Welcome to Astronomy with Mrs. Wilson! This year, we will be using Apologia's Exploring Creation with Astronomy. We will meet together each week to cover, on average, half of a lesson per week. We will almost always have a hands-on activity or experiment to reinforce the lesson. Description according to Apologia: Using hands-on activities to help your young scientist retain what they learn, Apologia’s elementary science curriculum uses the Charlotte Mason methodology to introduce the wonders of our solar system, the stars, and beyond. With our Astronomy textbook, your student will explore and learn about the sun, planets, asteroid belt, dwarf planets, the Kuiper belt galaxies, nebulae, and even black holes as they reveal the marvel and might of our loving Creator.

PREREQUISITES: Students should be able to draw, color, paint, glue, and cut independently. Students need to be able to sit or stand quietly and listen to/follow instructions.

If prerequisites are not met, especially by the youngest students, students are still welcome, but parent assistance during class will be required. CURRICULUM/SUPPLIES: The $50 textbook and ALL supplies are INCLUDED with the course fee. Instructor has severe allergies. Please do NOT register for this class unless you agree that your child will not come to class with scented body/hair products - including essential oils or latex (ie balloons). Exceptions for scent is peppermint, spearmint, eucalyptus, and menthol. I will provide soap and hand sanitizer that is allergen-free for students who need it. A reaction can cause class disruption.