Take a look at seasons, the earth’s rotation, the moon’s phases, and more! If you want a course that blends history, geography, and religion in a way that makes science fun, this middle school course is for you!

How to get the most out of On Time: The Science and History of Marking Time with Kris Correira, DSc:

• First, download and read the syllabus.

• Progress through the course from beginning to the end, viewing each resource in the order they appear.

• • First are the learning resources for the topic being covered.

  • Next is the recorded class.

  • Last are assignments. These are related to the topic to be covered in the following class. Viewing the learning resources for the following week will help you better understand the assignments.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Total classes: 6

Duration: 55 minutes per class

Prerequisite: None

Suggested grade level: 6th to 8th grade

Suggested credit: ½ semester Earth and Space Science

Instructor: Dr. Kris Correira

This course is the story of how people have marked and measured time. From the sun, moon, and stars to years, months, days, and hours, to calendars and clocks, we will see how the celestial cycles became the basis of keeping time. We will look at the influence of the ancient Zodiac (from a strictly astronomical perspective—NO astrology will be discussed), the Church’s influence from the Liturgy of the Hours, the switch from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, and more. We will also learn about how the earth is divided into longitude and time zones. It is a science course with history, geography, and religion woven throughout. This course includes Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for middle school earth and space science.

Course outline:

• Class 1: Introduction

• Class 2: Days and the earth’s rotation

• Class 3: Years and the earth’s revolution

• Class 4: Weeks and months, moon and stars

• Class 5: Earth as a clock

• Class 6: Timekeepers

Course materials:

• All other learning materials will be provided.

Homework: Grades are based on completing class preparation question sheets and quizzes. Students should expect to spend 1 to 2 hours preparing for the following class and completing any assignments.

Technical Help: If you have any technical trouble or questions about course content, please email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.

©2021 Homeschool Connections and Kris Correira, DSc.  All rights reserved. This course is designed by Dr. Kris Correira.

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