$18
weeklyor $720 for 40 classes
NASA Space Jobs! Land to Liftoff & Beyond: Exploring Careers on Space Frontiers
New class
Ages 10-14
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 40 weeks
2-10 learners per class
45 min
What's included
40 live meetings
30 in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. Students will have the ability to further their explorations beyond classroom time through a continuation of projects they're introduced to in class. We'll have a show and share session in the beginning of each class to reinforce the previous week's lesson, or just share our favorite space-related items. Students can invest the amount of time that is suitable to their individual interest in each project.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
🚀 Welcome to NASA Space Jobs! Land to Liftoff & Beyond: Exploring Careers on Space Frontiers 🚀 Your gateway to an extraordinary journey through the cosmos! Discover the secrets of the stars and the thrilling opportunities awaiting those who dream of exploring beyond Earth. Work together as a collaborative team as we explore all the roles that keep space travel innovative and exciting! The space industry is rapidly expanding, creating a demand for skilled workers and offering exciting opportunities early in careers. What an awesome time to learn about these fascinating jobs! Key reasons for this growth include: 🌟 Commercial Spaceflight: Companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic are making space travel more accessible. 🌟 Satellite Technology: Increasing demand for satellite services in communication, Earth observation, and navigation. 🌟 Government Investments: Global investments in space exploration and technology by countries like the US, China, India, and the EU. 🌟 Space Tourism: A booming sector offering suborbital and orbital flights to private citizens. 🌟 Space Exploration: Ambitious missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, such as NASA's Artemis program and ESA's Mars missions. 🌟 Space Resource Utilization: Interest in mining asteroids and celestial bodies for resources. 🌟 Technological Advancements: Innovations in reusable rockets, propulsion, and space habitats. 🌟 Robotics: Advancements crucial for tasks in harsh environments where humans cannot easily go. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🌌 What We’ll Do 🌌 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ In this ongoing weekly course, we’ll explore 40 NASA-focused and other space-based career options. Join us for captivating interactive activities and multimedia presentations exploring NASA's space pioneers and future prospects. Through lively sessions, vivid discussions, carefully curated video clips, and engaging hands-on projects, we'll discover the skills and passion needed to contribute to humanity's quest to reach the stars. We’ll answer all the big questions and delve into the minute details to bring each mission to life. We’ll take on team projects as a class and work solo to complete missions from multiple unique perspectives. Each week, we’ll also have a show-and-share session where students can proudly display their projects, big ideas, and space memorabilia. It’s a chance for them to showcase their creativity and discoveries, and to celebrate their space exploration journey with peers. Students will take part in engaging missions that bring space exploration to life, such as: 👨🚀 Mission Control Simulation: Role-playing as mission control specialists for a simulated space mission. Monitor vital signs, make decisions in real-time, and solve unexpected challenges that arise during the mission. 👨🚀 Design Your Own Spacesuit: We’ll learn about the materials and engineering behind spacesuits and then imagine and create a design for a spacesuit suitable for exploring distant planets or surviving in the vacuum of space. 👨🚀 Create a Meal Plan for Astronauts: Discover what astronauts eat in zero gravity and their specific dietary needs in space. We’ll design nutritious and delicious meals that meet the unique requirements of astronauts during space missions. These projects, along with others we’ll delve into, will help students understand the complexities of space exploration and the diverse roles involved. Students will engage in active discussions after each project is complete, inspiring them to consider future opportunities in the space industry. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🚀 Join Us for an Unforgettable Exploration! 🚀 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ In NASA Space Jobs!, we don't just learn — we launch into action. Explore current and emerging roles in the space field, uncovering what it takes to excel in each position and how they collaborate. Dive into a variety of careers, from astronauts to engineers, scientists, technicians, and robotics specialists. Join me for an unforgettable exploration where every lesson is a mission and every discovery brings us closer to the cosmos. By starting this journey now, kids can build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills that may one day lead them to exciting careers in space exploration. Ready to join the next generation of NASA space explorers? Let’s start our countdown to adventure!
Learning Goals
Unique Space Missions: Each class is an exciting mission, exploring a new and thrilling area of space careers.
Immersive Experience: Discover the sights, sounds, and excitement of space exploration through engaging online activities.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum40 Lessons
over 40 WeeksLesson 1:
Astronaut - Commander
Command space missions with courage and precision, exploring the vast unknown. Dive deep into the role of an astronaut commander, exploring the challenges and responsibilities of guiding missions into the cosmos.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Astronaut - Flight Engineer
Navigate the silent expanse, conducting crucial repairs to keep missions on course. Explore the critical role of an astronaut flight engineer, delving into the skills needed to troubleshoot and repair spacecraft systems in space.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Space Weather Forecaster
Feel the solar winds and predict their dance across the cosmic stage. Embark on an exploration of space weather forecasting, discovering the tools and techniques used to anticipate and mitigate risks from solar activity.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Astrophysicist
Hear the whispers of stars as you unravel the secrets of galaxies far away. Venture into the realm of astrophysics, uncovering the mysteries of black holes and their profound impact on cosmic evolution.
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
While this class isn't specifically designed for ASD, ADD, or neurodivergent students, it is taught by a neurodiverse educator with over 10 years experience working with kids across the spectrum of learning needs, styles, and sensory reqs.
Pre-Requisites
No Pre-Reqs Needed!-- just a love for science, and a curiosity for all things space-related!
Supply List
A one page hand-out will be provided the first week of class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://www.nasa.gov/
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