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Astronomy for Big Kids: The Phases of the Moon
Breezy Ocaña Flaquer, PhD
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(28)
In this one time STEAM class we will talk about the Moon, how it orbits around the Earth and why we see different phases of the Moon throughout the month.
Class experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
In this one time class, we will focus on the Moon; how the Moon orbits the Earth; and how we see different parts of the Moon illuminated as it moves around planet Earth, showing us its different phases. In order to understand the phases of the moon, we will visualize the Earth, Sun and Moon system. For this, I will show the students my "Phases Simulator Machine" ( a shoebox with a small ball in the center representing the moon, a light on one of the sides, representing the Sun, and 4 little...
Ph. D. in Astrophysics - Astrophysics/Astronomy Communicator/Educator/Adjunct at the San Diego University volunteering on a number of community projects that promote a mindful STEAM curriculum. I also homeschool my three children, and I am personally active internationally offering workshops to both children, adults and teachers.
The students may bring a flash light and any spherical object (an orange, a ball, etc.) to experiment with me on how to make the phases of the Moon. Although they can bring any spherical object, I recommend one with plain colors that they can hold with one hand.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(28)
I am an adjunct professor at San Diego State University and I teach Astronomy/Astrophysics courses. This is my passion and life long carrier (I hold a PhD in Astrophysics). It is what I know best, but it is also related or relatable to any other...
Group Class
$25
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
1-4 learners per class
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