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Star Wars Tech, Part 1

Completed by 317 learners
Ages 11-15
Live Group Course
The Star Wars universe boasts so much high tech awesomeness, there's no way we could cover it all, but we'll try. Using Star Wars as a lens, we'll look at the science behind the technology of a galaxy far, far away.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(491 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 5 weeks
3-8 learners per class
55 min

What's included

5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
In a galaxy far, far away we'll take a look at the science behind the technology of Star Wars. How does a lightsaber work? What even IS hyperspace? Could we ever build the Death Star? We'll consult the official canon and the laws of physics to answer these questions and more, in-universe. We'll also take a look at some inspirations for these technologies, and a few real life analogues. Ultimately we want to know: can we do that on Earth? 

Class consists of a series of lectures with a few videos, and of course a ton of Q&A. Student participation is encouraged. There's no special prep or prerequisites, but I assume you've seen all the movies and probably the TV shows. Maybe you've played some of the video games or even flipped through a comic or two. 

Also, feel free to take part 1 and 2 in any order. They're non-sequential, covering all different technologies. No wrong way to do it. If you're taking or have taken part 1 and you don't see part 2, please reach out. I usually schedule part 2 based on interest and to follow an existing section of part 1.

I'll see you in class, and may the force be with you.

Learning Goals

Gain a basic understanding of plasma and its properties.
Explore the scale and structure of spacetime.

Syllabus

5 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Lightsabers
 How a lightsaber works. Introduction to plasma. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Millennium Falcon
 The speed of light, quantifying large distances, the structure of four-dimensional spacetime. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Droids
 Artificial intelligence and sentience. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Super Weapons
 The scale of celestial bodies. Nuclear power generation. 
55 mins online live lesson

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2019
4.9
491reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from George Washington University
Hello! Language nerd, history buff, culture geek -- whatever you call it, that's me! I'm obsessed with how people connect and what brings us together. I examine history, literature, language, travel, food and everything human, looking for the personal stories hidden between the lines and the social narratives lurking in the broader context. I love it, and I can't wait to share it with you.

A sample of the kinds of classes I teach:
D&D Adventures
Ancient History
Star Wars
Introductory Spanish
Spanish for Travelers
Speech Writing & Public Speaking

I am a former public relations professional with a masters in PR and bachelor's degrees in Spanish and theatre. In Washington, DC I honed my writing craft while working in think tanks to lead congressional relations teams, polling research programs and bilingual outreach initiatives. I did a little speech writing too. While earning BAs in Spanish, Portuguese and Theatre at the University of Texas, I pursued myriad interdisciplinary interests, minoring in French, Astronomy and History. Currently I have a niche interest and expertise in Classical Antiquity, particularly the geopolitical and military history of Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome. This has guided my current course of study and inspired the majority of classes I teach on Outschool.

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