$15
per classHow and Why Planets Orbit the Sun
Completed by 3 learners
Ages 9-13
Live One-Time Class
Christopher Centi
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2 reviews)
Live video meetings
Meets once
6-12 learners per class
60 min
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Do you want to understand how the planets move around the sun in our solar system? Do you want to discover what forces keep them in their orbits and what factors affect their motion? Then this course is for you! In this short course you will learn that the planets and all other objects that orbit the Sun and the moons that orbit their planet is achieved because of gravity. It also applies to other objects in the universe. Learn about the basic principles and concepts of orbit, gravity and inertia. Through hands-on demonstrations and videos clips, it will become clear and more understandable how this occurs. Students will also get activities that they can do afterwards which are similar to my demonstrations and links to the video clips. They will have the chance to interact with myself and the other students through discussions. No prior experience is required for this class. Just a desire to learn and interact. Questions will be answered throughout the session. This is a one-session class that will meet multiple times so it will give students the opportunity to select a date that works for them. Anyone taking this class will have the opportunity to take the longer 8 session class, when available at a discount.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about gravity and how it influences the orbit of the planets and other objects around the sun.
Other Details
Supply List
Hands-on activities will be supplied after the session.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a Bachelor of Science in the sciences along with continuing education training in STEM Education. I have operated a Space Science business for over 30 years providing relevant content along with hands-on activities. In the past I did programming in person. From 2012 to 2016 I was the planetarium director and Space Science Coordinator at a local Air Museum. I have authored various articles relating to Space Science and currently publish a monthly newsletter entitled COSMIC DIMENSIONS. Currently, I offer over 35 courses in Astronomy and Space Science through my website.
Reviews
54 total ratings, 27 with reviews
Review summary for this teacher
The reviews overwhelmingly praise the teacher, Ms. Ganley, for her engaging, imaginative, and fun teaching style that keeps students interested and excited to learn. She is described as patient, committed, and knowledgeable, with over 30 years of teaching experience. Students enjoy her personalized lessons, games, and activities that make learning feel like play. Her classes cover a wide range of subjects, from grammar and writing to Greek mythology and states/capitals.
This summary was AI-generated from parent reviews
I learned a lot of roots, now when I see words I don't know, I can use...
An Outschool parenton Nov 1, 2023
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