This class is taught in English.

This Space Adventure is crammed-packed with information and fun! Students will learn how to Compare & Contrast the planets in our Solar System; Discuss the Earth & Moon and how they are unique from other planets and moons; Explain the Order of our Solar System, including the unique objects found within it; Identify various Subjects of Study and Training needed by Astronauts; Compare and Contrast the various Types of Spacecraft sent into space by humans; Discuss Humans going into Space and Types of Space Missions; and they will Examine different Objects Outside of our Solar System.

I have always had a love of space, from the moment my grandpa, an amateur astronomer, let me look through the 10-foot telescope he built all by himself, to watching shuttles & satellites lift into the sky, and watching some fall back to the earth. I have spotted some of the largest dust storms to hit Mars, and have enjoyed studying the various craters on our Moon and seeing the rings around Saturn, all from my own backyard in Missouri & while using other telescopes my grandpa and I built together! I have never ceased my exploration and search, looking to the skies to watch for eclipses, comets, and so much more! My love of all things Space has only increased with time, as has my own personal research and study of the Universe, and I feel it is the next great wave of the future! As a teacher with a Master’s Degree in Teaching & over 30 years of experience working with children of various ages, and more than 6 years teaching students about Space, as well as other Science-related subject-matter, I love sharing my knowledge with the next generation. My hope is to instill the awe-inspiring beauty the Unknown Universe holds, as well as encourage students to dream and believe!  I hope to see you in class as we take on this Mega Space Mission!

Homework Offered
Each student will choose where they want to travel on their Space Adventure for their Semester Project. Students will be given some in-class time to work on their Space Adventure Project, which is due during the last week of class, however, they may require more time to complete the project outside of class. 
There may be other assignments given to enhance the learner’s understanding and ability.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will apply the learning & knowledge gained during this course by Creating and Presenting a Space Adventure Project, which will assess students’ overall understanding and ability in each area covered.
Grades Offered

Various website will be utilized by the teacher during the presentation of material, including those for game-based and visual learning. Teacher will have lessons and assignments, as well as videos and more available before and/or after class in the classroom, which will be downloadable.
Nasa.gov will be used extensively.