Students will be introduced to the Fantastical topic of Aliens (extraterrestrials), and will engage in an interactive discussion in which we investigate the various media and pop culture references/uses of aliens in written works, video games, movies, cartoons, and art. 
Students will be presented with what Science considers as “life”, and learners will be able to discuss if we were to find life out there, what types of life might it be. 
Varying viewpoints will be explored and discussed about this topic.
Students will interact and reflect with learners from around the globe regarding this intriguing topic.

I have always had a love of space, from the moment my grandpa, an amateur astronomer, let me look through the 10-foot telescope he built all by himself, to watching shuttles & satellites lift into the sky, and watching some fall back to the earth. I have spotted some of the largest dust storms to hit Mars, and have enjoyed looking at the various craters on our Moon and seeing the rings around Saturn, all from my own backyard in Missouri & while using other telescopes my grandpa built. I have never ceased my exploration and search, looking to the skies to watch for eclipses, comets, and so much more! My love of all things Space has only increased with time, and I feel it is the next great wave of the future! As a teacher with a Master’s Degree in Teaching & over 30 years of experience working with children of various ages, and more than 6 years teaching students about Space as an amateur astronomer, as well as other Science-related subject-matter, I love sharing my knowledge with the next generation. My hope is to instill the awe-inspiring beauty the Unknown Universe holds, as well as encourage students to dream and believe! I hope to see you in class as we explore the Fantastical Aliens together!

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There is no formal assessment for this class.
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The following sites were utilized in the research and prep for this class: 
https://NASA.gov 
https://www.scholastic.com
https://www.universetoday.com
https://History.com
https://www.science.org
*No sources are required for this class.