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A Beginner's Guide to Aerospace: How to Be a Rocket Scientist!

In this 12-session course meeting once a week, we'll learn all about aerospace engineering, space physics and rocket science! #academic (Afterschool / Homeschool) STEM & Academic
Quantum Physics for Kids
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12 live meetings
10 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Homework Review Handouts will be provided after each class session to reinforce learning and retention of aerospace principles. Completion is optional.
Certificate of Completion
Students may request a Certificate of Completion from the instructor at the end of the course.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Have you ever wondered how rockets and spacecraft work? In this 12-session course, meeting once a week, students will learn about a wide variety of aerospace, astrophysics and rocket science concepts including Kepler's Laws, Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, centrifugal force, centripetal force, momentum, orbital mechanics, rocket design and new advances in space travel. 

During the course, a variety of activities will bring aerospace concepts to life, including physics simulations, drawing activities, educational presentations, discussions and visualizations. Printable Homework Review Handouts will be provided after each class to summarize and reinforce learning. 

With the teacher's guidance, students will learn about the following topics over 12 sessions:

Class 1 - Where Space Begins, Kepler's Laws & Planetary Orbits
Class 2 - Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, Universal Gravitational Constant, Centripetal Force, Momentum
Class 3 - All About Orbits & Orbital Mechanics
Class 4 - Anatomy of a Rocket
Class 5 - Rocket Equation Made Easy
Class 6 -  Clustering & Multistaging Rockets
Class 7 - Rocket Engine Systems and Nozzles Explained
Class 8 - Rocket Propulsion; How are we getting to the moon
Class 9 - Solid Rocket Motors basics & details
Class 10 - Liquid Rocket Engine Types 
Class 11 - New space plane Dream Chaser Tenacity; Cryogenic fuels
Class 12 - New advances and engines for interplanetary & interstellar flight

The course content will build from week to week, so if a class is missed, it is recommended to watch the Class Recordings which are automatically posted to the Classroom 1-2 hours after the live meeting is held. 

Teacher Expertise: This course is taught by Quantum Physics for Kids instructor Prof. Mark Baraket (M.S. Astrophysics UC Berkeley), an experienced aerospace & aeronautics educator.
Learning Goals
Introduction to the field of Aerospace including: Kepler's Laws, Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, Universal Gravitational Constant, orbital mechanics, centrifugal force, centripetal force, rocket design, propulsion techniques & new innovations.
Please see the syllabus for additional details.
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Syllabus

12 Lessons
over 12 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Where Space Begins, Kepler's Laws & Planetary Orbits
 Introduction to the course and exploration of where space begins, Kepler's Laws and planetary orbits. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, Centrifugal Force, Centripetal Force
 This session discusses Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, Universal Gravitational Constant, Centrifugal force and Centripetal force. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
All About Orbits & Orbital Mechanics
 Session 3 explores orbits of planets and orbital mechanics of human-made objects such as satellites and spacecraft. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Anatomy of a Rocket
 This lesson discusses the different parts of a rocket and their functions. 
50 mins online live lesson

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This course is taught by Quantum Physics for Kids instructor Prof. Mark Baraket (M.S. Astrophysics UC Berkeley), a professional astrophysicist with a commitment to teaching the next generation of scientists. Quantum Physics for Kids is dedicated to introducing young students to the amazing world of quantum physics, invention & science research! We've been offering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) classes and creating educational materials for students of all ages for over 15 years. We're excited to share this course content with more students through Outschool. 

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weekly or $216 for 12 classes
1x per week, 12 weeks
50 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
5-13 learners per class

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