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Science & Nature
Astronomy and Culture: Greek Constellation Myths
Explore the connections between Greek mythology and astronomy! Each week we will spotlight a constellation and explore the Greek myth behind it, then create our own constellation art!
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55 minutes
per class
Once per week
over 6 weeks
7-10
year olds
3-9
learners per class
per learner - per class
How does a "Multi-Day" course work?
Meets multiple times at scheduled times
Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality
Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher
Great for engaging projects and interacting with diverse classmates from other states and countries
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Description
Class Experience
Students will explore the constellations in the context of Ancient Greek myths. Students will observe features of stars, including position in the sky, apparent brightness, size, and color.
I teach astronomy at the American Museum of Natural History and look forward to sharing my love of the solar system with you!
Supplies for the constellation project: -Week 1 - Blank star map printout - provided by instructor -Weeks 2-6: Provided printout for each constellation - distributed weekly by the instructor -Pencil and eraser -Preferred coloring supplies -Optional: Stickers, highlighters, or other art tools
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Greek and Roman myths contain references to sexuality, violence, and mortality. These references will be addressed in passing in a developmentally appropriate and sensitive manner.
We will be drawing from sources such as Homer's Iliad, D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, and the book Star Stories. All stories will be retold in the instructor's original words using public domain images. We will be utilizing the program Stellarium to visualize the night sky.
Teacher
Lisa GreenhutMuseum educator, science enthusiast and homeschooling parent
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United States407 total reviews
278 completed classes
About Me
My name is Lisa and I love science! I'm a science educator at the American Museum of Natural History, and I want to bring science classes straight to you. Some of my favorite topics are: -Rocks and Minerals - Geology rocks! -Volcanoes - Explosive...
