Stars and Constellations for Kids
In this one-time class, we cover the basics of what stars and constellations are, star signs, and how to find them in your own backyard!
Paul H. The Shakespearean Student
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(52)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. I will send digital worksheets as PDFs that the students may fill out during the class. They can then upload the completed worksheet for a digital badge and certificate.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
1. We'll cover the science of where stars come from. 2. We'll learn about constellations and the wonderful stories the stars tell, which you can find everywhere from superhero films to nursery rhymes. 3. We'll go over a few simple tips for finding constellations and planets in your own backyard! I'll use interactive classroom technology as well as DIY science experiments as well as a virtual star tour that I've created myself, to give fun, engaging, and useful science lessons. There is no previous knowledge required. All you need is an eager mind, some black paper, and a device that can support Zoom.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the scientific life-cycle of a star from a cloud of super heated gasses, to yellow-life giving suns, to violent supernovas or black holes. We will then describe the history and mythology of constellations which appear in numerous pop-culture incarnations like Draco the Dragon in Harry Potter and Hercules. I will conclude by giving practical tips on how to observe and find a few constellations like Draco, The Big Dipper, and the six visible planets from one's own backyard.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2021
4.8
52reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Mary Baldwin College
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Ashland University
I specialize in Shakespeare and Astronomy, having worked in theater for over 10 years, and for two years as a professional astronomy assistant. I teach courses in Shakespeare Appreciation and Shakespearean acting, as well as basic astronomy for kids.
My strongest belief about teaching is that students need instruction that will stimulate their minds through multimedia and hands-on exercises. I believe that no subject is out of a student’s reach as long as the instructor presents it in a way that is sufficiently engaging. To this end, whenever I teach workshops or classes, I make use of my training in acting, videography, and dramaturgy in order to make whatever I teach come alive.
Summary of Experience:
- Currently working as a special education paraprofessional for the York School District
- Two years experience as Astronomy Assistant for Primland Resort (2012-2014)
-Two years experience teaching at college level Shakespeare courses
-Education Outreach director for two theatrical companies
-Proven effective Shakespeare workshops for elementary school, high school, and university-level students (2008- present)
-Master Of Fine Arts, in Shakespeare and Elizabethan Literature in Performance, Mary Baldwin College (2010)
Research/ Creative Accomplishments:
-Research paper peer-reviewed and accepted at Blackfriars academic conference (2013)
-Published articles on Blogging Shakespeare (2013- present)
-Honored at Kennedy Center for dramaturgy (2007)
Something fun about me: One summer I got to meet Maggie Smith and Alan Rickman and saw Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe onstage. I got Harry Potter bingo!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-6 learners per class
