for 4 classes
Build Your Own Planet: Introduction to Planetology Summer Camp
Completed by 23 learners
Ages 8-12
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
4x per week, 1 week
1-7 learners per class
45 min
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will be expected to work on their project outside of class. They will have the freedom to create it in the medium of their choice (e.g. written, drawing, model, or video presentation). Optional: There will be additional videos posted to the classroom page for students to dive deeper on class subjects.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This camp introduces students to the foundations of planetary science. We will explore how planets are formed and evolve over time, their physical properties, and interactions with other celestial bodies. We will meet four times in one week. During the course, each student will create their own fictional planet based on what they learn, covering properties such as mass, orbit, structure, atmosphere, climate, surface features, and the presence of rings and moons. They will get to present their planet to their classmates during the final meeting. 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. This course is perfect for the young space enthusiast who wants to deepen and expand their knowledge of Space. However, no previous knowledge in the subject is required. Classes are designed to encourage student engagement and follow their curiosity. Class One: Introduction - Gravity - Formation - Star system Class Two: Planetary Properties - Mass and size - Orbit and rotation - Interior - Temperature - Magnetic field - Surface composition and structure - Atmosphere Class Three: Planetary Systems - Rings - Moons - Binary systems - Biology Class Four: Presentations and Review There are no prerequisites for this class. While we will discuss some of the mathematics used in planetology, 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
Hello! My name is Arwen, and I am absolutely passionate about space science, the environment, and teaching! I offer courses about the solar system, planets, natural processes, soil, and the environment. I am a NASA Solar System Ambassador and science author. My Master's is in Space Science, and I have undergraduate degrees in Agricultural Ecology, and Natural Resource Management. I am currently working on a doctorate in STEM education.
I believe curiosity and learning are human instincts. I try to honor that by asking the learners lots of questions and encouraging them to think about information in new ways.
When not teaching, you can find me hosting "Found in Space: A Science Podcast for Kids and Teens" or playing Dungeons and Dragons and exploring the Southwest with my three homeschooled kiddos and our cat named Eratosthenes!
I like to keep class sizes small so each learner can get individualized and full attention.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to ask about discounts for siblings
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