Misión espacial 4: Lunas de Júpiter y Saturno (curso semestral)

As Space is becoming increasingly important in most countries around the world, especially given the amount of Space travel that has recently increased, it is more and more important for our children to know, at least basic knowledge about the Space around us, including all scientists have now learned about Black Holes & Exoplanets! Plus, most learners find this topic to be extremely interesting as their young minds get to explore the possibilities of Space: making it perfect for the explorer in all of us!
Note: This class is a continuation of Space Mission: Astronomy, Astronauts & Exploration & that class is a prerequisite class for this one as we learn many facts about space & key terminology which will be utilized during this course as well. 
Schedule Outline:
Week 1: Today, students will learn all about the number of moons surrounding Jupiter. Students will learn the names of the largest moons around Jupiter. Focus will be on naming the moons and getting familiar with them. We will zoom around the planet to learn about some smaller moons around Jupiter and get a feel for how this “mini-planetary system” works.

Week 2: During this class, students will discover the Galilean Satellites. They will learn the names, topography, interesting facts and more about each of these, including which of these scientists believe could have water.

Week 3: Today’s class will focus on the exploration humans have made to the moons around Jupiter, as well as what we have discovered. We will focus on learning the names of the unmanned spacecraft which have provided us with the wealth of knowledge and understanding we have about the numerous moons orbiting this planet.

Week 4: Students will review the Moons around Jupiter with an exciting, interactive Review Game. Students are encouraged to help their classmates and remember the names & details of the moons of Jupiter.

Week 5: During this class students will learn all about the number of moons surrounding Saturn. Students will learn the names of the largest moons around Saturn. Focus will be on naming the moons and getting familiar with them. We will zoom around the planet to learn about some smaller moons around Saturn and get a feel for how this interesting “mini-planetary system” works.

Week 6: During this class, students will discover the largest moons around Saturn. They will learn the names, topography, interesting facts and more about each of these, including which of these scientists believe could carry water on them.
 
Week 7: Today’s class will be full of excitement & wonderment as we spin around the rings of Saturn to learn about its smallest moons, and how we believe they work together to help sustain the magnificent ring system. Afterwards, we will review the Moons of both Saturn & Jupiter which could potentially host life. We will dive into the reasons why some scientists believe these natural satellites could be habitable. 

Week 8: We end our course today as we discuss why it is important to learn about the moons in our Solar System, and how their discovery might be helpful to humankind. Then we will play an amazing, interactive, and fun Review Game as a class. 

The teacher will use a variety of presentation & teaching tools, including videos, discussions, pictures, and interactive games, as we have fun learning all about the wonders of Space together. There will also be additional materials, notes, color pages, and activities the students can complete in the Outschool classroom, for those looking for supplemental materials.

*Recommended (but not required) Prerequisite Course: Space Mission 1: Astronomy, Astronauts & Exploration