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Kerbal Space Program - Weekly Space Flight Simulator Challenges To Better Understand Rocket Science 10-14yo (Prerequisite Required)

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Teacher Tom Bickmore
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(215)
Friends meet to brainstorm and prepare to tackle KSP challenges! Rocket Science * Astronaut * Orbit * Orbital Mechanics * Astrodynamics * Aliens * SpaceX * NASA * Gaming * Social * Spaceship * Flight Simulator * Mars * Moon * Planets * Elon #builder #academic

Class experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Students will not only stretch their creativity, research, and construction skills, but we will together be learning the science behind how Rockets, Orbital Mechanics, and Astrodynamics all work together. (Both inside the game, and in real life!)
Homework Offered
During the week, tackle the challenge that we came up with and brainstormed together!
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
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Grades Offered
Must have "Kerbal Space Program" installed on a computer or game console capable of playing it.

(For Computer system requirements, see https://www.kerbalspaceprogram.com/product/kerbal-space-program-steam/)
(For discounted purchase of the game for download via Steam, check out https://www.g2a.com/kerbal-space-program-steam-key-global-i10000014989005 [Teacher not affiliated, it's just a good deal I found])
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
PREREQUISITE FOR THIS CLASS: Your learner must have Kerbal Space Program or 2, (Discount link available) know how to play Kerbal Space Program, be able to achieve a steady orbit using maneuver nodes, & understand what this means. If your learner does not have the prerequisite for this class please contact the teacher before enrolling and you will be provided with helpful tutorial links. 

Parents or the Learner must message the teacher confirming that they meet the prerequisites (above) as soon as they enroll to avoid being removed from the class. Learners should not enroll without easily meeting these prerequisites. 
Learners should be able to read independently.
It will be required to own a copy of Kerbal Space Program, and have a computer capable of running it. 
(If you have a newer gaming console, it is an option to get the game for the console instead, but this can be much more challenging to use vs. a keyboard and mouse, so I don't recommend it)

(For Computer system requirements, see https://www.kerbalspaceprogram.com/product/kerbal-space-program-steam/)
(For discounted purchase of the game for download via Steam, check out https://www.g2a.com/kerbal-space-program-steam-key-global-i10000014989005 [Teacher not affiliated, it's just a good deal I found])

PREREQUISITE FOR THIS CLASS: Your learner must have Kerbal Space Program 1 or 2, (Discount link available) know how to play Kerbal Space Program, be able to achieve a steady orbit using maneuver nodes, & understand what this means. If your learner does not have the prerequisite for this class please contact the teacher before enrolling and you will be provided with helpful tutorial links. 

Parents or the Learner must message the teacher confirming that they meet the prerequisites (above) as soon as they enroll to avoid being removed from the class. Learners should not enroll without easily meeting these prerequisites. 
Star Educator
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(215)
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Teacher Tom is a designated STAR educator on Outschool. Star educators are top rated, experienced, and highly responsive, with classes that meet Outschool's quality learning standards. Tom is also an ACE Educator and was previously featured as a... 
Group Class

$25

weekly
1x per week
60 min

Completed by 165 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 10-14
4-8 learners per class

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