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Astronomy and Space for Children

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Overview

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Embark on a captivating journey through the cosmos with this comprehensive video series designed for young astronomers. Explore the wonders of our solar system, from the inner rocky planets to the gas giants and mysterious dwarf planets. Discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, and Earth, and venture beyond to learn about galaxies, nebulae, and black holes. Delve into fascinating topics like lunar phases, eclipses, auroras, and light years. Uncover the stories behind famous constellations and learn about significant space missions like Apollo 11. Gain a deeper understanding of celestial phenomena through engaging explanations of concepts such as equinoxes and the Hubble Space Telescope. Perfect for curious minds, this series combines astronomy, mythology, and space exploration to ignite a passion for the universe in children.

Syllabus

Exploring Our Solar System: Planets and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
Phases of the Moon: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
The Planet Earth: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
All About the Sun for Kids: Astronomy and Space for Children
Guide to Dwarf Planets: Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Haumea and Makemake for Kids - FreeSchool
The Milky Way for Children, Galaxies and Space: Astronomy for Kids - FreeSchool
All About the Moon: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
All About Pluto and Dwarf Planets for Kids: Astronomy and Space for Children - FreeSchool
All About Saturn for Children: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
All About Jupiter for Children: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
The Planet Mercury: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
What is a Nebula? Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
All About Neptune for Kids: Astronomy and Space for Children - FreeSchool
The Planet Venus: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
All About Uranus for Kids: Astronomy and Space for Children - FreeSchool
The Story of Apollo 11 and the First Men on the Moon: the Moon Landing for Kids - FreeSchool
All About Auroras: Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and Aurora Australis for Kids - FreeSchool
All About Mars: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
What is a Solar Eclipse? Understanding Solar Eclipse: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
Myth of Orion: Constellation Quest - Astronomy for Kids, FreeSchool
All About Comets for Kids: Astronomy and Space for Children - FreeSchool
All About Stars for Kids: Astronomy and Space for Children - FreeSchool
Why isn't Pluto a Planet Anymore? Planet vs Dwarf Planet for Kids - FreeSchool
Myth of Cassiopeia: Constellation Quest - Astronomy and Space for Kids, FreeSchool
How to Prepare for the Great American Eclipse: August 21, 2017 - FreeSchool
Myth of Ursa Major: Constellation Quest - Astronomy for Kids, FreeSchool
Ceres: the Forgotten Planet - the History of Ceres for Kids - FreeSchool
Myth of Scorpius: Constellation Quest - Astronomy for Kids, FreeSchool
Understanding Lunar Eclipse: Astronomy and Space for Children - FreeSchool
Black Holes for Children - Astronomy and Space for Kids: FreeSchool
Myth of Leo: Constellation Quest - Astronomy for Kids, FreeSchool
What is a Light Year for Children? 60 Second Science Questions for Kids - FreeSchool
Why Does the Eclipse Move From West to East? Is the Eclipse Going Backward? FreeSchool
What is an Equinox? 60 Second Science Questions for Children - FreeSchool
Myth of Taurus: Constellation Quest - Astronomy for Kids, FreeSchool
The Hubble Space Telescope for Children: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
Cosmic Clouds: Exploring Nebulae for Children : Astronomy for Kids - FreeSchool [NEW/IMPROVED]
Cosmic Clouds: Exploring Nebulae for Children : Astronomy for Kids - FreeSchool [NEW/IMPROVED]

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4.5 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews

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  • Anonymous
    Me and my children really love it we are having a great time in learning about space my kids are big into space
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    Luvya Gosar
    Really enjoyed this course!! I like the fact that is it free and being a astronomy fan i got to learn a lot about space in deep. I knew some basic things about space but now i know the basic much better

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