What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Solar System project (will be worked on in class each week)Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
In this 5 week course, we will learn about the solar system including the sun, moon, Earth, and other planets. We will work on a solar system project during class adding to it each week. Students will need the printouts provided by the teacher on the classroom, black construction paper, glue, crayons or colored pencils and scissors each week. Week 1 - Sun, Moon, (we will learn about the first moon landing) Week 2 - Mercury, Venus, Earth Week 3 - Mars, Jupiter (We will study the Mars rovers) Week 4 - Saturn, Uranus, Neptune Week 5 - Comets and Asteroids, Review and a Kahoot game I will use google slides presentations, short videos, class discussion and working on our Solar System project to teach these concepts. I love teaching in an interactive way! We will play Kahoot at the end of every class to review what we learned.
Learning Goals
Students will have a basic understanding of the Solar System.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Sun and Moon
Layers of the sun, moon phases, the first moon landing and the overall structure of the solar system
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Mercury, Venus, Earth
Learn the size, distance and unique characteristics of Mercury, Venus, and Earth.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Mars, Jupiter
Learn the size, distance, moons and unique characteristics of Mars and Jupiter. We will also learn about the Mars Rovers and future plans for the exploration of Mars.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Learn the size, distance, moons and unique characteristics of Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need the printouts provided by the teacher on the classroom. Supplies: black construction paper, glue, crayons or colored pencils and scissors each week.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Human Development Family Studies from University of Akron
Hello! My name is Adrianne Hays. I am currently a homeschooling mom of two kids. We have been homeschooling for 10 years. Before teaching on outschool, I spent 5 years teaching math and science to preschool and elementary school students through our homeschool coop. As we moved online, I found that I enjoy teaching virtually. I love to involve students in discussions online and find ways to make digital classes interactive and hands-on. I started teaching on Outschool in 2020 and I absolutely LOVE it! The long term relationships I have built with families and students have been amazing. I have enjoyed coming alongside parents and helping them foster a love of learning in their children!
If your family is interested in one of my classes but is financially not able to pay the price listed because of your current financial situation, please message me!
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from the University of Akron and minors in psychology and family development. I am a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) and worked in a hospital setting with children before staying home with my own children. As a child life specialist, I helped children and families cope with the stress of hospitalization and illness through developmentally appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation for procedures and education. I loved teaching children about anatomy and physiology in the hospital setting in a way that they could understand. I have always loved math and have enjoyed making math fun and encouraging students to see that they can be successful at learning tough math concepts! I also have a passion for child development theory and psychology.
I believe learning should be fun! I have loved watching my own children and those I teach grasp concepts for the first time. I think children learn naturally and I hope to inspire them to want to explore concepts and follow their interests to learn more in the future. I think that developing relationships is an important part of teaching and something as simple as calling a student by name and getting to know their interests can make a huge difference!
I currently live in the Bay Area after living in the Chicago area for 7 years. I love going to museums! I am a museum membership collector! :-) I love running, trying new foods, and exploring new places! As a homeschool mom, I am enjoying relearning history, Chemistry, Algebra and more! I love reading mystery fiction with a good twist at the end.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$17
weekly or $85 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 165 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-9 learners per class