Space Theme: A Journey Through the Cosmos (3 Hours)
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3 Clock Hour of Early Childhood Education
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Space Theme: A Journey Through the Cosmos
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🌟 Mobile Friendly 🌟 Meets Instructor-Led Requirements 🌟
3 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education
Course Synopsis:
This course is designed to support early childhood educators in teaching young children about the wonders of space. It covers celestial bodies like the moon, sun, stars, and planets, and aims to ignite a sense of wonder and curiosity in young minds. The vastness and mesmerizing beauty of the cosmos can inspire children to explore the world beyond our planet, fostering a lifelong passion for science and exploration.
By teaching about space, children can comprehend fundamental scientific concepts. They will be introduced to phenomena such as the moon’s phases, the sun’s energy, the life cycles of stars, and the orbits of planets. These topics serve as practical examples that can be observed and studied, introducing children to concepts like gravity, light, and celestial mechanics that govern our solar system.
Space education contributes to a child’s sense of global citizenship. Realizing that Earth is just a small part of a much larger universe can help children look beyond their immediate surroundings and understand their place in a broader context. This perspective can foster a sense of connection with people worldwide, as space is a shared frontier that transcends national boundaries.
Integrating space-themed activities into early education is an excellent method to kindle the imaginations of tomorrow’s astronauts. It serves as an ideal gateway to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) disciplines, fostering inventive thought and captivating the innate curiosity of every young mind. The early learning environment, brimming with eager learners, is the perfect setting to explore the wonders of our solar system and beyond.
An outer space theme is not just about teaching facts; it’s about opening doors to new worlds of possibility. It’s about inspiring young learners to reach for the stars and dream of what lies beyond our blue planet. By nurturing their interest in space now, we are investing in a future where they can contribute to and benefit from advancements in space technology and exploration.
Learning Outcomes:
This course is designed to support early childhood educators in teaching young children about the wonders of space. It covers celestial bodies like the moon, sun, stars, and planets, and aims to ignite a sense of wonder and curiosity in young minds. The vastness and mesmerizing beauty of the cosmos can inspire children to explore the world beyond our planet, fostering a lifelong passion for science and exploration.
By teaching about space, children can comprehend fundamental scientific concepts. They will be introduced to phenomena such as the moon’s phases, the sun’s energy, the life cycles of stars, and the orbits of planets. These topics serve as practical examples that can be observed and studied, introducing children to concepts like gravity, light, and celestial mechanics that govern our solar system.
Space education contributes to a child’s sense of global citizenship. Realizing that Earth is just a small part of a much larger universe can help children look beyond their immediate surroundings and understand their place in a broader context. This perspective can foster a sense of connection with people worldwide, as space is a shared frontier that transcends national boundaries.
Integrating space-themed activities into early education is an excellent method to kindle the imaginations of tomorrow’s astronauts. It serves as an ideal gateway to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) disciplines, fostering inventive thought and captivating the innate curiosity of every young mind. The early learning environment, brimming with eager learners, is the perfect setting to explore the wonders of our solar system and beyond.
An outer space theme is not just about teaching facts; it’s about opening doors to new worlds of possibility. It’s about inspiring young learners to reach for the stars and dream of what lies beyond our blue planet. By nurturing their interest in space now, we are investing in a future where they can contribute to and benefit from advancements in space technology and exploration.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand Basic Astronomical Concepts: Educators will be able to explain fundamental space-related phenomena, such as the phases of the moon, the sun’s role as an energy source, the life cycles of stars, and planetary orbits.
- Inspire Curiosity and Wonder: Educators will develop strategies to foster children’s curiosity about the cosmos, encouraging them to ask questions and seek answers about celestial bodies and space exploration.
- Promote Scientific Thinking: Educators will learn to use space education as a practical tool to introduce children to scientific concepts like gravity, light, and celestial mechanics in an observable and relatable way.
- Cultivate Global Citizenship: Educators will be equipped to teach children about Earth’s place in the universe, nurturing a sense of global community and shared responsibility for our planet and beyond.
- Integrate STEAM Learning: Educators will gain the skills to incorporate space-themed activities that promote STEAM disciplines, thereby enhancing creative thinking and problem-solving abilities in young learners.
- Encourage Exploration and Imagination: Educators will be prepared to create an engaging learning environment that motivates children to explore space, both imaginatively and through educational content.
- Foster Long-Term Interest in Science: Educators will understand how to sustain children’s interest in space and science, laying the foundation for future learning and potential careers in space-related fields.
- Embrace Interdisciplinary Teaching: Educators will learn to blend art, storytelling, and play with scientific facts, making space education an immersive and multidimensional experience.
This is a 3 clock-hour course that is presented in English. The training method is online and self-paced, with instructor engagement. The training platform is mobile friendly, and most students will find that it works successfully on cell phones and tablets.
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Reminder: Enrollment in this course expires in 12 months from the date of payment.
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Reminder: Enrollment in this course expires in 12 months from the date of payment.
Technical Requirements
This training platform is user friendly and it is expected that the majority of students will find that their computers and mobile devices operate without any complications.
However, here are a few things to keep in mind:
Internet Explorer is no longer supported by Microsoft, and you WILL have issues if you use it to complete online training. Please use a different browser other than Internet Explorer.
Internet Explorer will not work to complete this course.
We have provided optional links below where you can download alternate browsers. All browsers are free to download and use on your computer.
However, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- A laptop or PC are recommended for completing online courses
- Most students are able to use mobile devices such as tablets and cell phones to complete courses. However, each device is different, and an individual's skill level with the device may determine their success with using a mobile device.
- Recommended internet browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Mozilla Firefox and Opera are all acceptable browsers
- Slow internet speed may impact loading time
Internet Explorer is no longer supported by Microsoft, and you WILL have issues if you use it to complete online training. Please use a different browser other than Internet Explorer.
Internet Explorer will not work to complete this course.
We have provided optional links below where you can download alternate browsers. All browsers are free to download and use on your computer.
Terms of Use
Enrollment and Access to Training
Technical Requirements and Support
Cancellations and Refunds
Course Curriculum and Certificates
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Technical Requirements and Support
- Internet access is required to complete our courses.
- Some students may find that they have to update their internet browser, this is most often the case when trying to use Internet Explorer. We recommend Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome for the best results. Our student support staff is happy to assist students with troubleshooting should you encounter technical issues, and will provide common suggestions for solving problems that occur when normal browser maintenance or application updates need to occur.
Cancellations and Refunds
- Cancellations and refunds requested within 72 hours after enrollment are available for courses/programs that have NOT been accessed.
- Refunds are not available after 72 hours from the date of payment.
- Refunds are not available for courses/programs that have been accessed.
- Once the student has logged in to the course, a refund is no longer available.
- Refunds and cancellations WILL be charged a 20% cancellation fee.
- After 72 hours from the time of purchase, the payment credit can be transferred to a different training or to a new student if the training was not started by the original student for up to 30 days after enrollment.
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Course Curriculum and Certificates
- Course curriculum is developed by Successful Solutions Training in Child Development Instructors
- This course is presented in English.
- Free preview of any course is available by registering for the course and clicking on the "Take a Look! Enroll Later" option
- Coursework is presented via a mobile friendly online training platform.
- There are no textbooks or materials to purchase, all course content is presented online.
- Fully automated courses keep track of your progress and resume to right where you left off.
- Progress through the courses is monitored by instructors and support staff. The courses include online instructor interaction and feedback via discussion boards and assignments.
- The student forum/discussion board allows learners and instructors to connect and collaborate about early learning topics presented in the course.
- We include a wealth of optional resource links for you to explore and further your knowledge about each topic.
- Certificates are provided by email upon successful completion of courses. Trainers will review coursework and send students feedback, as needed, regarding coursework and meeting learning outcomes.
