Physics for Kids: Discover How the World Works!
A fun, hands-on introduction to the basics of physics for primary school students — exploring forces, motion, energy, light, and sound through simple experiments and everyday examples.
Perfect for: Primary school students aged 6–12, homeschooling families, parents wanting to enrich their child's science education, and primary school teachers looking for engaging supplementary physics content.
Have you ever wondered why a ball rolls downhill, how a rainbow forms, or why you can hear your friend from across the playground? The answers are all physics — and physics is everywhere!
This course is designed especially for primary years students (ages 6–12) who are naturally curious about the world around them. Through colourful explanations, relatable examples, and exciting hands-on activities using everyday household materials, young learners will build a solid and lasting understanding of fundamental physics concepts — no complicated maths required.
Each lesson is short, engaging, and packed with "aha!" moments. Students will push, pull, drop, shine, and listen their way through the core pillars of introductory physics: forces and motion, energy, light, sound, and the states of matter. By the end, they won't just know physics facts — they'll think like little scientists.
Whether you're a parent looking for enriching after-school content, a homeschool educator seeking a structured science curriculum, or a classroom teacher wanting supplementary resources, this course delivers everything you need to spark a lifelong love of science in young minds.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain what physics is and why it matters in everyday life
- Identify and describe different types of forces, including gravity, friction, and magnetism
- Understand the difference between potential and kinetic energy with real-world examples
- Describe how light travels and behaves, including reflection and refraction
- Explain how sound is made and how it travels through different materials
- Distinguish between solids, liquids, and gases and describe how matter can change state
- Design and carry out simple physics experiments using household materials
- Develop scientific thinking skills: observe, predict, test, and conclude
Curriculum
6 modules · 16 lessons
Your teacher
Rehan Afzal Khan
Hi there, budding scientists — and welcome, parents and teachers! I'm so excited to be your guide on this journey into the wonderful world of physics. I've spent years making science come alive for young learners, and I firmly believe that every child is born a natural scientist — full of questions, curiosity, and a love of discovering how things work. In this course, we're going to explore some of the biggest ideas in physics using simple experiments, everyday examples, and a whole lot of fun. No boring textbooks here — just real science you can see, touch, and test for yourself. I can't wait to see the experiments you try and the questions you come up with along the way. Let's get started!
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