The Mysterious Ice Giants: Neptune, the Windiest Planet in the Solar System

In this astronomy class, students will travel through space and learn in-depth about the most distant planet in the Solar System: the ice giant, Neptune.

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55 minutes

per class

Meets once

9-14

year olds

1-6

learners per class

per learner

How does a “One-Time” class work?

Meets once at a scheduled time

Live video chat, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Great for exploring new interests and different styles of teachers

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Description

Class Experience

In this class, students will learn in-depth about the farthest planet from the Sun: the ice giant, Neptune.

Students will learn in depth details about the planet, Neptune. They will learn about the atmosphere and its supersonic winds; its Coriolis effect and how that affects dark vortices, including the Great Dark Spot; details about the Great Dark Spot and other dark spots that have come and gone; the story of how Neptune was discovered, including how Galileo first discovered it and mistook...

Students will learn basic facts about Neptune.
Students will learn about the discovery of Neptune.
Students will learn about the atmosphere of Neptune.
Students will learn about the formation and end of dark vortices like the Great Dark Spot and other dark spots on Neptune.
Students will learn about Neptune's largest moon, Triton.

I am a substitute teacher with knowledge in multiple subjects in K-12 grade levels. I am fascinated by space and the Solar System and enjoy learning more about the planets and sharing that knowledge with others.

No homework will be assigned. Everything will be done in class.

Pens, pencils and paper are recommended for taking notes.

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:NASA Science, Solar System Exploration
NASA Science, Space Place

Students will be assessed informally and with a student activity.

55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Teacher

Terry Barber

🇺🇸

Lives in the United States

I am taking some time off due to a death in the family

435 total reviews

1089 completed classes

About Me

I have been involved in education since January 2016. I am a substitute teacher and a tutor who teaches multiple subjects in K-12 classes, including Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education. I also have experience teaching...