Astronomy: Venus - Ocean Mysteries
In this one-time class, students will learn about Venus, the water cycle, and whether or not our neighbouring planet could have at one point held water on its surface
John PhD
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Do you have a passion for astronomy, a fascination with oceanography and marine biology, or perhaps a curiosity about the secrets of the solar system? If the answer is yes, then this class is perfect for you! In this one-time class, we'll embark on an exciting voyage spanning billions of years to uncover the significance of our planet's oceans. We'll extend these captivating concepts beyond Earth to explore our celestial neighbor, Venus! Prepare to delve deep into the enigmatic history and current conditions of our neighboring planet, Venus. What's the story behind this mysterious world? How does it compare to Earth today, and what clues does it hold about its history? Perhaps most intriguingly, could Earth have shared a fate similar to Venus? Join us on an astronomical tour to find out if one of the most Earth-like planets could have been even more similar—by hosting liquid water!
Learning Goals
Science and astronomy fans will learn about our planet and Venus, including their shared and diverging histories through the life of the solar system!
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Based on research by Turbet et al. (2021). Day-night cloud asymmetry prevents early oceans on Venus but not on Earth. Nature 598 (276-280).
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from Saint Mary's University
Hello, Outschoolers!
My name is John and I have been a scientist and educator for over 15 years. I hold a Bachelor of Science (Honors in Biology), Master of Applied Sciences, and a Ph.D. in biology. Over my BSc, MSc and PhD I have designed and delivered courses for students aged 3 to 63 for class sizes ranging from one-on-one lessons to classrooms of over 300 students.
I have professionally taught subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, and Math, as well as more focused lessons such as courses in Public Speaking, Time Management, and Conversation Skills. I have worked as a scientific mentor and instructor to students in elementary school all the way to university. I hold certificates for 150-hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language and 250-hour Intensive Teaching certificates, and have participated in seminars for Grading and Giving Feedback to students. I have given scientific conference presentations to audiences of more than 700 people, and have published a number of peer-reviewed scientific articles. I also have experience coaching a variety of sports including hockey, basketball, and volleyball. I have been teaching courses online for 5 years to more than 1200 students.
I am a lifelong student and love to learn new things each day. My teaching philosophy revolves around this idea, that every student has a lot of their own to offer and I always try to relate any topic to a student's interest. You may find classes of mine that take popular culture and relate these hobbies and interests with academic concepts to help students relate to the material. My classes are often heavy in discussion (though no student is forced to speak if they do not want to) and we expand on the material in each lesson based on what students are most interested in. This often results in courses that interest me in particular and that I think can offer students a lot of value and critical thinking skills. I teach high-level academic courses, as well as conversation-based community development to foster interest in sharing things students enjoy.
Private, personalized tutoring is also available. Send me a message if interested.
I hope to see you all in class soon!
JohnReviews
Live One-Time Class
$21
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-8 learners per class
