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Astronomy Camp

Categories: Astronomy Camp, Juniors
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About Course

An indoor, daytime camp might not be the first place you’d expect to find engaging space lessons, but you’ll be pleased to know EFK has cracked the code! “Outer Limits” presents campers with fun, interactive models to illustrate and discuss what is otherwise a very abstract science: astronomy. Learn the reasons for the seasons, why the moon goes through its phases, and everything you’d ever want to know about our blazing, amazing Sun. Blast off with EFK this summer with a camp sure to spark a supernova of imagination!

What Will You Learn?

  • Students will learn about the Earth, Sun, and our solar system.
  • Students will learn about the layers of the Earth.
  • Students will learn about the Moon - its revolution around the Earth and its phases.
  • Students will learn about the planets in our solar system.
  • Students will learn about the different types of space exploration.
  • Students will learn about NASA's historic human space missions.

Course Content

INSTRUCTOR BRIEFING
This section is designed to get instructors up to speed on the camp materials and daily workflow.

  • Lesson 01: Camp Overview and Schedule
  • Lesson 02: Instructor Overview and Learning Objectives
  • Lesson 03: Instructor Course Tips
  • Lesson 04: Instructor Overview

MONDAY – THE SUN AND EARTH
In today's lessons, campers will learn about the sun as well as the rotation and revolution of the Earth.

TUESDAY – THE LAYERS OF THE EARTH
In today's lesson, campers will learn about the layers of the Earth.

WEDNESDAY – THE MOON AND THE STARS
In today's lesson, campers will learn about the Moon and constellations.

THURSDAY – THE PLANETS
In today's lessons, campers will learn about the planets of our solar system.

FRIDAY – SPACE EXPLORATION
In today's lesson, campers will learn about the different types of space exploration.

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