Introduction to Astronomy (code: SAST– 6-sessions) £45

Perfect for those who are curious about what we see in the sky, this course will teach you to spot asterisms, know when to look for planets, recognise the different phases of the moon as well as the various lunar features visible from earth and begin to grasp the interactions between the earth, moon and sun. We will also learn more about the people who discovered and charted the various heavenly bodies, this course is an excellent precursor for a GCSE in Astronomy and will involve some maths.
This course is an excellent stand-alone course and is also a PRE-GCSE course.
Each short course includes: weekly online, video tutorials; a wide range of opportunities to be inspired and be creative (projects, quizzes and activities with personal feedback); weekly learning documents plus extra support materials and resources; direct access to a passionate, knowledgeable tutor; easy access via the online Canvas learning platform (and Zoom)
Our courses for 11+ year olds are available to enrol in year-round, with both an “Online, Live” format as well as an “Online,Flexible Timing/Recorded” format, subject to availability.
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