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Why Can’t We Go Faster Than the Speed of Light?

Completed by 7 learners
Ages 8-12
Live One-Time Class
What is the speed of light? Explore this fundamental topic of space science and astronomy in this one-time class.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(834 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
1-7 learners per class
50 min

What’s included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

The speed of light is one of the fundamental properties of our Universe. In this one-time class we will explore our current understanding of spacetime and why a speed limit exists. 

We will investigate question such as:

-  How do we know there is a speed of light?
-  How did we measure the speed of light?
-  What is spacetime?
-  What happens to an object as it approaches the speed of light?
-  Is the Universe expanding faster than the speed of light?
-  Is there anyway to get around the speed of light?
-  What are some consequences of a cosmic speed limit?

The class is lecture and discussion based. Learners will view and participate in a presentation full of images and some videos. They will have the opportunity to ask questions and think critically about space and the speed of light!

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined December, 2019
4.9
834reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master’s Degree from American Military University
My MS is in Space. 

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