What's included
14 live meetings
11 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Get ready to embark on an extraordinary cosmic adventure that will take you from us across the universe and back to our own planet. "Journey Through the Cosmos" is a seven-week odyssey through the cosmos, designed specifically for curious minds like yours in middle school. In this interactive and engaging exploration, we will unravel the mysteries of the expanding universe, navigate the vastness of the Milky Way Galaxy, and embark on a thrilling tour of our very own solar system. Buckle up for a journey through Earth's fascinating history, understand the forces that shape our world, and delve into the intricate dance of the Sun, Moon, and Earth. Every week, we'll dive into hands-on projects that bring the cosmos to life. From crafting a timeline for Earth's history to experimenting with gravitational forces to making a model of the Sun, get ready to unleash your creativity and scientific curiosity. Week 1: The Expanding Universe Week 2: The Milky Way Galaxy Week 3: The Sun Week 4: Gravitational Forces Week 5: Earth's History Week 6: Earth, Moon, and Sun Systems Week 7: Structure and Composition of the Atmosphere This unit study aims to blend educational content with hands-on, engaging activities, fostering a sense of curiosity and wonder about the cosmos in middle school students.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the universe, our galaxy, and solar system and understand the forces that make our planet inhabitable.
Syllabus
14 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
The Expanding Universe
Unravel the mysteries of the expanding universe.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Milky Way Galaxy
Navigate the vastness of the Milky Way Galaxy.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Sun
Explore the Sun and embark on a thrilling tour of our very own solar system.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Gravitational Forces
Understand the forces that shape our world.
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All lessons and activities are based on scientific fact and research.
Learners will be using scissors for some of the projects.
Supply List
Paper Pencil Coloring Supplies Paint Sponges Paintbrushes Water Construction Paper Scissors Glue Balls of different sizes Craft Stick Chopstick Pipe Cleaner 2 Clothespins or Binder Clips All supplies needed will be posted at least one week in advance.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
10 teachers have teaching certificates
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
9 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Master's Degree from Duke University
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Teachers will have at least 5 years experience teaching middle school science.
Here is a link to a document with all of Wild and Unstructured Learning's teachers. They are listed alphabetically in the document.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zItA4QLkRR6dfhOEMzBjrWW_Zssk9Yz5B90Nstuli0c/edit?usp=sharing
Reviews
Live Group Course
$280
for 14 classes2x per week, 7 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-12 learners per class