Blast-Off to Space: The Dwarf Planets
In Blast-Off to Space: The Dwarf Planets, students will be introduced to the Dwarf Planets in our Solar System: Ceres, Pluto, Makemake, Haumea & Eris, & will learn how each of these is unique in an exciting, 4-day, interactive & fun course.
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
As Space is becoming increasingly important in most countries around the world, especially given the amount of Space travel that has recently increased, it is more and more important for our children to know, at least basic knowledge about the Space around us, our Solar System, and the incredible objects we have found in the Cosmos, such as planets, moons, space rocks, galaxies, and more! Plus, most learners find this topic to be extremely interesting as their young minds get to explore the possibilities of Space! This class is perfect for the explorer in all of us! The Blast-Off to Space Courses are designed to allow learners to come together in a 4-day class, for just 30 minutes per day, during which time we cover a very specific part of Space in detail. Schedule Outline: Day 1: We begin our class learning the definition of a Dwarf Planet and how these are different than the Main Planets in our Solar System. We will then learn about the closest Dwarf Planet to Earth, Ceres, and describe the basic features & how it is different than other planets. Day 2: On this day, we will review the definition of a Dwarf Planet & then set out to explore the most famous of all Dwarf Planets, Pluto. We will discuss its structure, surface, atmosphere, and other interesting details of this famous dwarf planet. We will then investigate the Dwarf Planet which is the farthest from our Sun and almost equal to the size of Pluto, Eris. Day 3: We will review the definition of a Dwarf Planet & then set out to discover the next two in our Solar System, Haumea & Makemake. We will examine their basic features & how they are different than other planets. Day 4: On this last day, we will participate in a class game. Students will be invited to review the different Dwarf Planets as we play a fun & interactive game, online as a class. For this particular course, Blast-Off to Space: The Dwarf Planets, we will focus on learning the location and interesting details of each Dwarf Planet, such as structure, surface, atmosphere, moons, and more. The teacher will use a variety of presentation & teaching tools, including videos, discussions, pictures, and interactive games, as we have fun learning all about the wonders of Space together. There will also be additional materials, notes, color pages, and activities the students can complete in the Outschool classroom, for those looking for supplemental materials. At the end of this 4-day course, students will earn a Space Badge, sent in Digital Format, which parents can print off and Learners can proudly display. *No previous knowledge or classes required.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to define Dwarf Planets & tell how they are different than the Main Planets in our Solar System. Learners will also be able to identify all five Dwarf Planets located within our Solar System: Ceres, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris, as well as describe some basic features for each of these, such as structure, surface, atmosphere, moons, and more.
Other Details
Supply List
Any learning materials needed will be available for download in the Outschool classroom.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
I have always had a love of space, from the moment my grandpa, an amateur astronomer, let me look through the 10-foot telescope he built all by himself, to watching shuttles & satellites lift into the sky, and watching some fall back to the earth. I have spotted some of the largest dust storms to hit Mars, and have enjoyed looking at the various craters on our Moon and seeing the rings around Saturn, all from my own backyard in Missouri & while using other telescopes my grandpa built. I have never ceased my exploration and search, looking to the skies to watch for eclipses, comets, and so much more! My love of all things Space has only increased with time, and I feel it is the next great wave of the future! As a teacher with a Master’s Degree in Teaching & over 30 years of experience working with children of various ages, and more than 5 years teaching students about Space, as well as other Science-related subject-matter, I love sharing my knowledge with the next generation. My hope is to instill the awe-inspiring beauty the Unknown Universe holds, as well as encourage students to dream and believe! I hope to see you in class as we Blast-Off to Space!
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Live Group Class
$30
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
30 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
3-9 learners per class