Intro to Astronomy- Summer 2023
About Course
Space…. The Final Frontier…
In this Intro to Astronomy Course, your student will learn about the birth of astronomy, planets, stars, and much more! As an Introductory level course, this will be a brief overview of the basics of Astronomy. Through this course, your student will watch videos, go through textbook work using Astronomy by OpenStax, work on group activities, and have group discussions! Not only will this course be a fun and exciting summer course, but it will also help prepare them for the full Astronomy course that will be offered in Spring 2024!
9 Week Course (Summer 2023) June 5th- August 7th
Science Course for High School Students
Class will meet in The Woodlands, TX on Wednesday from 10:30am-12pm
Cost- $400
Textbook Provided- Astronomy by OpenStax
Coursework will consist of video presentations, group activities and discussions, book work, and 1 project at the end of the course. There will be no homework during this SUMMER class! In order to ensure your students success in this course, classes will consist of numerous learning styles including hands on activities, group work, games, projects, and much more!
Brief Course Curriculum
Lesson 1: Observing the Sky: The Birth of Astronomy
Lesson 2: An Introduction to the Solar System Pt. 1
Lesson 3: An Introduction to the Solar System Pt. 2
Lesson 4: The Sun: A Garden Variety Star
Lesson 5: Comets and Asteroids
Lesson 6: The Stars
Lesson 7: The Milky Way Galaxy
Lesson 8: Project Work Day
Lesson 9: Finish Projects and Present!
Payment Plans Available!
Ask about my virtual and hybrid class options!
Enroll by May 28th and receive $25 off!
Enroll in another of Mrs. Martinez’s classes and receive $50 off!
Course Content
Course Project
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Turn In Course Project Here
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Astronomy Choice Project Syllabus