Teacher: Juan Pablo Barillas (Read more about his biography here)
Dates for 4-week course:
December 8 2025 – January 16 2026 (with two weeks for Winter Break)
Times for Live Sessions: Monday through Thursday at 9:15am MT, and Friday at 9:15am MT for student group meetings. Each session lasts between 35 and 60 minutes. Please note that all times are given in Mountain Time (MT), which is two hours behind ET, and one hour ahead of PT.
Course Description
Over four weeks, the students will explore the wonders of celestial movements, the shifting
positions of the sun, the phases of the moon, constellations, and the historical models of our
solar system. Through outdoor observations, they will begin to understand the rhythms
of the natural world and develop a deep appreciation for the universe around them.
Students will also learn to identify major constellations and create celestial maps, enhancing
their spatial awareness and navigation skills. The block will culminate in an exploration of the
heliocentric and geocentric models, accompanied by studies of pioneering astronomers like
Galileo, Kepler, and Copernicus. This engaging introduction to astronomy will spark curiosity
and inspire a lifelong love for science, showing students the transformative power of
observation and inquiry.
Materials to be shipped
● None
If you register your student for a science program and live outside the US, we will send you an invoice for an additional $30-$50 for your science kit shipping, depending on your location.
