Session Date
Lesson Topic
The Solar System - Introduction
Lesson Outline
Today we started covering the Solar System. We looked at the Solar System as a whole, and discussed the main objects - the Sun, the planets, their moons, dwarf planets, comets, asteroids. We calculated what fraction of the Solar System's mass resides in the Sun, and concluded that it is over 99%, making the Sun the overwhelmingly dominant object in the Solar System. As always, I am very pleased with how curious Jared is, and how full of - totally relevant - questions he is. Jared remained attentive throughout the class, even though it was a double session.
Assignment
Start collecting facts and numbers for future reference
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
When we started class today, Jared gave me an update on his science chats with his friends over the holidays - I was so impressed with all the information he had retained from our classes before the break. His collection of astronomical web pages and images is growing fast, and he is so curious about what he reads related to either the topic we're covering at the moment, or anything else that has interested him. As I mention in the comments above, he remained attentive throughout - I forced him to take a break halfway through, he wanted to continue, but I could tell he needed oxygen, so we stopped for a few minutes.
Session Hours
2.00
Hours Attended
2.00
Entry Status
Review Status
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Subject
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