Astronomy II - Stargazing, Constellations, Quasars and Black Holes
Students, using smartphone and tablet apps, will learn how to identify, observe and track stellar objects.
William Council
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(205)
What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students are asked to spend at least 15 - 30 minutes a week stargazing using either apps, PCs, binoculars, telescopes or their natural eyes the various constellations.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Students will also learn how to track and calculate star positions using right ascension and declination, choose tools for amateur stargazing from naked eye observation to binoculars to telescopes, select computer and smartphone astronomy computer and apps and how to determine the time and day for upcoming astronomical events – eclipses, comets and meteor showers. Students will learn how to distinguish between stars and artificial satellites, the moon's phases, and more details on black holes, constellations, quasars.
Learning Goals
This course will review 88 constellations recognized by The International Astronomical Union.Students will learn about Messier Objects – A French Astronomer – Charles Messier (1730-1817) identified these 100 objects and categorized them by brightness.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Technology, Definitions and Constellations
Lesson One 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Black Holes, NASA and Constellations
Lesson Two 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Quasars and Constellations
Lesson Three 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Drake Equation, Dark Matter and Dark Energy
Lesson Four 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2016
4.9
205reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
William Alfred Council is a Freelance Writer / Digital Artist. He has a B.A. in English from Columbia University and is a Desert Storm Marine Corps Veteran. He is also a member of the League of Graphic Novel Educators.
A lifelong fan of comics, William interned at Marvel Comics under the tutelage of Editor Gregory Wright. Both a Writer and Graphic Artist since 1992, William began servicing individuals, local churches and organizations under the company name: New Vision Enterprises.
Besides Computer Consultations, William has also taught basic business skills and successfully found funding for Not for Profit organizations. He is currently the President of Zephaniah Comics. He has published Heroic Visions: Superhero Role Playing Adventure Game, Against the E.S.T.: Heroic Visions Adventure Module and two ongoing comic books - The Zephaniah Chronicles and Ogden Tales. They are available at Amazon, RPGNow and DriveThruComics. Article credits include the Yahoo Contributors Network, Demand Studios, Writers Research Group, 3D Artist, Author's Connection, Money Maker's Monthly, Editor's Choice and Home Business Magazine.Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $80 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Completed by 43 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-9 learners per class
