Exploring Space for Kids: Our Solar System
In this one time class, students will explore space and learn about the planets, moons, and asteroids in our Solar System.
Elizabeth Jay
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(243)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
The universe is big and full of so many different galaxies, stars, and cosmic wonders. This class will begin the journey of exploring space by focusing on our the planets, moons, and other celestial objects in our Solar System. This is an introductory class about astronomy. We will focus on basic descriptions and facts of planets, the sun, and moons. As an introductory course, it is perfect for students who love space and are interested in learning more about our solar system, but don't have a lot of (or any) prior knowledge. We will discuss... - Our Sun - The Planets - Mercury - Venus - Earth - Mars - Jupiter - Saturn - Uranus - Neptune - Pluto (with a discussion about whether it is a real planet) - Moons - Our own moon and some of the moons that orbit other planets - The Asteroid Belt Some of the topics that we'll focus on are... - Physical characteristics like size comparisons, colors, and temperatures - Could you live here? How close to livable is it? - History behind the names - When was it discovered? How? - Can you see it in the night sky? - The order of the planets Class Structure: 30 minutes - PowerPoint presentation in lecture style 5 minutes - Pop quiz for learning comprehension 10 minutes - Discussion about which planet is their favorite and why? If they could travel to one of the planets, which one would they want to see? If you could name a new planet, what would you name it?
Learning Goals
Students will be able to name all of the planets in our solar system. They will also learn about other cosmic objects in our Solar System like the sun, moons, and the asteroid belt.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.8
243reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in English from Southern New Hampshire University
Hello! What do you call a singer produced by Medusa? A rockstar.
My name is Elizabeth. I teach classes about Greek Mythology, History, Astronomy, and Literature.
I have a master's and bachelor's in English literature & writing, and I also have a TEFL certification. I have a lot of experience tutoring students in literature, writing, and history. And I’ve also volunteered as an ESL teacher at a local community college. Aside from my professional experience, my favorite subjects to teach are also my greatest personal interests and passions in life, which is why I love to teach classes about them!
Now I want to flashback to when I was a student… Throughout my years at school, the most memorable classes were the ones with teachers who were really passionate about the subjects they were teaching and reflected that passion into every lesson. They made learning fun, and that's something I value as I create and teach my own classes.
My goal as a teacher is to create a welcoming, fun learning environment with courses that spark joy and excitement in students, both in class and outside of it. Whether they’re discussing which greek god they would be a demigod child of, deciding which British queen is their favorite, or marveling at the mythology of the stars… I want students to walk away with new knowledge, confidence, AND passion in what they’ve learned!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 82 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-8 learners per class
