Higher Order Learning – Level 2

Course Description: This is the second of six courses designed as a ‘foundation course series’ for developing strong foundations in core science and mathematics. Students can choose engineering, medicine, pure science research or any other area later.These set of courses are to be taken during their years in class 8th to class 10th. There are 6 levels from Level 1 to Level 6. Each level is designed to take eight weeks. Each level has video lessons in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. The Lessons are structured on weekly basis. Students can take self-tests at the end of every topic. Final assessment test can be taken at the end of the course.

Level 2 summary: In Physics, students learn to plot graphs of equations. They move on to plot x-t, v-t graphs and learn to analyze these graphs. Strong foundations in Newton’s laws of motion are laid here. We also introduce projectile and circular motions here. In Chemistry, various atomic models are discussed culminating in Bohr’s model and electronic configuration of elements. Students are introduced to the concept of quantum numbers. In Mathematics, students are introduced to handling exponents. Strong foundation in algebra is laid at this level. Properties and construction of various geometrical shapes are also introduced here. In Biology, students learn all the life processes like digestive system, circulatory system, respiratory system etc., in higher organisms and they also learn control and coordination systems and mechanisms. This includes nervous system, endocrine system and sense organs.

How best to utilize this course?

• Once you register, make weekly allocation of about 4 hours to work on this course and stick to these timings
• Watch the assigned videos for the week, one subject at a time and complete the corresponding self-tests.
• Make notes in your note book while watching the videos.
• Complete the home work or ‘do it yourself’ questions if specified in the video sessions
• Discuss with friends / parents / teachers about things that you liked while watching the videos
• At the end of 8 weeks, revise your notes and re-watch some videos if needed, and then take the final assessment test. This completes the course.