Camp: Space Exploration and Aerospace Research! (STEM/Steam Course)
In this 3 week camp (meeting 4 times per week, Mon-Thu), we'll learn about NASA centers located across the U.S., discuss innovative space exploration technologies and investigate key science & aerospace engineering concepts! (STEM / STEAM)
Quantum Physics for Kids
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12 live meetings
10 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This 12-session camp provides an in-depth exploration of NASA centers and the field of space exploration. NASA, headquartered in Washington DC, has 10 major centers and 8 additional research facilities located throughout the United States. NASA partnerships are also found in every U.S. state and many other countries. This course explores the major space centers, current missions, history highlights, space engineering concepts and internship opportunities, for kids who love space and for aspiring future scientists. Each class session will explore a different space center and discuss a variety of fascinating science research and space topics, as detailed below -- Session 1: Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas Astronaut Training, Conducting Science Research in Microgravity Mission Control Orion Program Session 2: Kennedy Space Center, Merritt City, Florida Launch Control Center Swamp Works Growing Crops in Space Session 3: Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California CubeSat Development (Cube Satellites) NASA Starling Mission Moon Rover Prototype Session 4: Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio & Neil Armstrong Test Facility, Sandusky, Ohio Space Simulations and Spacecraft Testing Space Propulsion and Cryogenic Fluids Space Camp Session 5: Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland James Webb and Hubble Telescopes International Space Station Session 6: Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California Atmospheric Flight Research Electric Aviation Session 7: Langley Research Center and NASA Engineering and Safety Center, Hampton, Virginia Quesst Mission Supersonic Flight Sustainable Aircraft Manufacturing NESC Academy Session 8: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California Robotics Mars Exploration Rovers Session 9: Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama Space Launch System Planetary Missions Program Session 10: Stennis Space Center, Hancock County, Mississippi NASA Artemis Project Propulsion Testing Session 11: Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC NASA History Highlights: Apollo 11, Voyager, Viking Session 12: Key NASA Collaborations Space X European Space Agency
Learning Goals
Session 1: Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas
Astronaut Training, Conducting Science Research in Microgravity
Mission Control
Orion Program
Session 2: Kennedy Space Center, Merritt City, Florida
Launch Control Center
Swamp Works
Growing Crops in Space
Session 3: Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California
CubeSat Development (Cube Satellites)
NASA Starling Mission
Moon Rover Prototype
Session 4: Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio & Neil Armstrong Test Facility, Sandusky, Ohio
Space Simulations and Spacecraft Testing
Space Propulsion and Cryogenic Fluids
Space Camp
Session 5: Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland
James Webb and Hubble Telescopes
International Space Station
Session 6: Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California
Atmospheric Flight Research
Electric Aviation
Session 7: Langley Research Center and NASA Engineering and Safety Center, Hampton, Virginia
Quesst Mission Supersonic Flight
Sustainable Aircraft Manufacturing
NESC Academy
Session 8: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California
Robotics
Mars Exploration Rovers
Session 9: Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama
Space Launch System
Planetary Missions Program
Session 10: Stennis Space Center, Hancock County, Mississippi
NASA Artemis Project
Propulsion Testing
Session 11: Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC
NASA History Highlights:
Apollo 11, Voyager, Viking
Session 12: Key NASA Collaborations
Space X
European Space Agency
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas
Our first session introduces the course and the map of NASA Centers. We begin our NASA adventures with the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. We'll explore the following programs at Johnson Space Center:
- Astronaut Training
- Conducting Science Research in Microgravity
- Mission Control
- Orion Program 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Kennedy Space Center, Merritt City, Florida
Session 2 travels to the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt City, Florida. We'll explore the following programs at Kennedy Space Center:
- Launch Control Center
- Swamp Works
- Growing Crops in Space 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California
In Class 3, we visit Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, California. We'll explore the following programs at Ames:
- CubeSat Development (Cube Satellites)
- NASA Starling Mission
- Moon Rover Prototype 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio & Neil Armstrong Test Facility, Sandusky,
Session 4 travels to the Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio & Neil Armstrong Test Facility, Sandusky, Ohio. We will learn about the following programs:
- Space Simulations and Spacecraft Testing
- Space Propulsion and Cryogenic Fluids
- Space Camp 50 mins online live lesson
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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We're excited to support your child in exploring quantum physics, science and inventions! Our classes are designed to get kids excited about physics and its impact on our lives, while supporting students in developing critical thinking skills. Our classes incorporate presentations, hands-on activities, guided discussion, physical demos, cartoon visuals & educational animations. Courses are carefully structured to scaffold complex topics in supported stages.
About Our Teachers:
Valerie Mih (Education Director)
Valerie has been teaching STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) classes and creating educational materials for students of all ages for over 20 years. She holds an MFA in Film, Video & Computer Animation from the University of Southern California, with a focus on 3D animation. After working in the entertainment industry (including animating on the films "A Bugs Life" and "Toy Story II"), she discovered a passion for educational media and curriculum development. Since the mid-2000's, she has served as a full-time educator and educational content developer. In the past 3 years, her focus has been on developing materials and curriculum to help teach physics and science to children and teens. Valerie is also a professor of animation technology at California College of the Arts in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Mark Baraket (Teacher)
Prof. Mark Baraket is a certified science & space ambassador with the National Space Society in Washington DC. He has been an astrophysicist for many years and worked on 2 NASA projects. Today he shares his knowledge of the universe and all areas of physics with students domestically & internationally. He holds a Masters in Astrophysics from the University of California, Berkeley.
Chloe Weisberg (Teacher)
Chloe studied Biological Sciences at the University of Chicago as an undergraduate and is completing her master’s degree research on inquiry-based science instruction. Her excitement about physics was sparked by Chad Orzel’s book "How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog." Chloe enjoys nurturing curiosity for science and technology in her students through engaging, creative lessons. In addition to teaching school-age children through Quantum Physics for Kids, Chloe has been involved with science education for over ten years as a teaching assistant, tutor, enrichment instructor, and museum volunteer.
Alex Ky (Teacher)
Alex is a graduate from the University of Michigan where he studied Biochemistry and Applied Statistics. He is currently in medical school. Alex's passion for science started in 6th grade when he started competing in Science Olympiad. Learning about Anatomy and Forensics opened Alex's eyes to the vast world of science and he has been continually seeking out ways to help others develop a love for science as well. Alex has worked for O'Rourke Lab researching type II diabetes and is also a volunteer Science Olympiad coach teaching events such as Crime Busters and Food Science to middle schoolers.
Rachael Battaglia (Teacher)
Rachael studied Biological Sciences, Mathematics, and Elementary Education at Salisbury University as an undergraduate and taught ten years as a middle school science teacher. She contributed to writing her county’s NGSS curriculum and organized/ ran the Engineering Program for the middle school. Rachael loves her students’ curiosity for science and technology and helps grow that love with engaging discovery lessons.Reviews
Live Group Class
$72
weekly4x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
5-13 learners per class
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