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Exploring Our Solar System!

In this ongoing space course, students will take an in-depth journey through our Solar System, learning about each planet, the Kuiper Belt, Asteroid Belt and so much more! (Astronomy)
Cristina Palowsky
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What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an ongoing course on a 16 week rotation. The lessons do not build upon each other, which means the learner can join anytime during the rotation. Once I have taught all 16 lessons, I will start over from the beginning (the first topic). I will NOT close out the class when I start over.

Join me as we take a tour of our Solar System! This is an ongoing course that will meet once a week. Topics will include the planets, dwarf planets, the Sun, Moon, Kuiper Belt, stars, galaxies and space travel. This class is great for learners who love astronomy and want to take a more in-depth look at the subject. 

This class will be lecture-based and I will be using visuals (photos and short video clips) to keep the students engaged. I encourage student output and interaction, but it is not required. Students can speak as much or as little as they would like. 

Each week, the students will receive a worksheet to complete after the class is over. This handout is not required, but is available for an extra review of what they learned during class. 

Here are the topics that will be taught each week:

******** Class that meets on TUESDAYS ********
May 16- Jupiter
May 23 - Saturn
May 30- Uranus
June 6 - Neptune
This class ends after the June 6 class!

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Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Hi! My name is Cristina and I am an Astronomy and Meteorology teacher. I have been an educator for over a decade, having earned a Bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry with a minor in Psychology and Counseling. I am a certified severe storm spotter for both the National Weather Service and the Spotter Network, and am proud to be a NASA Social alumni. Additionally, I serve as a  Solar System Ambassador for NASA/JPL, allowing me to share the latest astronomy events with my community. 

In my role as a science communicator, I've had the honor of sharing space-related updates for numerous years, affording me the opportunity to distribute information about space across various social media platforms. Additionally, I was selected by Lockheed Martin as a space influencer for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission. These experiences have not only enriched my understanding of current space developments but also enabled me to impart this knowledge within my Outschool classes.

Science, particularly Meteorology and Astronomy, have always been a passion of mine and I strive to make learning about it enjoyable for students.

A fun fact about me: I can solve a Rubik's cube in under 90 seconds. In my free time, I enjoy reading and baking cookies. I look forward to teaching your learner in the classroom!

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$10

weekly
1x per week
30 min

Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-8 learners per class

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