What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
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Look out! It's a black hole! Should we be concerned that a black hole will swallow the Earth? Are there really billions more galaxies beyond our own Milky Way? These are questions that any space enthusiast has asked. In this astronomy class, students will have the opportunity to learn about some of the most fascinating objects in the Universe: Black holes and galaxies.
Learning Goals
Students will learn some of the fundamentals about black holes, including types and current ideas about their formation.
Students will learn about the different types of galaxies, including our home galaxy: The Milky Way.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Black Holes: Anatomy and Detection
You will learn about the main parts of a black hole and how astronomers detect these objects.
Lesson 2:
Black Holes: Types and Formation
You will learn about the main types of black holes and how astronomers believe they are formed.
Lesson 3:
The Milky Way
You will learn about our home galaxy: the Milky Way.
Lesson 4:
Galaxies
You will learn about the main types of galaxies based off of Hubble's classification method.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
❄☃ Mrs. May will be taking a winter break from the weeks of December 1 - January 5. Normal classes will resume during the week of January 12, but please check out her self-paced classes in the meantime. ❄☃
I am a 5-star ACE certified teacher and was recognized as an Outschool "Outstanding Educator." My passion is teaching astronomy. There is nothing like hearing the "Ooos" and "Awws" from families who have seen the rings of Saturn for the first time through a telescope. The Universe is a vast and amazing place! I am looking forward to sharing many of its curiosities and wonders with your learner!
𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Angelo State University and a Master's of Science degree in Astrophysics from the University of Alabama where I studied extragalactic astronomy. While in graduate school, I was also a Teaching Assistant for the department's astronomy classes and labs.
During my undergraduate years, I had the honor of working at Texas' second largest planetarium on the campus of Angelo State University. I loved coordinating public planetarium shows and star talks. During this time, I realized how much I love astronomy education.
For the past decade, I have had the opportunity to homeschool my 3 children. I also teach astronomy classes in my community, allowing me to share these explorations with others. I enjoy catering to different learning styles and appreciate what each learner brings to the classroom.
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Ages: 9-13