Course curriculum

    1. Resources for lesson 1

    2. Session 1 recording

    3. Summary, Kahoot link and PowerPoint

    1. Resources for lesson 2

    2. Session 2 recording

    3. Summary, links and PowerPoint

    1. Resource for lesson 3

    2. Session 3 recording

    3. Summary, Kahoot link and PowerPoint

    1. Resources for lesson 4

    2. Session 4 (Pre-recorded)

    3. Summary and PowerPoint

    1. Resource for lesson 5

    2. Session 5 recording

    3. Summary, kahoot link and PowerPoints

    1. Resource for lesson 6

    2. Session 6 recording

    3. Summary and kahoot link

About this course

  • £12.00
  • Tutor: Carrie Ann, 6 sessions
  • Age: approx 14-16
  • Description: PLEASE NOTE: There will be no live session on 29th September. It will be pre-recorded instead. The Earth in Space (I). "Introduction to Our Solar System and Planetary Motion." Journey through Earth's celestial secrets, unraveling its rotation, tilt, and dance around the Sun, understanding the Moon's phases, and exploring the Solar System's diverse components. Delve into the mysteries of Solar System formation, Kepler's laws, and elliptical orbits, grasping the intricacies of planetary motion. Discover the Sun's brilliance, nuclear fusion, and our galaxy's marvels, and witness the mesmerizing life cycle of stars. Join us in this captivating exploration where curiosity meets knowledge, and uncover the wonders of the universe! L/O: Introduction to Our Solar System and Planetary Motion Understanding Earth as a planet. Moon's cycle of phases and its orbital period. Definition and calculation of average orbital speed. Solar System Formation and Planetary Orbits Accretion mode for Solar System formation. Gravitational field strength, mass dependence, and distance relationship. Kepler's laws and analysis of planetary data. Conservation of energy and elliptical orbits. The Sun and Stars including composition, Nuclear reactions powering stars and the fusion of hydrogen into helium. Introduction to galaxies. Life cycle of stars. IMPORTANT: For live sessions, use the link in your zoom email For recordings and resources, please sign in to the website to access https://the2poundtuitionhub.com