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

What is the speed of light? Explore this fundamental topic of space science and astronomy in this one-time class.

Arwen Hubbard

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4.9

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(825)

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!

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

Arwen Hubbard

Joined December, 2019

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825reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Master's Degree from American Military University

My MS is in Space.

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$13

per class

Meets once

50 min

Completed by 7 learners

Live video meetings

Ages: 8-12

1-7 learners per class

This class is no longer offered

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Education Savings Account (ESAs)

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

Arwen Hubbard

What's included

1 live meeting

Class Experience