Spring Break Astronomy Camp - Telescope Kit Included
Learn from a real astronomer! Looking for a Fun Astronomy Camp done Virtually, well this one's Out of this World! Some of the many outrageous activities include building an actual telescope from a kit provided by the camp.
Kevin Manning
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(50)
What's included
5 live meetings
10 in-class hoursHomework
The provided PDF packet includes a Daily Observation Log and instructions to record actual observations of the night sky in your back yard or area free of too much light.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Looking for a Fun Astronomy Camp done Virtually, well this one's Out of this World! With our Spring Break Astronomy Camp, children ages 5-10 can be inspired to think big, dream big, and to foster curiosity about an enormous universe in which the boundaries appear unlimited. The spark of interest often ignites in young minds where the ABC's of the universe are brought to light. Exciting week-long sessions for children with lots of fun STEM hands-on activities as they are guided into the mysteries of the universe by a real astronomer who was a consultant with NASA and worked with a space telescope. The entire week is filled with constant fun and excitement as everyone experiences a supernova explosion of new knowledge and understanding in this virtual journey throughout the cosmos. With the understanding of some simple terminology and concepts, they are better informed about space and the celestial objects that reside overhead. Some of the many outrageous activities include constructing a starfinder, using Oreo cookies to see the phases of the Moon, and building an actual telescope from a kit provided by the camp. Topics include: • Astronomy for Everyone: Size & Scale of the Universe • Roadmap to the Stars: the Night Sky Explained • A Grand Tour of the Solar System & Beyond • Gazing Upon a Cosmic Ocean • Exploring the Moon & Mars and the Deep-Space Search for Another Earth • Movers in the Sky: Comets, Meteors & Asteroids • When Celestial Bodies Collide: Eclipses & Other Phenomena • Telescopes: Eyes on the Universe Many fun and educational STEM hands-on activities are done throughout the week, ending with the construction of a telescope from a provided kit mailed to your home.
Learning Goals
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
A. Define basic terminology used in astronomy and the space sciences.
1. Subatomic particles
2. Planets & moons
3. Stars & constellations
4. Star clusters, nebulae & galaxies
5. Supermassive black holes
6. Telescopes
B. Understand and state important concepts and principles.
1. Space exploration
2. Colliding galaxies
C. Apply principles to scientific calculations.
1. Speed of light
D. Interpret charts and graphs in evaluating scientific data.
1. Faces of the Moon
E. Demonstrate skill in the use of instruments and scientific reasoning.
1. Particle accelerator
2. Build a telescope
Other Details
Supply List
For Parents: A packet listing all activities, materials and supplies needed is provided. Please print out and gather all materials together needed for all the activities BEFORE the camp begins. The price of the telescope kit is 100% included in the price of this course, and there are no other fees or costs to you. The telescope kit includes all the parts needed for assembling a fully functional telescope including a high performance glass crown & flint objective lens, tube, focuser, eyepieces and a Barlow lens. Beyond hand holding the telescope for viewing celestial objects, the tube is threaded for any standard camera tripod for mounting it that you will need to have or obtain. Upon enrollment, a telescope kit will be mailed to your home, so a physical address is needed. You can share this information safely using Google forms, and this personal information will only be used for mailing the telescope kit to your home. It will be promptly deleted once it is used for that purpose.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Any book on astronomy, Astronomy and Sky & Telescope magazines.
Joined November, 2021
4.8
50reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Learn from a real astronomer! I teach exciting astronomy classes about different aspects of the universe using incredible photos, awesome video clips, and fun STEM hands-on activities. My passion about the universe really shows.
• Astronomer and science educator with lots of experience
• Consultant for NASA
• Chandra X-Ray Observatory (space telescope) with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
• Wright Fellow at Tufts University
• Einstein Fellow working with NASA Headquarters, the US House of Representatives, and the US Dept of Energy Office of Science on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC
• Brookhaven National Laboratory
• I'm an author and written 101 Fun Facts on Astronomy and The Complete Guide to Building Your Own 8-inch Telescope
• Content Expert for Scholastic Library Publishing called Rookie Read-About Science: The Universe for four books entitled Earth, The Moon, The Stars, and The Sun
• Workshops include those made at Tufts University, State University of New York at Stony Brook, the National Science Teachers Association's National Convention, American Association for the Advancement of Science Breakfast with Scientists, and the National Parks Service
• Teaching is an art and requires patience and a thorough understanding of the subject to be able to help someone learn using various approaches and learning styles
• I feel it's important to be yourself and add a little humor because that has been shown through research to help an individual relax and learn better
• I love working with wood and have used it to build telescopes including one that is over ten feet longReviews
Live Group Class
$495
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
120 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
1-9 learners per class
