How Did We Get to the Moon?
This course will give a history of NASA's Manned Space program, from the humble beginnings of the Mercury program, through the Space Shuttle Program and even looking ahead to the Space Launch System.
Jackson Schuler
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(27)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, we will be going over the various crew vehicles of NASA that accomplished some of the greatest achievements of mankind. We will begin with the Mercury Program in the early 1960s, and go through the Gemini, Apollo, Space Shuttle, and up to the current SLS program, going over both the major milestones each accomplished as well as some basic technical aspects of the vehicles. We will have a slide show that provides some visuals and comparisons of the rockets and vehicles that they carried, but the major content of the class will be delivered through a combination of lecture and discussion, with information put forward and then discussion about what that information means amongst the students. This subject has a focus on information as compared to a more theoretical class, but it is important to ensure that there is still a decent amount of discussion. Classes get boring if the teacher simply talks the entire time, and this class should be anything but boring! An appreciation of the concept of space travel is helpful, but no specific knowledge is required for this course.
Learning Goals
The major Manned Space Programs at NASA
The historical significance of each program
How each program built upon the previous programs
A selection of specific missions that accomplished specific milestones that eventually led to the Apollo Moon Landings, and will lead to the upcoming Artemis Landings
Other Details
Supply List
Just a good attitude and a desire for knowledge!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.8
27reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hey There! I am a Doctoral Student at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University for Aerospace Engineering, as well as a NASA Pathways Intern at Marshall Space Flight Center. I love to help others learn and grow in STEM while sharing my own experiences on how I got to this point in my career. I offer courses in Math, Physics, Astronomy, and general Engineering principles with a focus in Aerospace.
In highschool, I participated in a wide variety of organizations (Civil Air Patrol, FIRST Robotics, NC Shakespeare Festival), and in both my undergraduate and graduate studies, I have been an active researcher. I currently have two publications on origami space structures and compliant composite materials, with more on the way soon involving other deployable space architecture!
I love anything to do with space, math, physics, and engineering. I also have experience with professionalism and social interaction, through public speaking in CAP and Thespian Acting with the NC Shakespeare Festival, as well as through interview experiences for college and internships. I also have leadership experience, having been a Cadet 1st Lieutenant in CAP and Project Lead for the Laboratory of Deployable Architecture.
I believe students should be excited to learn, and that means their teacher should be too! I make sure to show my enthusiasm while teaching and interacting with students and parents alike. My classes are engaging in several aspects, including visual, auditory, and conversation which all tie into each other to really drive the material home (repetition is key!).
A fun fact about me is I hope to lead the Martian Colonization and Terraformation efforts after graduating. Ask me about anything Mars, and I'm sure I can answer!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-9 learners per class
