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"Let's Light This Candle!" the Space Race to the Moon!
Christopher Hoppner MAT
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(92)
In this two week course, students will learn the science and history of NASA's Space Program in the '60s and '70s. The three programs, Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo will be taught in detail along with the specific technologies and spacecraft.
Class Experience
As the son of a man who worked directly on the construction of the Lunar Module, the space program still holds excitement and amazement to me, and I plan to bring that excitement to your children. This course will be sectioned into six specific sections as follows : Day 1 - Introduction - Sputnik, Soviet early rocket design, the first man in space, early American rocket design, The start of the Mercury Program, Alan Shepard Day 2 - Mercury Continued - Focus on Virgil Grissom and John...
- Following the completion of this course, students will be able to distinguish and state the major differences between the three space programs, Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo. Students will also be able to identify and state specifics about the spacecraft used in the three programs.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: While no specific homework assignments will be given, links to videos will be shared that will enhance learning in more depth.
Following each class, a list of suggested videos on YouTube showing archived historical footage such as launches, moonwalks, spacewalks, etc. will be distributed on the classroom message board. These videos have been screened for appropriate language and visuals. No account is necessary.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
92reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Stony Brook University
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from Dowling College
Associate's Degree in Marine Biology from Suffolk County Community College
I am a Science Teacher with 24 years of experience in public schools. I have degrees in Marine Science, Natural Science, and Earth Science Education. Science is a passion that I have had since I was a boy. Learning Science should be fun,.......
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Group Class
$90
for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-8 learners per class
