy
Starts: June 15, 2010
Ends: August 10, 2010
Tuesday 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM ET
Tuition: $150.00
There is more information at the teacher's course Website: The Chemical History of the Candle
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. Using his 1861 lectures presented to a juvenile audience 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 2010 academic year.
There will be no class meeting on July 20, 2010.
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. See the teacher's website for further details. Any version is acceptable.
Ready to Enroll?
Don't yet have a member account? Click this button to create one. We collect only the information we need to identify you and support your enrollments.
Need to know more first? Click the button to check out our FAQs page. You can also email the teacher (just click on the teacher's name in the section listing above!), or contact our Academic Support advisor (See our Support page).
Scholars Online is fully accredited through the Middle States Accreditation Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools.
Hosted on Interserver