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Let's Learn Science: All About Astronomy for Young Minds En Español (11-14)

This program is delivered in Spanish. In this interactive Science Program, we learn about astrononomy. Classes include a range of activities including STEM experiments.
Orchard Academy
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What's included

1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per week

Class 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!

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Language of Instruction
Spanish
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Teacher Gemma MA BA PGCE QTS
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Shaunah B.A., B.Ed.,
Master's Degree from Texas Tech University
Teacher Julia BBA MA TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from The Open University
Teacher Gemma MA BA PGCE QTS
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of South Africa
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from University of South Africa
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of Westminster
Teacher Dory BA(Hons) CELTA TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Messiah University
Teacher Deborah BS CertECEd TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University College of Cape Breton - now Cape Breton University
Teacher Shaunah B.A., B.Ed.,
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Maine at Fort Kent
Teacher Shaunah B.A., B.Ed.,
Bachelor's Degree from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Teacher Bianca BA TEFL TESOL
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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$15

weekly
1x per week
35 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-6 learners per class

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