Interstellar Travel: Will We Be Able to Travel to Other Stars? (Ages 8-10)
In this one-time astronomy & physics course, students will learn the science of space travel to explore traveling to other solar systems and even other galaxies.
Julia Ruth
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(83)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel to another solar system or even another galaxy? Have you wondered if this is even possible? Students will be immersed in the science of space travel to learn about the energy it would take to travel faster and farther. The class includes many visuals to help students understand the different sources of energy and how they compare. Students will learn and use physics concepts such as gravity, energy, motion, and light throughout the lesson and will make conclusions about the possibility of interstellar travel. This course is on a specialized topic within the fields of astronomy and astrophysics. The course will stray away from complex mathematics to be more accessible to students of all mathematical levels. Throughout the lesson, students will gain confidence in skills that are applicable to all fields of science such as questioning, predicting, observing, and critical thinking.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
5.0
83reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
This is an adaptation of a lesson I taught for 8th graders for two years at a college preparatory school. The foundation of this unit is based on research conducted by leading scientists in the field of astrophysics. The course is then enhanced with age-appropriate material designed to be accessible for teenagers and address a wide variety of learning styles. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
4-10 learners per class
