Astrobiology: A Deeper Look (Flex)

Does life exist beyond Earth? What would it look like and what would it require? How do scientists search for extraterrestrial life? Learn about astrobiology in creative science flex course.

Arwen Hubbard

685 total reviews for this teacher

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Completed by 2 learners

No live meetings

Over 4 weeks

8-13

year olds

1-7

learners per class

per learner - per week

How does a “Flexible Schedule” course work?

No scheduled live video chats

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Great if your learner prefers independent pacing or is uncomfortable with live video chat

Available Times

Pacific Time

Mon Jun 6

Jun 6 - Jul 4 (4 weeks)
Flexible Time

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Description

Class Experience

This four week flex course dives into the foundations of astrobiology. We will explore the origins of life on Earth and the possible evolution of life beyond our own planet. 

We will learn about the requirements for life as we know it on Earth, possible extraterrestrial environments in our own solar system that may support life, and how we search for life in other star systems. 

Student Projects:
Students will create their own fictional life-form based on what they learn. Students will...

I am an ecologist and have a master's in space.

No live meetings, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.

Teacher

Arwen Hubbard

Teaching Space and Environmental Science

685 total reviews

598 completed classes

About Me

Hello! My name is Arwen and I am absolutely passionate about space science, the environment, and teaching! I offer courses about the solar system, planets, natural processes, soil, and the environment. My Master’s is in Space Studies and I have...