The Investigative Claims Lab: Where Maths & Sciences Intersect

A Signature Summer Course hosted by Foundations for Learning

Presenter

Dr. Brianna Kolitzus | Private tutor & Academic Coach
Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Maths | Proofreading & Writing Consultation
brianna.kolitzus@foundationsforlearning.ch

Description

Start the summer off with a perfect combination of productivity and fun! What’s trending? From social media hype to scientific literacy, students follow the arc: Claim, Connect, Calculate, Conclude. Each session is organized around a real-world health claim that links to the sciences—biology, chemistry, and physics—with maths framing at least 25% of the content each day.

Designed for students preparing for competitive university programs, the course develops both scientific understanding and the ability to articulate curiosity about wider scientific issues with confidence. Inspired by the style of German chemist- communicator & YouTuber Dr. Mai, the modules blend theories and demos with fast-paced investigative lectures resembling a mini-medical school with discussions shaped by student interests. Unlike short crash-course revision, this week-long program enriches learning through continuity and feedback for a lasting impact, offering impressions to be talked about in college essays & interviews.

Daily Modules

Monday/Module 1. The Body’s Hidden Highways: Lymphatic Drainage – Maths 25% | Biology 50% | Chemistry 15% | Physics 10%

Tuesday/Module 2. Human Light: Biophotons & Energy – Maths 30% | Biology 30% | Chemistry 15% | Physics 25%

Wednesday/Module 3. The Body Electric: Circuits & Sensors in Wearable Tech – Maths 25% | Biology 25% | Chemistry 15% | Physics 35%

Thursday/Module 4. Fuel or Fiction? Supplements & Metabolism – Maths 30% | Biology 35% | Chemistry 25% | Physics 10%

Friday/Module 5. Disease & Decisions: Diabetes, Diets & an Introduction to Epidemiology – Maths 35% | Biology 35% | Chemistry 15% | Physics 15%

Learning Objectives

Revise — consolidate core concepts across maths and sciences through continuous engagement and targeted feedback,strengthening fluency and confidence for inquiry-based assessments.

Rethink — extend scientific literacy beyond a single syllabus by connecting real-world investigations to analytical writing such as IB IAs & EEs, AP IRRs & IWAs, and Maturaarbeit.

Reflect — track personal progress through structured reflection practices and articulate your scientific perspective in language suitable for university interviews and applications.

Program Benefits

Integrated & Aligned Curriculum — builds interdisciplinary connections through applied problem-solving and data-driven reasoning, supported by international frameworks (IB, AP, A-Level, Matura) to build conceptual fluency and mastery.
Scientific Literacy & Communication — strengthens the ability to interpret evidence, explain findings, and communicate mathematical logic with clarity both in writing and speaking.
University & Career Readiness — cultivates insight and intellectual independence in discussing science beyond the classroom, equipping students for higher education, future professional pathways, and life-long learning.

Features

Optional Homework – Article weblinks & videos before & after sessions

Mini Assessments– Pre- & Post-module quizzes

Cross-curricularEnrichment – Contemporary, real-life, global health-related issues

Personal Development – Reflection prompts IB CAS-style

Single-subject Revision – Demand-driven, optional 2.5h afternoon sessions *** offered daily if enough students request them

*** customized curation of exam style questions

Who?

Motivated upper-secondary students (IB, AP, A-Level, or Matura) seeking to strengthen assessment performance, apply learning across disciplines, and prepare for university-level study through the cross-curricular contexts, questions, and prompts featured in international assessments.in international assessments.