Aspiring Astronauts: Let's Go to Space!

The Endless Frontier - Ongoing Astronomy

Aspiring Astronauts: Let's Go to Space!

Ms. Stephanie

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(646)

In this ongoing class, young astronauts embark on an exciting cosmic journey, discovering the wonders of our solar system. Learn about our Solar System, NASA, Astronaut Training, Life on the International Space Station and more!

Class Experience

This ongoing class begins with a welcome and introductions! At the beginning of each class, learners are encouraged to share something they know about space or want to learn more about during class. Class is based around a colorful slide presentation that might have photographs, illustrations, true and false questions, and short video clips that everyone can see. 

Each class focuses on a differnet space related topic, an astronaut spotlight and a creative drawing/sculpting or building prompt...

Students will learn:
-basic solar system knowledge
-about astronauts and how they train for space 
-about life aboard the International Space Station
-specialized equipment astronauts use, such as spacesuits and helmets
-about specific astronauts and the roles they play or played in space exploration
-about NASA and historic and current missions

Students will also practice taking turns, sharing within a group, expressing themselves through a creative prompt, listening to classmates, critical thinking and problem solving.

Homework Offered
There is no assigned homework. However, I do give creative prompts that students can work on during class or after. These are not mandatory however, they are encouraged. Learners can send photographs of their work to put in the weekly slide show or can share the following week in class. 
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

Learners can participate in this class without any specific supplies. I do send PDFs occasionally to be used in creative exercises that can be printed out. If you don't have a printer, you can make your own designs easily so don't be discouraged. For the weekly creative prompt learners might want to draw, sculpt something out of clay or build a creations from small blocks. Please just use whatever you have at home. Be creative!

"There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System" by Tish Rabe
"The Darkest Dark" by Chris Hadfield
"The Planets in Our Solar System" by Franklyn M. Branley
"You Are the First Kid on Mars" by Patrick O'Brien
"Astronaut Handbook" by Meghan McCarthy
"National Geographic Kids: First Big Book of Space" by Catherine D. Hughes
"The Darkest Dark" by Chris Hadfield
"What's It Like in Space?: Stories from Astronauts Who've Been There" by Ariel Waldman
"Astronomy for Kids: How to Explore Outer Space with Binoculars, a Telescope, or Just Your Eyes!" by Dr. Bruce Betts

NASA's Kids' Club: NASA's website for kids provides educational games, activities, and information about space and NASA missions.
NASA Kids' Club

NASA's Solar System Exploration: A comprehensive resource with information about the planets, spacecraft, and missions in our solar system.
Solar System Exploration

European Space Agency (ESA) Kids: ESA's website offers interactive games and resources to learn about space and space missions.
ESA Kids

Space.com Kids Section: Space.com's kids section features articles, quizzes, and videos on space and astronomy topics.
Space.com Kids

Star Walk Kids: An interactive app that helps kids identify and learn about stars, planets, and constellations.
Star Walk Kids

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Meet the teacher

Ms. Stephanie

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(646)

Hello! 

My name is Steph and I am so happy to be an educator here on Outschool. I have experience teaching learners of all ages - preschool all the way up through graduate school. My educational background includes bachelor degrees in Art...