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Twisted Astronomy: Tour the Space in Our Solar System
Kelly McGrath
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4.9
Number of reviews:(840)
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Each week this astronomy class takes learners on a tour of a different part of space inside our solar system, including all the planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroid belt, and Oort cloud.
Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
~ Updated to include pictures and information gathered by the James Webb Space Telescope~ Ever wondered what it would be like to visit other places in our solar system? Are you curious about unique sights located on different planets? Then join this ongoing class as I take learners on a tour of our solar system! Each week we will examine a different part of our solar system to explore what it would be like to take a vacation to these different places. I will explain basic historical and...
- Students will know unique features of each of the objects of our solar system and be able to explain these destinations to others.
I specialize in finding fun twists to standard curriculum to help my students build critical thinking skills as well as scientific knowledge. By adding a new twist to a familiar topic we can expand our thinking to include new possibilities. I have taught science to homeschool students for the last 20 years and during that time I have developed many teaching techniques and hands-on projects to help students explore concepts in new and exciting ways. I have also taught several classes specifically about astronomy in which I allowed students to lead the choice of topics, helping me to know what learners want to know about space.
Assignments
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the classFeedback: available upon requestDetails: Learners will complete a "tour guide" sheet full of facts about the place we are visiting.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: available upon requestDetails: Learners will earn a completion certificate after touring the whole solar system. This includes attending all 19 lessons in the series, and completing weekly worksheets.
I post new printouts each week, but if learners would rather write and draw on plain paper that is fine as well. Learners will also want a pencil and colors for each lesson.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
I may talk about the formation of the solar system and the universe, and when I do this I discuss the Big Bang theory of the universe forming.
Joined January, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from St. Cloud State University
Hi! I'm Kelly McGrath and I'm excited to help your child learn! I teach all core subjects but I add a special twist to each one. I want to help your child learn a new way to see the world, one class at a time. I believe that all children can...
Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 78 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-8 learners per class
