Space Mission 1: Astronomy, Astronauts & Exploration (SP-Age 9-14)
In this asynchronous, self-paced, Space Mission 1 course, students will discover and be amazed as we discover our Solar System, telescopes, constellations, different types of spacecraft & how to become an Astronaut.
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Kristina RI. (MAT BBA. AA. Spanish. TEFL)
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5.0
Number of reviews:(178)
What's included
12 pre-recorded lessons
average 11 mins per video6 weeks
of teacher support2 hrs 15 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
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1 hour per week. Teacher offers weekly materials to help students continue their learning outside of class. These include additional learning YouTube videos (topic specific), review games, fun worksheets students can print and fill-out, as well as tons of color pages which can be printed.Assessment
No formal assessments will be given for this class, however, there will be polls, games, discussion questions, and other posts which will be posted to the Outschool Classroom which will help assess learning.Grading
Letter grade and/or Certificate of Completion available upon request. The request should be made before the end of the 6-week class date.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Astronomy has always been an important part of human history, from the Ancient Greeks and Mayan astronomers, to Nicolaus Copernicus, Johannes Kepler, Galileo, Isaac Newton, and even to Albert Einstein. Astronomy has played a mysterious, yet vital role in our world. After all, as humans, we have an innate desire to be explorers and space is, perhaps, one of the most thrilling areas of unimaginable and untapped exploration and discovery. As many nations have been delving deeper and deeper into their space programs, pushing the limits of human interaction with our solar surroundings and the cosmos, it is vital to instill a love of learning about space into the minds of the next generation. This class will focus on our solar system, Earth and her Moon, things orbiting the Earth, Telescopes, Constellations, while also allowing students to learn about astronauts, the training, and what they do. Students will be given a variety of opportunities to discuss areas of space exploration they want to share with the class, and there will be a Space Adventure Project created jointly as a class. In this 6-week course, students will take a learning adventure throughout our Solar System & will be able to: 1. Identify & Label the planets in our Solar System 2. Characterize & Discuss how each planet is unique 3. Recognize how the Earth & her Moon are unique from other planets and moons. 4. List the Order of our Solar System from the Sun to the Outermost Planet 5. Discuss, Define & Name: What is a Telescope? Who invented the telescope? How do we use telescopes nowadays? 6. Discuss, Define & Explain: What is a Constellation? How do we identify them in the night’s sky? 7. Recognize & Identify at least 5 different Constellations in a Star Chart 8. Discuss, Define & Discover: What is an Astronaut? What do they do? Where have they traveled to in Space? How do they Train? 9. Discover, Discuss & Recognize Things Orbiting Earth (An in-depth look into The International Space Station, Satellites & More) 10. Recognize, Discuss & Identify Other Objects in Space 11. Categorize the Main Types of Spacecraft sent into space by humans. *Please see the Class Syllabus for additional Information on Class Experience. Mini Lessons, in the form of Teacher-Created Videos, Discussion posts, Worksheets, Color Pages, Game Links, and other learning materials will be posted in the Outschool Classroom, and students who wish to become more involved in their learning can utilize these additional learning materials. *No prior knowledge is necessary.
Learning Goals
This Space Adventure is packed with information & fun! Students learn about the Solar System; Explore Telescopes & Constellations; Learn about Astronauts & Types of Spacecraft; Discuss future space travel & Observe different Space Objects.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)5 Units
12 Lessons
over 6 WeeksUnit 1: Let’s be Astronomers: The Solar System & The Terrestrial Planets
Lesson 1:
Let’s be Astronomers: Intro to our Solar System
In this lesson we will explore our Space Neighborhood and discuss where we actually live in space. We will identify the various objects and regions in our Solar System, and determine where we are located within the Milky Way Galaxy. 18 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Let’s be Astronomers: Sun
During this lesson we will discuss our closest star, the Sun, determining its importance in our Solar System, and learn about its gravity, size, and more. Lesson 3:
Let’s be Astronomers: Mercury, Venus, & Earth
In this lesson, we will discuss the first three Terrestrial Planets and their individual characteristics of the three planets closest to the Sun. There will also be a fun, review game link listed to challenge yourself on all we have learned this week. 12 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Let’s be Astronomers: Our Moon
During this lesson, we will explore our nearest celestial object, the Moon, as we discover many little-known facts about our natural nightlight. 10 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
As this is a Self-Paced class, parents will need to encourage & help students log on to Outschool and access the weekly, teacher-created videos, along with other learning materials teacher will post to our Outschool Classroom page.
*Videos & the learning materials associated with these will be available each week.
*Notes will also be available for each lesson.
Supply List
Any learning materials needed will be available for download in the Outschool classroom.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
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178reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
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 looking at the various craters on our Moon and seeing the rings around Saturn, all from my own backyard in Missouri & while using telescopes, including the ones my grandpa & 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, and I feel it is the next great wave of the future!
As a teacher with three different degrees, including a Master’s Degree in Teaching, I have taken several science courses, including those dealing with Astronomy. I also have over 30 years of experience working with children of various ages, teaching a variety of topics, including Astronomy, Arts & Crafts, Music, Business, Computers and more! I love to share my knowledge with the next generation as I hope 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 Amazing Space Mission!
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$25
weekly or $150 for all content12 pre-recorded lessons
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