What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
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. 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!
Other Details
Language of Instruction
Spanish
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have teaching certificates
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree from Texas Tech University
6 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from The Open University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of South Africa
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from University of South Africa
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of Westminster
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Messiah University
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University College of Cape Breton - now Cape Breton University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Maine at Fort Kent
Bachelor's Degree from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
This course is taught by a native speaker. We are a team of qualified and experienced teachers with a wealth of experience across a range of ages and subjects. This course will be taught be qualified and experienced Science teachers. Most of our teachers are also TEFL/TESL qualified. You can find out more about each teacher in our profile. We are all passionate about teaching and learning and seeing our learners succeed. We look forward to meeting you in class soon.
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Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
35 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-6 learners per class