Do you love Science? In this Ongoing Class, learners will explore a range of Science subjects in a fun and interactive way. This course aims to provide meaningful learning experiences for young explorers.

Please note: This is for ESL Beginner A1+ Learners. If your learner is more advanced, please try this class on Helen and Friends: https://outschool.com/classes/lets-learn-science-all-about-astronomy-for-young-minds-11-14-years-ebtuc2jb?usid=MOFYujvR&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include experiments, Q&A, quizzes, games, worksheets, videos and much more. Some classes will include breakout rooms.  Learners will be encouraged to observe, explore, question and share what they learn. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. 


What is taught in this course? 


Week of 1/4/24 - What is Astronomy? - study of the universe
Week of 8/4/24 - What is Astronomy? - celestial sphere, constellations, and basic terminology
Week of 15/4/24 - What is Astronomy? - night sky, prominent stars and constellations
Week of 22/4/24 - Solar System - Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets
Week of 29/4/24 - Solar System - formation and evolution of the solar system
Week of 6/5/24 - Solar System - Hands-on activity: building a scale model of the solar system
Week of 13/5/24 - Earth and Moon - Earth's structure, atmosphere, and natural phenomena
Week of 20/5/24 - Earth and Moon - Moon's phases, surface features, and lunar exploration
Week of 27/5/24 - Earth and Moon - Moon's phases and tracking lunar cycles
Week of 3/6/24 - Stars and Stellar Evolution - stars, their classification, and life cycles
Week of 10/6/24 - Stars and Stellar Evolution - star formation, nuclear fusion, and stellar remnants
Week of 17/6/24 - Stars and Stellar Evolution - stars and identifying different types using star charts or apps
Week of 24/6/24 - Galaxies and Cosmology - galaxies, their types, and distribution in the universe
Week of 1/7/24 - Galaxies and Cosmology - cosmology and the Big Bang theory
Week of 8/7/24 - Galaxies and Cosmology- Virtual tour of the universe's largest structures and cosmic phenomena
Week of 15/7/24 - Exoplanets and Space Exploration - exoplanets and the search for habitable worlds
Week of 22/7/24 - Exoplanets and Space Exploration - Study of paleoceanography and ancient marine environments.
Week of 29/7/24 - Exoplanets and Space Exploration - Virtual tour of famous space telescopes and their discoveries
Week of 5/8/24 - Black Holes and Neutron Stars - nature of black holes and neutron stars
Week of 12/8/24 - Black Holes and Neutron Stars - formation, properties, and gravitational effects
Week of 19/8/24 - Black Holes and Neutron Stars - Hands-on activity: simulating the effects of gravity using interactive models
Week of 26/8/24 - The Milky Way Galaxy - home galaxy, the Milky Way
Week of 2/9/24 - The Milky Way Galaxy - structure, spiral arms, and central bulge
Week of 9/9/24 - The Milky Way Galaxy - Milky Way's features and learning to navigate its night sky
Week of 16/9/24 - Cosmic Phenomena and Mysteries - supernovae, gamma-ray bursts, and cosmic rays
Week of 23/9/24 - Cosmic Phenomena and Mysteries - unresolved mysteries in astronomy, such as dark matter and dark energy
Week of 30/9/24 - Cosmic Phenomena and Mysteries - Virtual lecture by a guest astronomer on cutting-edge research topics
Week of 7/10/24 - Astronomy in Culture and Careers - historical significance of astronomy in different cultures
Week of 14/10/24 - Astronomy in Culture and Careers - careers in astronomy, space exploration, and related fields
Week of 21/10/24 - Astronomy in Culture and Careers - Presentation or creative activity inspired by a favorite topic in astronomy

We look forward to being part of your learning journey!