Summer Camp: Black Holes, Unusual Galaxies & Other Special Topics in Astronomy!
In this fun summer camp, students learn about black holes, white holes, wormholes, unusual galaxies, supernovae & other fascinating astrophysics phenomena & theories! (STEM, physics, space, academic)
Quantum Physics for Kids
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What's included
12 live meetings
10 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. As optional homework, students will be encouraged to review the weekly class handouts provided after each session.Certificate of Completion
Students may request a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Does your child love learning about black holes and other "extreme" space phenomena? This summer camp is for them! Over 12 sessions (meeting Mon-Thu for 3 weeks), we'll go on an in-depth journey exploring advanced special topics in astronomy, including black holes, weird galaxies, supernovae and other fascinating astrophysics subjects. Topics to be discussed include: Class 1 - All About Black Holes Class 2 - Anatomy of a Black Hole Class 3 - Black Holes: What's Inside? Class 4 - Black Holes: Questions and Answers Class 5 - The New Milky Way & Its Content Class 6 - White Holes Class 7 - Wormholes Class 8 - Time Travel & Paradoxes Class 9 - Asterisms & Constellations Class 10 - Jupiter: New Discoveries Class 11 - All About Supernovae Class 12 - Unusual Galaxies This course is taught by Quantum Physics for Kids instructor Prof. Mark Baraket (M.S. Astrophysics), an experienced astronomy/astrophysics educator with a commitment to nurturing the next generation of scientists.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the characteristics and physics of black holes.Students will learn about the Milky Way Galaxy and other galaxy systems.
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Class 1 - All About Black Holes
In our first class, we'll discuss how black holes form and the physics related to black hole formation. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Class 2 - Anatomy of a Black Hole
In this session, we will discuss the anatomy of black holes and different types of black holes. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Class 3 - Black Holes: What's Inside?
In session 3, we will explore what happens inside a black hole. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Class 4 - Black Holes: Questions and Answers
In this session, we delve into common questions about black holes and discuss student questions as well. 50 mins online live lesson
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
California Teaching Certificate in Science
5 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from University of Southern California
Master's Degree in Science from Central CT State University
Master's Degree in Art and Design from Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design
Master's Degree in Physics from university of California Berkeley
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in American Studies from Stanford University
Bachelor's Degree in Physics from Western CT State University
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from California College of the Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of Chicago
This course is taught by Quantum Physics for Kids instructor Prof. Mark Baraket (M.S. Astrophysics), a professional astronomer with a commitment to teaching the next generation of scientists. Quantum Physics for Kids is dedicated to introducing young students to the amazing world of quantum physics, invention & science research! We've been offering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) classes and creating educational materials for students of all ages for over 15 years. We're excited to share this course content with more students through Outschool. Reviews
Live Group Course
$76
weekly4x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
5-12 learners per class
