An Amazing Trip Through Our Solar System
In this 6 week course, we will go on a special journey through our solar system to learn about the sun, the moon, the planets, and other objects found within it. We will also learn why our solar system is unique and many more fun facts.
Dawn Sifuentes
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(345)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
In this 6 week class, we will go on a journey through our solar system. We will learn about the sun, the moon, the planets, and many other objects found at our end of the Milky Way. We will learn in a variety of ways by watching video clips, viewing slideshows, listening to and singing fun songs, and having lots of discussions as we explore a different topic each week. We will also complete some hands-on activities or projects that accompany certain lessons. These will be posted in the classroom the week before they are needed so that they can be printed off ahead of time. Here is a breakdown of our weekly lessons: Week 1: We will be introduced to our galaxy and read and learn all about stars, particularly our sun. We will learn about the Earth, why we have day and night, and why we have seasons. We will also learn why Earth is the only planet in our solar system that can sustain life. Week 2: We will read and learn all about the moon and its phases. We will complete the phases of the moon activity. We will also learn about the first moon landing. Week 3: We will read and learn all about the inner planets, how fast they orbit and rotate, and their distances from the sun. We will also learn about the main asteroid belt that separates the inner and outer planets. We will complete a chart for the first 4 planets and their distances. Week 4: We will read and learn all about the outer planets, how fast they orbit and rotate, and their distances from the sun. We will also learn about the moons that orbit these planets. We will complete a chart for the last 4 planets and their distances. Week 5: We will read and learn all about comets, asteroids, and dwarf planets. We will also learn about the dwarf planet Pluto and why it used to be considered the ninth planet. Week 6: We will read and learn all about meteors, meteorites, and meteoroids. We will also complete a model of the solar system using candy. We will use butterscotches, nerds, regular M&Ms and mini M&Ms, peppermints, lifesavers, snow caps, gumdrops, and pop rocks.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the many objects in our solar system and their characteristics.
Students will learn about what causes day and night and the seasons.
Students will learn about the phases of the moon.
Students will learn the differences between orbit and rotation.
Students will learn about the distances of the planets from the sun.
Students will be able to construct a candy model of our solar system.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
N/A
Supply List
There will be some sheets provided depending on the week. These will usually be posted the week before they are needed to give ample time to have them printed off.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
345reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Lourdes College
I have been a classroom teacher for 18 years and I have taught third grade for the last 9 years. The solar system is one of the many topics I have taught more times than I can count. Space science is a huge passion of mine.Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-8 learners per class
