AstroFan Club - Astronomy/Astrophysics News for Kids
Every week, your Learner enjoys exciting astronomical news explained in a kid friendly way. There is space to go into details and ask as many questions as they can think of sparked by their growing understanding of the universe, making this information fun and accesible to your learner.
What's included
Group experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner - Advanced Level
Every week, your Learner will be introduced to the exciting science of astronomy in the form of news, event coverage, mini-lecture or concepts, all of which invite a growing interest and wonder about the universe we live in. At the beginning of each month and depending on observable astronomical events, we may start with a Sky News post so that kids will know what to look for in the sky. These will be combined with practical exercises, such as using http://www.globeatnight.org to learn about the featured constellation. For the rest of the month, we will be sharing important astronomical news and/or visit a topic of interest for a deeper understanding. For your learner to fully benefit from this class and my expertise, their interaction is encouraged, ideally at least 2 times a week; the more they group interacts, the more everyone learns. With each post, learners will have the opportunity to ask questions related to the topic discussed, in which scientific discussions are not only welcome, but encouraged. Students are also allowed to post their own news and ask about what they mean, which is a good exercise to develop a critical mind, and not blindly believing what is posted on the internet.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about recent astronomical events, discoveries or the state of the art of a certain topic of interest at the moment.
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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AstroFan Club - Astronomy/Astrophysics News for Kids is a community of learners that come together on Outschool to share what they’re learning, ask questions, participate in challenges, and get feedback on their projects
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Science from Granada University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Florida Institute of Technology
I am an astrophysicist, I finished my PhD in 2010 on the topics of radio galaxies. I am now an Adjunct Professor at San Diego State University. I am passionate about education and telling curious minds everything I know about these topics. Although my profesional experience is related to research, I have plenty of experience working with kids and I do have experience managind a large group of kids.
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Live Group Class
$20
monthlyUnlimited access
1 active learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 8-13