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Space Mission 4: Moons of Jupiter & Saturn (Semester Course)

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
Kristina RI. (MAT BBA. AA. Spanish. TEFL)
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What's included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Mastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Teacher offers weekly materials to help students continue their learning outside of the video lessons. 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. Feedback is emailed after each class as well.
Grading
Letter grade and/or Certificate of Completion available upon request. The request should be made before the end of the 6th week class date. 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.

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 in all of us!
Note: This class is a continuation of Space Mission: Astronomy, Astronauts & Exploration & that class is a prerequisite class for this one as we learn many facts about space & key terminology which will be utilized during this course as well. 
Schedule Outline:
Week 1: Today, students will learn all about the number of moons surrounding Jupiter. Students will learn the names of the largest moons around Jupiter. 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 2: During this class, students will discover the Galilean Satellites. They will learn the names, topography, interesting facts and more about each of these, including which of these scientists believe could have water.

Week 3: Today’s class will focus on the exploration humans have made to the moons around Jupiter, as well as what we have discovered. 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 4: Students will review the Moons around Jupiter with an exciting, interactive Review Game. Students are encouraged to help their classmates and remember the names & details of the moons of Jupiter.

Week 5: During this class students will learn all about the number of moons surrounding Saturn. Students will learn the names of the largest moons around Saturn. 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 Saturn and get a feel for how this interesting “mini-planetary system” works.

Week 6: During this class, students will discover the largest moons around Saturn. They will learn the names, topography, interesting facts and more about each of these, including which of these scientists believe could carry water on them.
 
Week 7: Today’s class 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 review the Moons of both Saturn & Jupiter which could potentially host life. We will dive into the reasons why some scientists believe these natural satellites could be habitable. 

Week 8: We end our course today as we discuss why it is important to learn about the moons in our Solar System, and how their discovery might be helpful to humankind. Then we will play an amazing, interactive, and fun Review Game as a class. 

The teacher will use a variety of presentation & teaching tools, including videos, discussions, pictures, and interactive games, as we have fun learning all about the wonders of Space together. There will also be additional materials, notes, color pages, and activities the students can complete in the Outschool classroom, for those looking for supplemental materials.

*Recommended (but not required) Prerequisite Course: Space Mission 1: Astronomy, Astronauts & Exploration
Learning Goals
Students will name several moons of Jupiter & Saturn, identify those thought to have water, and therefore present an opportunity for life to exist. Learners will describe the largest moons & tell how each is unique.
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Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
2 Units
8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Unit 1: Moons of Jupiter
Lesson 1:
Introducing the Moons of Jupiter
 Our 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. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Galilean Satellites
 Today'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. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Human Exploration to the Moons of Jupiter
 This 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. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Reviewing the Moons of Jupiter
 Today'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! 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
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.
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:
  • Youtube
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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 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!

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$19

weekly or $150 for 8 classes
1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min

Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
2-7 learners per class

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