Let's study in the summer! Entertaining astronomy course for grades 5–9 - free course from Foxford, training 20 lessons, date: December 4, 2023.
Miscellaneous / / December 07, 2023
During the classes, cosmic phenomena, the solar system, celestial bodies and the features of their structure and movement and other topics are studied in detail.
Who will benefit from the course?
For those who love space and want to learn more about it.
What knowledge does the course provide?
During the course you will learn the basics of classical physics. Get acquainted with cosmic phenomena, learn the structure of the solar system and “look” into a black hole.
How the training works
The course consists of 30 lessons of 1 ac. h.
Interesting dive
Get acquainted with astronomy and astronautics, learn about the structure of the Universe and space exploration
We explain in practice
During the course you will find videos, interactive tasks and virtual models of astronomical objects
Falling in love with astronomy
You will learn what is on Mars, how stars and black holes are born and many other interesting facts.
The main reason is that the course is taught by Elena Alekseeva
Winner of a certificate of honor from the Ministry of Education of the Moscow Region. Methodist of physics courses, author of the programs “Development of a propaedeutic course in physics”, “Entertaining astronomy”, “Entertaining physics”. Member of the jury and compiler of problems for physics olympiads.
In 20 lessons you will get acquainted with astronomy.
You will go from simple to complex: from observing the starry sky to explaining complex phenomena inside stars, from studying celestial bodies to modern theories about the evolution of the Universe. Find out how exoplanets, galaxies and dark matter are being searched for these days.
Let's consolidate knowledge through constant practice.
No squared notebooks or memorization of formulas - virtual flights, 3D models of the solar system, interactive tasks and work with a star map await you.
We manually check samples and homework.
We do not leave the written part assignments for self-testing - this is done by OGE experts.
We check “for real”, like in an exam, and as a result you receive detailed feedback. All this is for the sake of speed of preparation and your results. Your personal curator will answer your questions within two hours, 24/7.
The curators understand the program and the subject, so they can easily answer your questions about the course and homework - at any time.
They know well how difficult it can be to prepare and understand your worries.
The most important task of a tutor is to help you cope with stress and fear before exams
The lesson lasts 1 academic hour. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 16:00 to 18:00 (Moscow time).
Observational astronomy
The section studies the concept of astronomy and the features of its research methods
- View of the sky at different latitudes
- Causes of solar and lunar eclipses
- History of the creation of the calendar
- Methods of working with a virtual planetarium and determining time in different time zones
solar system
The section studies the structure and composition of the solar system, the laws of motion of celestial bodies
- Conditions for the visibility of planets, the structure of planets and their unusual characteristics
- What is the difference between meteor, meteorite and meteoroid?
- Where comets come from and why Pluto is not a planet
Stars
This section studies how and why stars are born and die.
- What determines the lifetime of stars?
- Why supernova explosions are important for the entire Universe and people
- Non-standard stars - neutrons, pulsars, white dwarfs, black holes
Universe
The section talks about the structure of the Milky Way galaxy, the galactic “address”. Theories of the origin and probable future of the Universe are studied
- Classification of galaxies
- Milky Way
- Active galaxies
- Quasars and blazars
- Cosmological theories
Space exploration
A brief history of astronautics and modern space exploration technologies are studied, as well as methods for finding exoplanets and life on them.
- History of the main events associated with the conquest of space
- Gravity lenses
- Search for exoplanets