Science & Nature
Mindful Astronomy: The Earth-Moon System in Your Hand (Inclusive Astronomy)
In this STEAM inclusive class students will discover how far away is the Moon from the Earth in a hands on way. This class is perfectly suited for all kids, including visually impaired learners. (NOTE: Materials needed for the class)
5-10
year old learners
Kindergarten-3rd US Grade Level
1-3
learners per class
$20
Charged upfront
Meets once
45 minute class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
*** All my classes are available in Spanish upon request *** Mindful Astronomy is an approach to astronomy that includes as many senses as possible in the process of learning. In this particular Mindful Astronomy class we will create a personalized model of the Earth-Moon System. Because students are creating their own scale model, they are being introduced to mathematical concepts in a hands-on way. The entire class is based on experience and discussions. We will start by discussing about...
Ph. D. in Astrophysics - Astrophysics/Astronomy Communicator/Educator/Adjunct at the San Diego University volunteering on a number of community projects that promote a mindful STEAM curriculum. I also homeschool my three children, and I am personally active internationally offering workshops to both children, adults and teachers.
Make sure to look for the moon when you step outside next time, now that you know how far it is, how do you feel when you se it? This is of course optional, but I would love to read your answer, so feel free to send me a message and I would gladly read it.
Learners do need to bring with them a rope that is not stretchable and at least 10 feet long (3 meters long).
45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
In the class we will take the rope around our fist and tide a knot. We will do the same around our thumb, if you believe your learner needs support to tide the knot, please make sure to provide that, so that they can fully participate on this experience.
Teacher
Breezy Ocaña Flaquer, PhDAstrophysicist - Astronomy Communicator/Educator. I am an Astrophysicist with a passion for education. I am also a certified Yoga teacher, and a certified kids yoga teacher. I love combining the world of science with the world of self discovery. Therefore, I love allowing students to arrive to the conclusions themselves as much as possible, because this is where true learning and understanding happens.
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Lives in the
United States28 total reviews
43 completed classes
About Me
I am an adjunct professor at San Diego State University and I teach Astronomy/Astrophysics courses. This is my passion and life long carrier (I hold a PhD in Astrophysics). It is what I know best, but it is also related or relatable to any other...
