Jedi Science Academy: Middle School Physical & Space Science (Semester 2)

Jedi Science Academy: Middle School Physical & Space Science (Semester 2)

Jedi Science Academy: Middle School Physical & Space Science (Semester 2)

An NGSS-aligned middle school physical and space science course taught through a story-based, gamified Edu-LARP format with engineering and design challenges.

Jedi Science Academy: Middle School Physical & Space Science (Semester 2)

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
11–14
Duration
90 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
12

Class Experience

Using an educational live-action role-play storyline, this course teaches middle school physical science, engineering design, and related Earth & space and life science concepts. Students follow a blended story, complete homework and projects that affect the narrative, and explore topics such as flight, forces, phases of matter, rocketry, and engineering design within a gamified context.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain principles of aerodynamics, air pressure, and forces relevant to flight

  • Apply the engineering design loop to plan and test simple designs

  • Analyze momentum and two-dimensional kinematics in physical systems

  • Describe phases of matter and basic thermodynamics in applied contexts

  • Explain basic rocketry and propulsion concepts

Prerequisites

Materials needed:

This class is a "build heavy" STEM science class. There are builds to do both in class and outside of class. We will then "test" them to then evaluate them. A complete list of supplies will be provided in the classroom, however you can adjust this based upon what you have at home. When I teach this class "In Person", I usually give them different choices of potential materials for construction. It will be key for you to discuss what they might need for each project. Everything on the list should be available at your local grocery or hardware store. The list also contains amazon links for your convenience.

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Meet your Instructor

Joined August, 2026

4.6

10

Reviews

20+

Years

2,800+

Students

With over 20 years of classroom experience teaching middle and high school science, this instructor builds lessons that combine rigorous content with hands-on exploration. Coursework emphasizes physical science concepts and space science inquiry using demonstrations, labs, and pr…

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