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Star Trek Astronomy
Lauren James
Star Educator
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(3,146)
The perfect way for Trekkies to learn more about the stars and constellations! This is a four lesson, self-paced course.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
The Star Trek Universe incorporates many real star systems and constellations from the night sky, including many places they visit, the origins of some alien species, and some key space colonies in the series. This class explores many of these references from the Star Trek shows and movies, while also educating on the science facts of the stars and their constellations. For full enjoyment I recommend that learners have seen at least a few episodes of Star Trek first. (Learners who don't...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1WinterStar Wheel Introduction, Winter Stars and Winter Constellations (including Orion, Gemini, Taurus, Auriga, Lynx, Canis Major, Canis Minor)Week 2Lesson 2Spring and CircumpolarSpring Stars and Spring Constellations (Leo, Bootes, Canis Venatici, Libra, Hydra), Circumpolar Stars and Circumpolar Constellations (Ursa Major, Draco)Week 3Lesson 3SummerSummer Stars and Summer Constellations (Cygnus, Aquila, Lyra, Scorpio, Ophiucus)Week 4Lesson 4FallFall Stars and Fall Constellations (Perseus, Triangulum, Eridanus, Cetus, Andromeda)
This class is taught in English.
★ Use a star wheel to identify constellations in the night sky. ★ Identify some actual stars used in the Star Trek TV shows and movies. ★ Explain why some of the stars were a scientifically sound choice for the writers, and some weren't. ★ Explain the importance and uniqueness of the circumpolar constellations. ★ Understand why the stars move in the night sky throughout the night, and from season to season. ★ Describe the characteristics found in the wide spectrum of stars found in our galaxy.
Star Educator
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(3,146)
💰 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬 💰 I offer a "pay what you can afford" discount for all flex classes. After you enroll, send me a message from the section you signed up for. I can then apply a partial refund to match the amount you need; it can be any amount! 🎓...
Self-Paced Class
$4
weekly or $16 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 1 learner
Ages: 12-17
