Why does life flourish on Earth, but not Venus or Mars? Where did the rings of Saturn come from? Why does the night sky seem to change from night-to-night? Where did the Moon come from and what did the Apollo astronauts discover on their journey? Just how many stars and galaxies are in the universe? Find the answers to these questions and many, many more in "Astronomy 101: The Universe Around Us!"

In this fun and engaging course, students will learn all about the universe around them. The schedule is as follows:

Week 1: The Solar System (Inner Planets)
Week 2: The Solar System (Outer Planets)
Week 3: Dwarf Planets, Moons, Asteroids, and Comets
Week 4: The Sun, Earth, Moon System 
Week 5: Life Cycles of Stars, Types of Galaxies
Week 6: The Universe

Students only need an inquisitive mind, a willingness to learn, and a basic understanding of science. A variety of resources will be used and lessons will be a combination of presentations, short video clips, question-and-answer sessions, activities, demonstrations, and labs demonstrated by me. 

Learner progress will be evaluated through a variety of methods. These may include discussions, teacher questioning, warm-and other activities. 

I'll see you in class!

Mr. Lee

If you enjoy this course, please check out my other offerings, including Mysteries of Space and Time: Aliens: Space Travel, and Futurism, Meteorology 101, Oceanography 101, Geology Rocks, Meet the Explorers, and The Hidden American Empire! I also teach a semester-long course, Earth and Space Science! 

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” – Carl Sagan