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DIY Science: Experiments You Can Do at Home
AI-generated course for Why We Research covering: Module 1: The Home Lab: Safety and the Scientific Method, Module 2: Kitchen Chemistry, Module 3: Physics in Plain Sight, Module 4: Backyard Biology and Botany, Module 5: Earth Science Explorations, Module 6: The Science of the Senses, Module 7: Design Your Own Experiment
Beginner
25 lessons
694 questions
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What you'll learn
This course is part of the Why We Research track on Tomadora. It covers 7 progressive modules with 25 bite-sized lessons, totalling 694 interactive questions including flashcards, multiple choice, true/false, typing, matching, and fill-in-the-blank.
Course syllabus
Module 1: The Home Lab: Safety and the Scientific Method
Establish a safe and effective workspace at home. Learn the core principles of the scientific method and how to document your observations and results like a real researcher.
- Setting Up Your Home Lab: Safety First (30 questions)
- The Scientific Method in Action (30 questions)
- Observation, Measurement, and Data (27 questions)
Module 2: Kitchen Chemistry
Explore chemical reactions, acids and bases, and the properties of solutions using common ingredients from your pantry. Create volcanoes, test pH levels, and make your own slime.
- pH Detectives: Acids and Bases in the Kitchen (26 questions)
- Fizz and Rise: The Power of Chemical Reactions (33 questions)
- Unmixable Magic: The Science of Emulsions (19 questions)
- Sweet Science: Sugar Crystallization (27 questions)
Module 3: Physics in Plain Sight
Uncover the fundamental laws of physics that govern our world. Build simple machines, experiment with gravity, explore principles of optics, and understand energy transfer with household items.
- The Invisible Push: Exploring Forces and Motion (29 questions)
- Energy Unleashed: From Potential to Kinetic (26 questions)
- Bending Light: The Magic of Optics at Home (28 questions)
Module 4: Backyard Biology and Botany
Become a naturalist in your own neighborhood. Learn how to observe local ecosystems, study plant growth and germination, and investigate the fascinating world of insects and microorganisms.
- Lesson 1: Backyard Plant Identification and Pressing (32 questions)
- Lesson 2: The Secret World of Soil and Decomposers (18 questions)
- Lesson 3: Attracting and Observing Pollinators (29 questions)
Module 5: Earth Science Explorations
Investigate the planet beneath your feet and the sky above. Create a model water cycle, build a simple weather station, and learn how to identify common rocks and minerals in your area.
- Backyard Geology: Unearthing the Rock Cycle (27 questions)
- Tectonic Plates on a Plate: Edible Earthquakes (26 questions)
- Kitchen Volcano: Eruptions in a Bottle (33 questions)
- Weather Wonders: Create a Cloud in a Jar (34 questions)
Module 6: The Science of the Senses
Turn the experiment on yourself to understand human biology and perception. Test your reaction time, explore the blind spot in your eye, and investigate fascinating optical and auditory illusions.
- Tricking Your Eyes: The Science of Sight (26 questions)
- Good Vibrations: Exploring Sound and Touch (27 questions)
- The Flavor Connection: Taste and Smell (28 questions)
- Brain Games: How Your Senses Work Together (27 questions)
Module 7: Design Your Own Experiment
Apply your new skills to ask your own scientific questions. This capstone module guides you from forming a hypothesis and designing a reliable experiment to collecting data and drawing a valid conclusion.
- Lesson 1: From Curiosity to Hypothesis (30 questions)
- Lesson 2: The Experimental Blueprint (25 questions)
- Lesson 3: Collecting and Organizing Your Data (27 questions)
- Lesson 4: Drawing Conclusions and Communicating Results (30 questions)
Frequently asked questions
- What is the DIY Science: Experiments You Can Do at Home course?
- DIY Science: Experiments You Can Do at Home is a beginner course on Tomadora covering 7 modules and 25 lessons. It is designed to be completed in 5-minute bursts during your work breaks, using a Pomodoro-style focus + learn cycle.
- How long does DIY Science: Experiments You Can Do at Home take to finish?
- Each lesson takes about 5 minutes. With 25 lessons, you can finish the course in roughly 3 hours of total learning time, spread across as many breaks as you like.
- Is DIY Science: Experiments You Can Do at Home free?
- Yes. Tomadora is free to download and the entire Why We Research track — including DIY Science: Experiments You Can Do at Home — is free to learn.
- What level is DIY Science: Experiments You Can Do at Home?
- DIY Science: Experiments You Can Do at Home is rated Beginner. No prior knowledge is required.
- What language is DIY Science: Experiments You Can Do at Home taught in?
- DIY Science: Experiments You Can Do at Home is taught in English.
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