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Exploring Astronomy and Astrophysics With Universe Sandbox (Ages 13-18)
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Ages 13-18
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15 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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US Grade 6 - 9
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘻𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘢. The cosmos, while vast, is controlled by universal physical laws that are used to make predictions and better understand the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of astrophysics. In this self-paced class, students will use a simulation program called Universe Sandbox where they will be introduced to a new astrophysical concept each week. This class is intended for the intermediate to advanced astronomy student, and the Universe Sandbox program is needed. Students should also familiarize themselves with the basic controls of Universe Sandbox before class through the provided introductory video. I also recommend logging into the Outschool classroom on a separate device than what the student will use for Universe Sandbox. It's an amazing program and because of that, it can take up a lot of a computer's processing power. It can also make it difficult to see the shared screen and your computer. **Universe Sandbox can be purchased here: http://universesandbox.com/buy/ 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆: ✨Each week, a series of videos will be posted for the student to follow along with and will consist of step-by-step instructions on building new simulations, formulating hypotheses, testing the hypotheses, and applying astrophysics. (See the topic list below.) ✨The students will also be given a corresponding handout and regular assignments to do within Universe Sandbox. 𝑨 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒔: (See the 'Syllabus' section for a more detailed outline) 💥 Unit 1: Explore the Solar System Our Solar System is vast and is made up of an amazing assortment of planets! In this class, we will explore the Solar System and learn about how astronomers use density to determine a planet's properties. 💥 Unit 2: Collisions and Tidal Forces What would happen if the Moon orbited too close to the Earth? How were Saturn’s rings formed? In this class, students will gain a deeper understanding for these physical properties and how they work. 💥 Unit 3: Gravity and Orbits (Part 1) Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion play a vital role in our understanding of our Solar System. We will use this knowledge to simulation orbits with our Solar System and then apply it to exoplanetary systems. 💥 Unit 4: Gravity and Orbits (Part 2) From planetary motion to rocket science, gravity is an important concept in our Universe. In this class, students will investigate how gravity influences objects all around us. 💥 Unit 5: Celestial Mechanics The Universe is bound by physical laws that astronomers use to describe how things work and make accurate predictions. In this class, we will investigate different simulations and apply some of these laws.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum5 Units
15 Lessons
over 5 WeeksUnit 1: Explore the Solar System
Lesson 1:
Explore the Solar System: Size and Distance
Explore the size of the planets and the vastness of our Solar System through a fun challenge. (Video length: 13 min)
Lesson 2:
Explore the Solar System: Density
Explore the planets' densities (Video length: 20 min)
Lesson 3:
Explore the Solar System: Customized Moon
Create a customized moon (Video length: 13 min)
Unit 2: Collisions and Tidal Forces
Lesson 4:
Collisions and Tidal Forces: Forming a Hypothesis
Create various collisions and examine the outcomes (Video length: 16 min)
Other Details
Parental Guidance
From Universe Sandbox: " Accordingly, we will not knowingly collect or use any personal information from children that we know to be under the age of 13. In addition, we will delete any information in our possession that we discover originates from a child under the age of 13.
Parental Controls. If you believe that your child’s personal information was mistakenly collected through our services, please contact us immediately at info@universesandbox.com and we will work with you to determine if this is the case and remove such information if necessary."
Please see https://universesandbox.com/privacy/ for further questions.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
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Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
I am a 5-star ACE certified teacher and was recognized as an Outschool "Outstanding Educator." My passion is teaching astronomy. There is nothing like hearing the "Ooos" and "Awws" from families who have seen the rings of Saturn for the first time through a telescope. The Universe is a vast and amazing place! I am looking forward to sharing many of its curiosities and wonders with your learner!
𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Angelo State University and a Master's of Science degree in Astrophysics from the University of Alabama where I studied extragalactic astronomy. While in graduate school, I was also a Teaching Assistant for the department's astronomy classes and labs.
During my undergraduate years, I had the honor of working at Texas' second largest planetarium on the campus of Angelo State University. I loved coordinating public planetarium shows and star talks. During this time, I realized how much I love astronomy education.
For the past decade, I have had the opportunity to homeschool my 3 children. I also teach astronomy classes in my community, allowing me to share these explorations with others. I enjoy catering to different learning styles and appreciate what each learner brings to the classroom.
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