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Current Events in Space Technology and Rocket Launches as They Happen! 10-14yo

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Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
Weekly events and discussion for fans of: Rockets * NASA * SpaceX * Kerbal * James Webb Telescope * Starship * Falcon * Rocket Science * Mars * Moon Mission * Astronauts * Space Station * Blue Origin * Virgin Galactic * Space Travel * Rover #academic
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Live video meetings
1x per week
4-10 learners per class
60 min

What's included

1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Teacher Tom was featured as a top educator on Outschool's EPIC Spotlight for being a Passion-Driven Educator in 2021!

During this class, we will be talking about the latest happenings in Space Technology and Rocket Launches!

The class will be a combination of slides, videos, and discussions, and learners can jump in and share their thoughts or ask questions at any point. They can also bring up topics they've seen or read about.

The class will begin with a big list of exciting things that have happened, are happening, or are about to happen in Space Technology & Rocket Launches.  We will discuss these to get everyone on the same page, and outline what we will be seeing in class. Then we will move out to the visuals.

The discussions will be a combination of current events as they are happening, along with space technology and rocket science questions that your learner brings to the table. There is not a pre-determined schedule, as there are new advances in space technology and new rocket launches all the time. 

For example:
- SpaceX Starship Rocket 
- International Space Station
- SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket
- United Launch Alliance (Rocket Company)
- Blue Origin (Rocket Company)
- Starlink Satellites (New space-based internet technology)
- Discussion of the progression of rocket types over the years. (NASA Space Shuttle program, etc.)
- SpaceX Starship History

Please note that this is not an astronomy class, although we will see some discoveries from time to time. 

I teach several Space, Science, History, Trades & Technology classes including; Women in Space (Historic & Modern) Analog Astronauts & Missions, Current Events in Space Technology & Rocket Launches, Billionaires in Space, Rockets in Space, Kerbal Space Program, Ham Radio, The Science of Fireworks, Historic Antarctic Expeditions, Lego Challenges, Tools, Finish Carpentry & more!

Learning Goals

Students will learn:
-how quickly space technology is advancing
-how soon they might be able to move to Mars
-how there can be setbacks in this kind of progress when testing has explosive results
-how perseverance and progress go hand in hand

They will also learn discussion skills and might pick up some rocket science

Other Details

Parental Guidance
There will be footage shared of (unmanned) rockets crash-landing. As we cover current events, there may be reasons to share footage of manned rockets crash-landing. (Parents will be notified in advance if this becomes possible)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a licensed Ham Radio Operator, and I've built rockets and made rocket fuels in the past. (We will NOT be teaching learners how to make their own rocket fuel in this class).

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