Our world is replete with natural phenomena.  As humans, we believe we understand most of them, but pay little attention to their presence.  Most natural phenomena are so important that life on Earth would be impossible without them, yet we take them for granted.  We assume that they will always be there.  This course is designed to encourage participants to stop and think about the purpose and effects of these natural phenomena.

After completing the course, students will be able to: 

Define “science”

List phenomena that are often taken for granted.

Discuss the concept of nothingness.

Describe energy and electricity.

Define mass, force and motion.

Discuss the relationships between creation and gravity.

Compare and contrast light, sound and heat.

Specify the speeds of light and sound.

Define friction and inertia.

Discuss viscosity and the vortex