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Enrichment • Series

The Planets of Our Solar System

Joe H

Series Details

Sessions

Public Discussion

This series ended on August 25, 2023. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

Series Details

About

Let's discover the fascinating world of astronomy by exploring the planets and dwarf planets of our solar system!

PART 1 (Planets): Each session will be focused on a different planet. We will start with Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun, and work our way out to Neptune, the planet farthest from the sun! We will be meeting on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the same time of day for every session.

PART 2 (Dwarf Planets): Each session will be focused on a different dwarf planet. We will be learning all about the five official dwarf planets: Ceres, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris. We will be meeting for the dwarf planet sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Tutor Qualifications

I am an amateur astronomer who has read several books on astronomy. I have always been interested in the solar system in which we live. I own an 80mm Celestron refractor telescope which I have used to observe Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the Moon.

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

You will be withdrawn from the series if you have more than 2 unexcused absences in a row. Please message the tutor in advance if you can't make it to a session!

Dates

July 14 - August 25

Learners

11 / 20

Total Sessions

About the Tutor

Hey there! I'm Joe, a college freshman with a strong passion for math, computer science, and education. I have been homeschooled all the way through high school and currently reside in Oregon, USA. I'm glad to be a part of this wonderful community! I'm here to learn what I don't know and teach what I do know! I can tutor in any math topic ranging from pre-algebra to calculus, with a particular enthusiasm for geometry and trigonometry. I scored 790 on the Math section of the SAT, so I'm equipped to help with SAT Math prep as well. In addition to being a tutor here at Schoolhouse, I serve as a Geometry Subworld Moderator and a Tutor Coach. I was previously an SAT Bootcamp Guide and a member of the Welcoming Team. For fun I enjoy computer programming, keeping up with tech innovations, playing chess, solving Rubik's Cubes, stargazing with my refractor telescope, playing pickleball, and hiking the scenic trails of Oregon. I look forward to working with you!

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Upcoming Sessions

Past Sessions

Jul

Session 1

Orientation

Fri Jul 14, 2023, 5:00 PM

In this session, we'll introduce ourselves and go over what we'll be learning throughout the series!

Jul

Session 2

Enrichment

Mon Jul 17, 2023, 5:00 PM

MERCURY: In this session, we'll be learning all about Mercury.

⭐ — More details coming soon! — ⭐

Jul

Session 3

Enrichment

Wed Jul 19, 2023, 5:00 PM

VENUS: In this session, we'll learn all about Venus.

⭐ — More details coming soon! — ⭐

Jul

Session 4

Enrichment

Fri Jul 21, 2023, 5:00 PM

EARTH: In this session, we'll be learning all about Earth, our home planet.

Jul

Session 5

Enrichment

Mon Jul 24, 2023, 5:00 PM

MARS: In this session, we'll be learning all about Mars, the red planet.

Jul

Session 6

Enrichment

Wed Jul 26, 2023, 5:00 PM

JUPITER: In this session, we'll be learning all about Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.

Jul

Session 7

Enrichment

Fri Jul 28, 2023, 5:00 PM

SATURN: In this session, we'll be learning all about Saturn, the ringed planet.

Jul

Session 8

Enrichment

Mon Jul 31, 2023, 5:00 PM

URANUS: In this session, we'll be learning all about Uranus, the tilted planet.

Aug

Session 9

Enrichment

Wed Aug 2, 2023, 5:00 PM

NEPTUNE: In this session, we'll be learning all about Neptune, the most distant planet from the Sun.

Aug

Session 10

Enrichment

Mon Aug 21, 2023, 5:00 PM

CERES: In this session, we'll be learning all about Ceres, the closest dwarf planet.

Session 11

Catchup

Mon Aug 21, 2023, 7:00 PM

This Catchup session is for anyone who was unable to attend the session on Ceres.

Aug

Session 12

Enrichment

Tue Aug 22, 2023, 5:00 PM

PLUTO: In this session, we'll be learning all about Pluto, the dwarf planet that used to be known as the ninth planet.

Session 13

Catchup

Tue Aug 22, 2023, 7:00 PM

This Catchup session is for anyone who was unable to attend the session on Pluto.

Aug

Session 14

Enrichment

Wed Aug 23, 2023, 5:00 PM

HAUMEA: In this session, we'll be learning all about Haumea, the dwarf planet shaped like a football.

Session 15

Catchup

Wed Aug 23, 2023, 7:00 PM

This Catchup session is for anyone who was unable to attend the session on Haumea.

Aug

Session 16

Enrichment

Thu Aug 24, 2023, 5:00 PM

MAKEMAKE: In this session, we'll be learning all about Makemake, the fourth largest dwarf planet.

Session 17

Catchup

Thu Aug 24, 2023, 7:00 PM

This Catchup session is for anyone who was unable to attend the session on Makemake.

Aug

Session 18

Enrichment

Fri Aug 25, 2023, 5:00 PM

ERIS: In this session, we'll be learning all about Eris, the most distant dwarf planet.

Session 19

Catchup

Fri Aug 25, 2023, 7:00 PM

This Catchup session is for anyone who was unable to attend the session on Eris.

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