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Speculative Science: Space Elevators

In this exciting one day class, students will be introduced to the fascinating idea of the space elevator.
Sujit Naidu
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(1,172)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
1 in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Launching items into space using conventional methods is an extremely expensive and inefficient method.  Even with modern technology, it cost's at minimum around $2,500 per kg to launch something in space. Along with the high cost, we can only launch a certain payload into space, we are limited by rocket technology and the laws of physics. These facts have encouraged scientists to explore alternative methods to get payloads into space. This is where the hypothetical idea of the space elevator comes in!

In this exciting one day class, we will explore the following topics.

- The limitations of using rockets to launch payloads.

- Exploring the general idea of how a space elevator would work.

- The technological barriers that we need to overcome to build this structure.

This class is ideal for science and space loving kids. While the idea of the space elevator is theoretical, it is still a fascinating topic that can spur the imagination of your student!

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Joined May, 2020
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello Everybody!

My name is Sujit Naidu, and I have always harbored a lifelong passion for science! Some of my favourite topics are Biology, Neuroscience and Psychology. Many of my classes will focus on the different aspects of the human mind and brain. From introductory courses on the brain to more advanced topics like the neuroscience of vision, I will have something for everyone!

With an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto with Majors in Neuroscience and Psychology. I have a strong foundation in the topics i will teach. Aside from my education, I have also coached basketball for boys and girls of different ages. I understand how to teach something while keeping it fun and enjoyable!

I have been in some classes where teachers just lecture at you with little to no engagement. It is very difficult to stay focused and retain information when someone is simply talking at you. My teaching philosophy is it avoid excessive lecturing and focus on creating engagement with students. I pride myself on making topics accessible without simplifying them excessively.  

I am also offering 1:1 tutoring and homework help. Please message me if you would like more information! 

 I also offer private group sessions for any of the classes I offer. If your student is a part of a group and that group would like a private lesson, I can accommodate for that! 
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****POLICIES****

Transfer Policy - Transfers will be accommodated up to 24 hours before the session is scheduled to start. Transfers requested after 24 hours will be evaluated on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed.

Sold Out Class - If a class is sold out and a learner misses it. Refund/transfers after the fact will not be possible.

Sharing a Screen - Please remember that all learners participating in the session need to be enrolled in the class. Learners who are enrolled separately are welcome to share  a screen. If an enrolled learner is joined by an unenrolled learner, that might result in removal from the session without a refund.  

Class Cancellations - If a Class will be cancelled, the cancellation will happen  at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.  
  

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$15

per class
Meets once
60 min

Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-10 learners per class

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