for 16 classes
Astronomy: Key to the Universe (Live)
Completed by 57 learners
Ages 8-12
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(826 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week, 16 weeks
1-7 learners per class
50 min
What's included
16 live meetings
13 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this sixteen week course learners will gain a foundation in the field of astronomy. We will cover key concepts such as stellar and planetary formation, galaxies, black holes, cosmology, and astrobiology. We will investigate questions such as: What is the scientific method? Why do we study space? How do telescopes work? What kinds of planets are there? What is nuclear fusion? How do galaxies form? This is a highly interactive course. Students will learn through an image and video filled presentation and discussion. Students’ participation and questions are regularly encouraged. Classes are designed to encourage student engagement and follow their curiosity. Week 1 – FOUNDATIONS The Scientific Method Measurements of Distance Earth and the Moon Laws of Planetary Motion Newton’s Laws Week 2 – LIGHT AND MATTER The Electromagnetic Spectrum Thermal Radiation Spectroscopy Week 3 – TELESCOPES Optical Telescopes Radio Telescopes Space-Based Telescopes Week 4 – SOLAR SYSTEMS Our Solar System Formation Interplanetary Matter Other Solar Systems Week 5 – THE TERRESTRIAL PLANETS Atmospheres Magnetospheres Earth-Moon System Mercury Venus Mars Week 6 – THE JOVIAN PLANETS Atmospheres Interiors Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Week 7 – DWARF PLANETS Atmospheres Structures Pluto Ceres Other Dwarf Planets Week 8 – OTHER BODIES OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM Moons Rings Asteroids Comets Week 9 – THE SUN Interior Atmosphere Sun Cycles Week 10 – STARS Luminosity Apparent Brightness Mass Temperatures Sizes Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Week 11 – INTERSTELLAR MEDIUM Interstellar Matter Star-Formation Regions Star Clusters Week 12 – STELLAR EVOLUTION Main Sequence Stars Star Birth Star Death Supernova Week 13 – NEUTRON STARS AND BLACK HOLES Neutron Stars Pulsars Magnetars Black Holes Week 14 – GALAXIES The Milky Way Galactic Structures Hubble’s Classification Distribution Week 15 – COSMOLOGY The Early Universe Formation of Nuclei and Atoms Inflation Week 16 – ASTROBIOLOGY The Evolution of Life Life in Our Solar System Life Beyond Our Solar System The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence There is no textbook for this class. All necessary learning materials will be provided in the classroom. There are no prerequisites for this class. While we will discuss some of the mathematics used in astronomy, learners will not need to use math in this course, unless they would like to for “extra credit”.
Other Details
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 from American Military University
My masters is in Space Science and I am passionate about all things astronomy related. Reviews
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