Jupiter: The Largest Planet in the Solar System
Terry Barber
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(490)
In this one time astronomy class, students will embark on a space journey to the largest planet in the Solar System, Jupiter.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
When students enter the Outer Solar System, they encounter a large, magestic sight: the planet Jupiter and its massive Great Red Spot. Students will take a tour of Jupiter, learning basic facts about the planet, including how long a year and a day are, whom Jupiter is named after, as well as why Jupiter is a gas giant. They will also learn about the atmosphere and its composition of gasses, the Galilean moons as well as Jupiter's rings. Students will also learn about the iconic Great Red...
Students will learn basic facts about Jupiter, such as how long it takes for Jupiter to orbit the Sun as well as complete one rotation. Students will learn about the history of exploration of Jupiter from Pioneer 10 to Juno. Students will identify the four Galilean Moons of Jupiter. Students will learn some facts about the Galilean Moons of Jupiter. Students will identify parts of Jupiter, such as the Great Red Spot and the polar cyclones. Students will learn about the atmosphere of Jupiter. Students will learn about how pressure affects the atmosphere of Jupiter.
I have over six years of teaching experience, including substitute teaching, online teaching, tutoring and Special Education. I have a love for all things space. I love teaching about planets. In fact, Jupiter is my favorite planet.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment, such as checking for understanding, will be used.Grades Offered
Pen or pencil and paper should be brought to class for taking notes.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students will use external websites, namely NASA Space Place and NASA Solar System Exploration, to guide their answers to questions relating to ideas for a space mission to Jupiter and/or its moons. Students will be reading about Jupiter and its moons on these sites. Students do not need to have an account for these websites.
We will use NASA and Jet Propulsion Laboratory websites in the student activities.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(490)
I have been involved in education since January 2016. I am a substitute teacher and a tutor who teaches multiple subjects in K-12 classes, including Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education. I also have experience teaching...
Group Class
$17
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-9 learners per class
