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MAGIC SCIENCE

A year-long physics program for elementary students — where curiosity becomes deep understanding

WONDER. THINKING. UNDERSTANDING.

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category 4 Core Themes in Physics
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About This Course

This course is designed for elementary students to explore the world of physics in depth. The year-long curriculum covers four fundamental themes: sound & light, matter, electromagnetism, and force & motion.

Our approach is grounded in inquiry-based learning. Each topic begins with a "science magic trick" that sparks curiosity and invites discovery. Children are encouraged to ask bold questions, think critically, and share their ideas with confidence. Beyond lecturing, we rely on hands-on experiments to make abstract concepts come alive. We believe science must be seen, touched, and experienced.

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Science Magic as the Entry Point

Every class opens with a captivating magic moment rooted in real physics — sparking the question "why?" before any explanation is given.

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Hands-On Experiments

Science must be seen, touched, and experienced. Students conduct real experiments — making abstract concepts concrete and lasting.

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Boutique Class Size

To ensure depth of engagement, enrollment is strictly limited to no more than six students per class.

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Serious Science, Joyfully Taught

Although the class is fun and engaging, it is anchored in serious science. The content is rigorous and often goes beyond high school level. But the purpose is not to rush children into learning ahead of schedule.

Instead, we use science as a vehicle to nurture core abilities of young minds — critical thinking, independent problem-solving, and the skill of asking deep questions. Our hope is that this program will help children build a structured way of thinking and foster a research mindset, which will guide them to seek understanding at the roots of every problem.

What Students Will Gain

The true value of this program extends far beyond the classroom — shaping how children think, question, and solve problems for life.

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Critical Thinking

Develop the ability to evaluate evidence, question assumptions, and form independent conclusions — skills that distinguish exceptional thinkers in any field.

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Research Mindset

Build a structured way of thinking that seeks understanding at the roots of every problem — a mindset that defines great scientists, engineers, and innovators.

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The Art of Deep Questioning

Learn to ask bold, penetrating questions that go beyond the surface. This single habit — asking the right question — is the foundation of all discovery.

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Independent Problem-Solving

Gain confidence to tackle unfamiliar challenges without relying on scripts or formulas — developing the resilience to work through difficulty independently.

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Lifelong Scientific Literacy

Develop an intuitive understanding of how the physical world works — from optics to electromagnetism — that persists and deepens long after the course ends.

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Competition Readiness

By the end of Year 2, students are equipped to pursue National Science Bowl participation — with the knowledge, thinking skills, and confidence to compete at the highest level.

"We use science as a vehicle to nurture core abilities of young minds — the skill of asking deep questions, thinking critically, and seeking understanding at the roots of every problem."

Course Outline

A sample of the full year-long curriculum — spanning 4 fundamental themes of physics

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Sound & Light

  1. 1What is light?
  2. 2Light Reflection
  3. 3Light Refraction
  4. 4Total Internal Reflection
  5. 5Light Dispersion and Mixing
  6. 6Rainbow
  7. 7Pinhole Imaging
  8. 8Convex and Concave Lens Imaging
  9. 9Waves and Interference
  10. 10What is sound?
  11. 11Compression and Shear Waves
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Matter

  1. 1What is matter?
  2. 2What is matter made of?
  3. 3Mixture and Substances
  4. 4Solid, Liquid and Gas
  5. 5Plasma and BEC
  6. 6Melting and Freezing
  7. 7Vaporization and Condensation
  8. 8Sublimation and Deposition
  9. 9Periodic Table of Elements
  10. 10Intermolecular Force and Bond
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Electromagnetism

  1. 1Origin of Electricity
  2. 2Electric Charges
  3. 3Static Electricity
  4. 4Current Electricity
  5. 5Electric Field
  6. 6Voltage, Current and Resistance
  7. 7Serial, Parallel and Combined Circuits
  8. 8DC and AC
  9. 9Magnetism
  10. 10Electromagnetism
  11. 11Electromagnetic Induction
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Force & Motion

  1. 1Nature of Force
  2. 2Fundamental Types of Forces
  3. 3Gravitational Force
  4. 4Electromagnetic Force
  5. 5Inertia
  6. 6Newton's 2nd and 3rd Law of Motion
  7. 7Static and Kinetic Frictions
  8. 8Rolling and Fluid Resistance
  9. 9Air and Liquid Pressures
  10. 10Buoyancy and Archimedes' Principle
  11. 11Simple Machines: Lever, Wheel & Axle, Pulley, Inclined Plane
  12. 12Energy
  13. 13Momentum
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Year 1 — Physics

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blur_on Matter
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Year 2 — Chemistry & Biology

In Year 2, children progress to learning the fundamentals of chemistry and biology — building on the scientific thinking and inquiry skills developed in Year 1.

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By the end of this program, students are prepared to receive further training and aim for participation in the National Science Bowl competition.

Meet Instructors

An interdisciplinary thinker passionate about inspiring young minds

Dr. Sinan Li

Dr. Sinan Li, PhD

Chief Partner, Cross-discipline

school PhD in Medical Physics, Imperial College London
business MBA, University of Washington
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Teaching Philosophy:

"Understanding Begins At the Root"

"I believe true understanding comes from distilling a concept down to the point where a child can understand. I love being challenged by kids and inspiring their curious minds to think critically and connect the dots that bind knowledge together. Children's intelligence often exceeds our own, for their minds are open and free of assumptions."

Start a Journey That Lasts a Lifetime

Join a small group of curious minds exploring the physical world with depth, rigor, and joy. Build habits of thinking that will define your child's intellectual future.

Questions? Contact us at info@nexosci.com