Space Mission 4: Moons of Jupiter & Saturn (Semester Course)
Kristina RI. (MAT BBA. AA. Spanish. TEFL)
Rising Star
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(174)
In this 4 or 8 week class, students enjoy a space adventure as we fly around Jupiter & Saturn to learn about their over 150+ Moons; exploring their importance & diving into the mysteries they hold. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 3
As Space is becoming increasingly important in most countries around the world, especially given the amount of Space travel that has recently increased, it is more and more important for our children to know, at least basic knowledge about the Space around us, including all scientists have now learned about Black Holes & Exoplanets! Plus, most learners find this topic to be extremely interesting as their young minds get to explore the possibilities of Space: making it perfect for the explorer...
2 units//8 lessons//8 Weeks
Unit 1Moons of JupiterMoons of Jupiter4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Introducing the Moons of JupiterOur class blasts off to space with an introduction to the Moons of Jupiter and the different "families" of moons. We will become familiar with these families as we discuss some of the more well-known moons. Focus will be on naming the moons and getting familiar with them. We will zoom around the planet to learn about some smaller moons around Jupiter and get a feel for how this “mini-planetary system” works.Week 2Lesson 2The Galilean SatellitesToday's lesson focuses on the Galilean Satellites, the four largest Moons of Jupiter. We will learn how each of these moons is unique, along with a variety of interesting facts about each moon.Week 3Lesson 3Human Exploration to the Moons of JupiterThis lesson focuses on the various unmanned missions humans have sent to explore the moons of Jupiter, and we will discuss what we have discovered through these missions. We will focus on learning the names of the unmanned spacecraft which have provided us with the wealth of knowledge and understanding we have about the numerous moons orbiting this planet.Week 4Lesson 4Reviewing the Moons of JupiterToday's lesson is a discussion about the most popular moons of Jupiter, along with a fun, interactive review game where students can show off all their new knowledge about these amazing natural satellites!Unit 2Moons of SaturnMoons of Saturn4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 5Lesson 5Introducing the Moons of SaturnDuring this lesson, students learn all about the number of moons surrounding Saturn. Focus will be on naming the moons and getting familiar with them and their orbits. We will zoom around the planet to learn about some smaller moons around Saturn and get a feel for how this interesting “mini-planetary system” works.Week 6Lesson 6The Largest Moons of SaturnToday's lesson focuses on the largest moons orbiting Saturn. We will explore these celestial bodies, learning their names, topography, and some interesting & unique facts about them.Week 7Lesson 7The Smallest Moons of Saturn & Human Exploration of the Moons of SaturnThis lesson will be full of excitement & wonderment as we spin around the rings of Saturn to learn about its smallest moons, and how we believe they work together to help sustain the magnificent ring system. Afterwards, we will embark on a journey to find all the human missions sent to Saturn & discuss what they discovered about the Moons of Saturn.Week 8Lesson 8Reviewing the Moons of SaturnFor our last lesson in Space Mission 4, we will discuss why it is important to learn and study the moons in our Solar System, and how further research and discovery might be helpful to humankind. We will also discuss whether these natural satellites could be habitable. Then, we will play a fun, interactive review game all about the Moons of Saturn!
Students will be able to name several of the moons around Jupiter & Saturn, identify which ones are thought to have water, and therefore present an opportunity for life to exist. Learners will be able to describe the largest moons around both planets, and tell how each is unique from the other moons, including their features such as structure, surface, atmosphere, temperatures, and more.
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 other telescopes my grandpa and 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 a Master’s Degree in Teaching & over 30 years of experience working with children of various ages, and more than 5 years teaching students about Space, as well as other Science-related subject-matter, I love sharing my knowledge with the next generation. My hope is 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 to the Cosmos during this Amazing Space Mission!
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
There is no formal assessment for this 8-week course, however, the teacher will utilize a variety of methods to determine that learning has occurred, including, online posts, game-type activities, and in-class review questions, as well as other fun, interactive methods.Grades Offered
Any learning materials needed will be available for download in the Outschool classroom.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Learners will need to be able to mute & unmute themselves as teacher will have students muted during instructional times so all learners can hear the material presented; however, they will be asked to unmute to ask & answer questions, reflect, and contribute to our conversation. Youtube video clips may be used to help learners understand the material at time. All links to these videos will be available in the Outschool Classroom after our lesson.
Rising Star
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(174)
Hello and welcome to the Space & Tech Learning Emporium wtih Teacher Kristina RI.! I have been a teacher for over 13 years, and love working with learners of all ages! In my free time, I love spending time with my family, playing a variety of...
Group Class
$19
weekly or $150 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
2-7 learners per class
