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What is Kerbal Space Program & How Can I Use It To Learn Rocket Science? 8-14yr

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Teacher Tom Bickmore
Star Educator
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(217)
Learn what the KSP space flight simulator game is, why it's a great way to learn rocket science, some important people in the space industry who also play it, where to go for the best tutorials, & some tips & tricks for getting into orbit! #builder

Class experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Learners will leave class knowing what Kerbal Space Program (KSP) is, how it's used to teach Rocket Science, where to go for the best tutorials so they can practice on their own, where to get the best price to purchase KSP, and which key players in the space industry play KSP.
Teacher Tom has built rockets and made rocket fuels in the past. (We will NOT be teaching learners how to make their own rocket fuel on Outschool.) Tom has also successfully taught Kerbal Space Program weekly challenge classes as well as several other Space & Rocket Science classes. Tom was recently featured as one of Outschool's EPIC teachers for "Passion-driven" teaching. 
While there are no supplies required for this class, in order to play Kerbal Space Program, learners will need Kerbal Space Program, and have a computer capable of running it. 

(If you have a newer gaming console, it is an option to get the game for the console instead, but this can be much more challenging to use vs. a keyboard and mouse, so I don't recommend it)

(For Computer system requirements, see https://www.kerbalspaceprogram.com/product/kerbal-space-program-steam/)

(For discounted purchase of the game for download via Steam, check out https://www.g2a.com/kerbal-space-program-steam-key-global-i10000014989005 [Teacher not affiliated, it's just a good deal I found])
Learners will not be playing Kerbal Space Program during this short intro class, therefore they do not need to own the game to take this class. This class is designed to give learners an introduction to KSP to see if they may be interested in using it to learn or better understand Rocket Science. Please make sure your learner knows in advance that they will not be gaming during this class. Learners who want to continue on to Teacher Tom's KSP weekly challenges classes must have achieved orbit in KSP before enrolling in order to maintain the quality of the class content and the success of your learner. Rocket Science takes time to learn. Thank you for understanding. 
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Popular
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(217)
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Teacher Tom is a designated STAR educator on Outschool. Star educators are top rated, experienced, and highly responsive, with classes that meet Outschool's quality learning standards. Tom is also an ACE Educator and was previously featured as a... 
Group Class

$13

per class
Meets once
30 min

Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
4-10 learners per class

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