per class
Astronomy Explorations: Our Solar System
Completed by 207 learners
Ages 5-8
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
1-8 learners per class
45 min
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
There are not many things that can engage the imagination quite like outer space does and astronomy makes a perfect springboard for learning about science. In this class series, we will explore the terrestrial planets in our Solar System (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) and the gas giant planets in our Solar System (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) and discover unique features of each of these alien worlds. Students will learn through various interactive and hands-on methods. An outline of the class schedule will be: -Welcome to class and introductions -Sing a song about the planets in our Solar System -Take an engaging “trip” to each planet and learn about each one’s unique features. (An optional coloring sheet will be provided to help each student identify the planets) -Wrap up and review ******************************************************** Classroom Expectations and Guidelines: 1) My goal is to keep classes close to the scheduled amount of time, however, sometimes classes with low enrollments or especially talkative students may go over or under a few minutes. Classes will begin and end at the scheduled times, even if learners are late to the classroom or absent. 2) If no learners are in the classroom, I will wait 10 minutes before exiting the classroom. As stated in Outschool’s policy, “If your learners have not joined the meeting 10 minutes after the start time, the meeting may be canceled, at the teacher’s discretion. This is considered a missed meeting and you are not entitled to a refund.” 3) To ensure safety and security, ALL of my students are required to turn their cameras on at the beginning of class so I can check identity. They may turn their cameras off after I have verified them. Students will also be asked to speak throughout each class, so a working microphone is required. This also helps ensure security and safety. 3) All students will be muted upon entering the classroom to prevent background noise and distractions. Please familiarize your child with the “Mute” and “Unmute” button in Zoom. (Parents are not required to be present during class, but it is helpful to be nearby in case your child has IT issues.) 4) I follow all Outschool refund policies. Please familiarize yourself with them here: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/16379-refund-policies-and-happiness-guarantee 5) For multiple learner’s from your household, Outschool’s policies states, “Parents are welcome to enroll two or more learners in the same section of a class provided that the class has enough spaces. You will need to enroll each learner separately for the section, but learners are welcome to share a device if that would make it easier to attend class.”
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify the planets of our Solar System in order and learn unique features about each one.
Other Details
Supply List
An optional coloring page will be provided.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
For the past 20 years, Alana has taught astronomy to children. She worked at the Angelo State University Planetarium, is part of NASA's Nightsky Network, and regularly provides astronomy outreach opportunities to her community.
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