"Let's Light This Candle!" the Space Race to the Moon!
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.
Christopher Hoppner MAT
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(93)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. While no specific homework assignments will be given, links to videos will be shared that will enhance learning in more depth.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 Glenn Day 3 - The Gemini Program, Ed White Space Walk, Agena Program, Rendevous Day 4 - The start of the Apollo Program. Saturn 1b and Saturn 5, Focus on the Apollo 1 fire, Lunar Module Design, Apollo 8, prep for Apollo 11 Day 5 - Apollo 11 Day 6 - Apollo 12, 13, and the final moonshots. The class will be taught with a mixture of PowerPoint, Models, and video. Interaction is key, so students will have ample opportunities for questions and conversation. No specific prior knowledge is required, students should only bring their curiosity of the space program.
Learning Goals
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.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
93reviews
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,.... because SCIENCE is FUN ! I teach anything related to my degrees, such as Astronomy, Space Science, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Rocks and Minerals, Weather, Plate Tectonics, etc. with added courses on methods of data presentation such as Excel and PowerPoint. I have also taught Advanced Research Methods such as DNA Extraction, PCR, and Gel Electrophoresis. I am a huge nerd with Lord of the Rings, Marvel, Image, and D.C. Comics, and Science Fiction being my hobbies, along with reading, hiking, fishing, drawing, and model building. Having tagged sharks for 33 years, I am something of a "Shark Nerd" as well. I have taught science to students in grades 5 - 12, ran science fairs for elementary, middle, and high school students, and taught them presentation skills. I am very happy to be joining Outschool and look forward to working with students sharing the wonders of science !!!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-8 learners per class
