Space Exploration- All About Stars Camp
We will learn about stars: what they are, their different types, their life cycle, and explore a few of the constellations we see in our night sky.
Alayna Gagnier
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(524)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
Day 1: Stars and Why they Twinkle -We're going to discuss what a star is, how they differ by color and size, and we'll do a science experiment to explain why they twinkle. Day 2: Black and White Holes -We will learn about the life cycle of a star and illustrate it using socks. Next, we'll discuss black and white holes. We'll discuss how some stars turn into black holes and why that happens. Day 3: Constellations and Mythology -We will discuss that constellations are imaginary patterns in the sky that have been used by ancient civilizations to tell myths and stories. Students will hear the Greek myths about Ursa Major and Pegasus. After that each student will invent their very own constellations to share with the class!
Other Details
Supply List
Day 1 Supply list: piece of cardboard, aluminum foil, pen, clear glass or plastic bowl (medium size), water, flashlight (a light from a cellphone works too.) Day 2 Supply list: Ziploc bag and socks (enough to fill the bag plus a few extra) Day 3 Supply list: black paper (preferable, but any color other than white will work), aluminum foil, glue, white color crayon, and a ruler.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
524reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Washington Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Hi! I’m Alayna, a University of Washington alum, certificated teacher, and local author. Before having my two adorable munchkins, I taught in the public-school system for almost 6 years, and now enjoy guiding my children on their learning adventures. Since kids learn in many different ways, I love to utilize a variety of strategies such as think-pair-share, class discussions, games, and crafts. But above all I believe strongly that learning should be fun for as George Dorsey said, “Play is the beginning of knowledge.”
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Live Group Class
$35
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
40 min
Completed by 156 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-8 learners per class
