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Planetary Science With Star Wars Planets

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Lauren James
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(3,143)
Explore the planets in the Star Wars universe and how real-life planetary science applies (or doesn't apply) to these worlds. Includes astronomy, atmospheric science, geology, oceanography, and astrobiology. No Star Wars knowledge required!

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US Grade 4 - 7
7 lessons//7 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Planetary Astronomy, Part 1
⬥ Introduction to the course ⬥ What is Planetary Astronomy? ⬥ Is that galaxy far, far away a realistic galaxy? ⬥ Solar system formation (Lira San, Starkiller Base, Exegol) ⬥ Stars in solar systems (Ahch-To, Tatooine, Dathomir) ⬥ Earth-like planets and the Habitable Zone (Takodana, Tython, Zygerria, Alderaan, Kashyyyk, Lotho Minor)
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Planetary Astronomy, Part 2
⬥ Planetary rings (D'Qar, Lah'Mu) ⬥ Moons in a solar system (Iego, Ajan Kloss, Yavin Prime) ⬥ Damaged planets (Anaxes, Hosnian Prime, Lola Sayu) ⬥ Asteroids (Polis Massa, Mining Guild Planetoid) ⬥ Gravitational forces (Nixus, Montross, Forest Moon of Endor)
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Atmospheric Science, Part 1
⬥ What is atmospheric science? ⬥ What affects a planet's atmosphere? (Agamar, Forest Moon of Endor, Mining Guild Planetoid) ⬥ Moon atmospheres (Bahryn, Concordia, Rishi Moon) ⬥ Human manipulation of atmospheres (Coruscant, Nal Hutta, Lothal) ⬥ Oxygen formation (Mandalore, Dagobah, Bespin, Sorgan, Orto Plutonia)
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Atmospheric Science, Part 2
⬥ Weather on planets (Jedha, Scipio, Cato Neimoidia) ⬥ How mountains affect an atmosphere (Kijimi and Krownest) ⬥ Are these atmospheres realistic? (Shantipole, Sorgan, Tatooine) ⬥ Miscellaneous atmosphere topics (Aleen, Vanqor, Florrum, Eadu, Umbara)
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Geology, Part 1
⬥ What is geology? ⬥ Layers of the Earth (Naboo, Mustafar, Scarif) ⬥ Plate tectonics (Concord Dawn, Dagobah, Florrum, Lah'Mu, Aeos Prime, Ahch-To, Kef Bir) ⬥ Volcanoes (Mustafar, Obadiah, Nevarro)
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Geology, Part 2
⬥ Minerals (Crait, Kessel, Malachor, Seelos, Vanqor, Yavin 4) ⬥ Erosion (Teth, Ryloth, Onerdon, Moraband, Garel, Iego, Eadu) ⬥ Fossils (Geonosis, Malastare, Rugosa)
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Oceanography + Geology Part 3
⬥ Caves (Aleen, Christophsis, Ilum, Lothal) ⬥ Groundwater (Jakku, Pasaana, Utapau) ⬥ Oceanography (Cantonica, Castilon, Cato Neimoidia, Corellia, Hoth, Kamino, Mon Cala, Rodia, Savareen)
I have been an Outschool teacher since 2018. I am a certified science teacher in the state of Arizona, with more than a decade of experience teaching children. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Space Science. My classes are offered in a lecture format, so your child can participate to his or her comfort level.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(3,143)
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7 pre-recorded lessons
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