Good Science Years 9 and 10 - Chapter 1 Energy
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Online Zoom Chemistry Course - EnergyHigh School Years 9 and 10 - Ages 14 - 17
9 Lessons Online Zoom (Live and Recorded) Science Course with Jacob Strickling
Theory and Practical Science Course based on Chapter 1 Energy of the Years 9/10 Textbook from Good Science (matilda education) and equipment from Tiny Science Lab
Requirements to participate in this Course:
1. A Ticket - either:
i. A ticket to the Live Zoom Lessons (limited to 20 tickets) 9 lessons for $135
Note: A ticket is for a single login - you can have ,multiple participants around a single device. Even a whole homeschool group or class on a big screen!
Classes will be recorded and a link to each lesson will be sent soon after the lesson finishes.
OR
ii. A ticket to the Recorded classes (Link sent soon after the live lesson finishes)
If you have a young person who does not feel comfortable to participate in the live class, or you will miss too many live classes, or live lessons are out of your budget, then this ticket is perfect for you.
9 lessons for $50
2. Textbook Required (Paper or Digital version is perfectly adequate)
Hardcopy and Digital $90 OR Digital only $30
Good Science NSW Stage 5 2e Student Book + Digital (for the new NSW 7-10 Science syllabus) - Note this textbook covers all of V9.0 Australian Curriculum Science Years 9 and 10.
Note: It is perfectly satisfactory for participants to just have the digital version.
This course, Term 3 we will be working our way through Chapter 1 - Energy
Chapter 1 is one of the shortest chapters in this text book - the other chapters will require to live lessons per week.
NOTE: To download the digital version, when you setup your account with matilda eduction, for the school option choose 'Other' and your personal email address is satisfactory (an education/school email address is not necessary.
3. Equipment required from Tiny Science Lab:
Either :
i. The General Science Set ($188)
OR
ii. The High School Chemistry Set ($330) and the The High School Physics Set ($175) and The High School Electricity Set ($180)
4. There will be some extra equipment and substances required which are readily available from the supermarket
eg Matches, Tea light candles, AA Batteries, Bicarb soda, vinegar, citric acid
5. The classes will generally include teaching, demonstrations, questions and answers, discussion and hands-on practical activities.
Some of the practical activities will include fire (lighting matches, burning candles and using the wire gauze burner)
6. There will be activities 'homework' set which the participants will be expected to do prior and after each online class. This will involve reading, taking down notes, writing questions, getting materials ready, answering questions and completing practical work.
In total this will be at least 1 hour per week (but could be more depending on your young person interest levels)
7. Teaching Facilitator: Jacob Strickling
Jacob is a passionate Science Educator who believes hands-on practical learning is the key to a good Science education. He has a Mechanical Engineering degree, taught Science in High School for many years, established Make Science Fun and Tiny Science Lab, and along with his wife Rachel, has home educated their two youngest children through their high school years.
Jacob has a teaching philosophy of directed learning.
Jacob's Science lessons provide a 'safe' space for all families
(**See more on this at the bottom of this page**)
8. Dates and Times (Note Pre-recorded as Jacob has an event on)
All times AEST Sydney Time
Lesson 1: Tuesday 28th July 2pm
Lesson 2: Tuesday 4th August 2pm
Lesson 3: Tuesday 10th August 2pm
**Lesson 4: Tuesday 18th August PRE-RECORDED Lesson only
(Access via download or YouTube)
Lesson 5: Tuesday 25th August 2pm
Lesson 6: Tuesday 1st September 2pm
Lesson 7: Tuesday 8th September 2pm
Lesson 8: Tuesday 15th September 2pm
Lesson 9: Tuesday 22nd September 2pm
9. It is anticipated that Jacob will offer a similar online Course in Term 4 - Chapter 7 Waves and Motion - The equipment required will be either
i. The General Science Set
or
ii. The High School Physics Set ($175)
Live Ticket holders to THIS course will be emailed the ticket link with a password so that you have first option to secure tickets.
A day later, Recorded Ticket holders will have the next option purchase any remaining tickets
A day after that, tickets will be open to the 'general public'
This ticket release process respects your purchase of the TextBook and Equipment.
Some possible asked questions (PAQ's)
1. Can my child who is (younger then 14) or (older then 17) do this course?
Depending on their abilities Jacob advises that no child younger then 14 participates in this course. Maximum age is 17.
2. Do I need to supervise my children doing this course?
You will be supplying the equipment (eg matches and candles) and you know your child and circumstances best. A parent should be nearby within supervision reach.
3. Do participants need the camera on?
It is preferable as Jacob can have greater interaction with the participants if he can see them.
4. How long are the recorded lessons available for?
They are deleted two weeks after the course is completed.
5. Where is the best location for participants to complete the course?
A dining room table is probably best.
6. If I miss a lesson, how do I catchup?
All ticket holders receive an email after each class with the recorded lesson link.
7. Does my child have to complete the preparation and homework for each class?
It's best if they do.
8. Do you offer a payment plan?
Sorry no. However, there is a significantly reduced ticket price option for the recorded lessons.
9. Is the 'Good Science' textbook from matilda education any good?
Jacob thinks it's very good and very extensive. The 640 digital version is only $30 which he feels represents excellent value.
10. Do you intend completing all the chapters in the textbook?
Yes! Term 4 we intend to do Chapter 7 - Waves and Motion
11. Will you be running this course again on a different day?
Probably not!
12. Hang on! This textbook says 'NSW Textbook' and I'm not from NSW! Should we still sign up?
Absolutely! Jacob chose this text book for two reasons - it is very comprehensive and the digital version is excellent value. This text book covers all of the Australian Curriculum V9.
13. I've purchased the Digital textbook and it wants to know my school and school email??
Choose 'Other' for the school and you can use your personal email address.
**Homeschooling families come from many different backgrounds and hold a variety of beliefs and worldviews. One of the wonderful things about homeschooling is that parents remain the primary educators of their children.
Jacob's goal is to create a welcoming and respectful learning environment for every family. His lessons focus on developing scientific thinking through observation, experimentation, measurement, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
From time to time, we may explore topics where people hold different interpretations or beliefs. When this happens, Jacob's role will not be to persuade students to adopt a particular worldview or philosophy. Instead, his aim to present scientific ideas respectfully and encourage students to ask thoughtful questions while recognising that many families prefer to discuss broader philosophical or theological questions at home.
Jacob believe's science is at its best when it inspires curiosity, encourages careful observation, and equips students to think critically. His hope is that every family feels comfortable participating, knowing their beliefs will be treated with respect, while still informing them about other world views and philosophies, when required by the topic.
Date
Tuesday 28 July 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
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