Space, a Study of the Final Frontier
In this ongoing, drop-in class each week, space enthusiasts will learn all about astronomy, which includes: galaxies, stars, planets, space exploration, supernovas, black holes, gravity and so much more!
What's included
16 live meetings
12 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. includedAssessment
1-2 throughout the classClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Students will delve into the captivating world of astronomy. Each class, they will explore a new aspect of space-related topics. This course is a perfect fit for space enthusiasts who relish expanding their knowledge of astronomy. I will employ photos, brief video clips, and review game quizzes to enhance engagement and facilitate knowledge retention. Each class will primarily consist of a warm up of what students think they know about the topic, a brief lecture/discussion, and a fun assessment. The last minutes of class students will look at their warm-up and see what they got right and add in what they learned about the topic. Student questions are actively encouraged. No prior knowledge on the subject is necessary.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of gravity, our universe and solar system.Students will be able to compare/contrast the life cycles of stars according to their size.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Gravity
Gravity isn't just found on Earth 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Galaxies
The differences between the different types of galaxies 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Life Cycle of Stars (part 1)
How small/medium size stars are born and how they die 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Life Cycle of Stars (part 2)
How giant size stars are born and how they die 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
A dry erase board/marker or pencil/drawing paper. Students will be illustrating facts.
Sources
We will refer to the information provided by NASA at https://www.nasa.gov. We will also use video clips/assessments provided by BrainPOP.com
Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree from Shorter College
My first year of teaching in a classroom was 1998. Over the years I've taught science, history, geography, public speaking, math, language arts, health, etc.
25 years later, I'm still a classroom teacher. I've learned a lot about teaching. I even host a teacher podcast/YouTube channel. What has kept me in the profession for so long when others leave? It's the chance to create content and present it in a creative way. Also, I enjoy the interactions with my students.
One of my strengths as a teacher is finding out about my students strengths and challenges. From there, I establish a good rapport with them. My experience has taught me that students will be more likely to learn from you if they like/respect you. I try to make my classes as engaging as possible.
An interesting fact about me is my mother/grandmother were teachers. Also, I play the guitar and hike a lot.Reviews
Live Group Course
$160
for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
2-12 learners per class
