Trekking Through Our Solar System: A Study of the Sun, the Moon and the Planets
In this ongoing astronomy class, students travel through space to learn fun facts about our neighbors in the Solar System. Beginning with the Sun, we'll visit all eight planets, the Moon, the asteroid belt, dwarf planets, and comets.
Tim Stephens
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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Students will explore the various members of our Solar System in a fun, fact-filled journey through space. Each week we will visit a different planet or object orbiting our Sun. Using vivid PowerPoint images and interactive lecture, I will help students discover the unique characteristics of each planet, including its appearance, size, distance from the sun, and surface conditions. Astronomy facts and figures can often seem tedious if not presented with enthusiasm, so I work to keep the lecture moving along with plenty of interactive and engaging information. There will always be time for questions and lively discussion throughout.
2025 Section: Dates and Topics
Jan 21: The Sun
Jan 28: Mercury & Venus
Feb 4: Earth & Moon
Feb 11: Mars & the Asteroid Belt
Feb 18: Jupiter
Feb 25: Saturn
March 4: Uranus & Neptune
March 11: The Dwarf Planets & Comets
I will provide learners with a printable worksheet ("travel log") to record their findings during each class. The worksheet may also include a fun quiz or review that we'll complete together at the end of the session.
No previous knowledge of astronomy is required to enjoy this class!Other Details
Supply List
A one-page worksheet ("travel log") will be available for download for each destination we visit.External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Baptist Bible College
I attended an elective astronomy class as a student at Louisiana State and am an amateur studies of the skies and space. I also studied Fine Arts, including courses in Art History and Appreciation, at Louisiana State University, and have a certificate from Texas Academy of Art in Houston, TX. I have worked as a professional artist, doing portrait art on commission. Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-5 learners per class
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