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Wizard Astronomy 101 (Self-Pace Edition)

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Ages 6-12

Self-Paced Course

Your child will learn about constellations, planets, stars, and galaxies in a fun, interactive format where they pretend they are taking classes at a school for witches or wizards!

Paul H. The Shakespearean Student

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15 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

15 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Assignments

1 hour per week. I will design interactive assignments on how to read stellar maps, research a famous astronomer, and create their own constellations. Each assignment will have an accompanying handout that your child can fill out and post to the class page.

Certificate of Completion

You will have a certificate listing your skill as a junior magical astronomer.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8

Beginner Level

The teacher will explain astronomy in the character of a wizard, drawing parallels between the myths surrounding planets, stars, and constellations, and the scientific reality. Thus, the students play both magic students and junior scientists. The class will implement short videos, 3-d astronomy websites, and interactive quizzes for the students to test their knowledge. The whole course will conclude with a short quiz about what we've learned, and a handout and certificate that the students can take home.

Learning Goals

Students will learn what constellations are, some of the basic ones like the Big Dipper, Orion, and Draco (Not Malfoy), and how to find these constellations at night

Vocabulary:
Betelgeuse 
Binary System
Black Hole
Degrees
Draco
Ecliptic
Hercules
Horizon
Nebula
Orion
Phoenix
Raz Al Ghul
Star Cluster
Ursa Major
Zenith
Zodiac

Syllabus

5 Units

15 Lessons

over 4 Weeks

Unit 1: Constellations: Magical Creatures In the Sky

Lesson 1:

Constellations: Magical Creatures In the Sky

 Students will learn what a constellation is and the classic myths behind such as Draco, Hercules, Orion, Sirius, and Phoenix, which have appeared in "Harry Potter," the Chronicles of Narnia, and various ancient mythologies.

Lesson 2:

Fact Vs. Fiction

 We will strip away the myths from these same constellations and learn about Binary Stars, Red Giants, (such as Betelgeuse), Supernovas, and star clusters.

1 assignment

Unit 2: Making a Star Map

Lesson 3:

Learning the Parts of a Star Map

 Learn how astronomers label and describe parts of the sky.

Lesson 4:

Locating Visible Planets

 Learn where to find Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn from where you are on Earth.

Other Details

Learning Needs

I can modify this classto accomodate children with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorders with repeatable information and clear step-by-step instruction. Parents may contact me in the Conversations tab to discuss further accomodations.

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Meet the teacher

Paul H. The Shakespearean Student

Joined April, 2021

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Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Mary Baldwin College

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Ashland University

I have worked as a professional Astonomy Assistant at an observatory for two years. I have also worked as a Special Education Educator in several school systems.