per class

Astronomy: Let's Journey to Other Planets!

Completed by 431 learners

Ages 8-12

Live One-Time Class

In this one time Astronomy course, student’s will learn about our solar system by exploring Planets, Stars and Celestial objects.

Gina Young, M.Ed.

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(88 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

2-9 learners per class

45 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

1 live meeting

45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6

In this class an understanding of the Solar System and the planets. We will focus on every planet orbiting our sun and the rotation of their moons.
      Teaching will be taught on the Outschool platform under the Zoom provided link after registration. During this class we will have fun interactive educational games with questions and answers. Also, I will present a presentation for more understanding of the lesson. We will focus on the following points.

1. How old is our solar system?
2. What is a satellite?
3. What is Earth’s sister planet?
4. Where is the Asteroid Belt?
5. Naming all our planets in order.

Students will be able to interact with myself and different online tools for the class. Near the end of class students will have fun assignment with drawing their own personal solar system that we discussed in class today.

Learning Goals

Students will know all of the planets and how to view some in the night sky.

Other Details

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Gina Young, M.Ed.

Joined July, 2020

4.9

88reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix

Hi, my name is Mrs. Gina, and I am a dedicated teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching Science and Technology courses for elementary and high school students. I also taught highly gifted students at UCLA summer programs, where I focused on STEM classes mainly on coding for ages 10-15 years old. Currently I am teaching STEM courses in Astronomy at Outschool.

I am a certified STEM educator provided by the Texas State NASA program. This includes Learning Pathways to the Moon, Artemis Return and Recovery, Explore the Moon for the Artemis Generation, and NASA Explore The Solar System and Beyond (The Lucy Mission). Currently I serve as a NASA Climate Change Research Initiative Education Ambassador to help bring data into my curriculum.  All of these certifications by NASA have added to my knowledge and expertise in teaching STEM courses.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree and a Master degree in Curriculum and Instruction, which have helped me develop skills in designing effective lesson plans, assessments, and incorporating the latest technological advancements in the classroom.

Currently, I reside in Los Angeles, California where I continue to teach and inspire students to pursue their passions in technology and STEM. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy reading, traveling, and stargazing on clear nights, which helps me gain inspiration and perspective to bring back into the classroom.

I am committed to providing my students with engaging and challenging learning experiences that foster their curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills, and prepare them for success in their future endeavors.