Rocket Science in Everyday Life

Rocket Science in Everyday Life

This course is part of Rocket Science 101 Specialization

Instructor: Aaron Ridley

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

14 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand how different satellite systems help support our everyday life, such as weather and GPS satellites
Understand the difference between asteroids and comets, and describe the ramifications of different sizes of objects encountering the Earth
Describe how spaceships far away from the Earth can get places, what that should look like, and what forces the people on board would actually feel

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Geographic Information Systems

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Assessments

15 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

We encounter the results of rocket science all the time; from weather prediction to GPS navigation, rocket science has helped navigate our world in new, innovative ways. Rocket Science in Everyday Life explores innovations in rocket science, including the formation of space agencies, like NASA and the European Space Agency, that work to advance rocket science. Learn how satellites are used to track climate changes across the globe and how rockets have taken us to worlds beyond our own. Examine the scientific motivations and methods for planetary exploration to see beyond our solar system. End the course with some cinematic magic and examine how movies and TV use rocket science to create exciting worlds - even if they don’t always get the science behind it right.

Welcome to the first week of Rocket Science in Everyday Life! This week, we will learn about the science being conducted by NASA and other space agencies around the world. We will start by identifying these space agencies to recognize their general missions. Then, we will comprehend the structure of NASA and how it does science. Finally, we will identify NASA Earth science missions and comprehend the crucial role of Earth science satellites. Let's get started!

What's included

5 videos4 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

5 videos Total 72 minutes

Welcome to the Rocket Science in Everyday Life Course 2 minutes
Space Agencies Around the World 15 minutes
NASA Structure 16 minutes
Earth Science Satellites 20 minutes
Heliophysics 19 minutes

4 readings Total 22 minutes

Syllabus 7 minutes
Help Us Learn More About You! 5 minutes
Optional & Recommended Resources: Get to Know More About The Science being Conducted by NASA 5 minutes
Optional Extra Resources: Science Being Conducted by NASA 5 minutes

3 assignments Total 35 minutes

Week 1 Quiz: The Science Being Conducted by NASA 15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Space Agencies in the USA and Around the World 10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Earth Science Mission 10 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 5 minutes

Meet your Fellow Learners 5 minutes

Welcome to the second week of Rocket Science in Everyday Life! This week, we will embark on a thrilling expedition through our solar system to understand the fascinating worlds beyond our planet Earth. We will learn about exploring planets in our solar system and beyond. Throughout this module, we will gain a comprehensive understanding of the scientific motivations and methods behind planetary exploration. Let's get started!

What's included

10 videos6 readings3 assignments

10 videos Total 114 minutes

Missions to Mercury 11 minutes
Is There Anybody Out There? 15 minutes
Missions to Venus 8 minutes
Missions to Mars—Part 1 11 minutes
Missions to Mars—Part 2 8 minutes
The Voyagers and the Deep Space Network 13 minutes
Missions to the Outer Planets: Jupiter 13 minutes
Missions to the Outer Planets: Saturn & Pluto 11 minutes
Seeing Beyond Our Solar System 15 minutes
One More Thing for This Week: Why Pluto is Not a Planet 9 minutes

6 readings Total 40 minutes

Drag & Drop: Missions to Mercury & Venus 5 minutes
Mission to Mars: Extensive Summary 15 minutes
Optional & Recommended Resource: Get to Know More About Mars 5 minutes
Check your Knowledge on Voyagers, Jupiter, Saturn & Pluto 5 minutes
Optional & Recommended Resource: Get to Know More About How and Why We Explore Planets 5 minutes
Optional Extra Resources: How and Why We Explore Planets 5 minutes

3 assignments Total 40 minutes

Week 2 Quiz: How and Why We Explore Planets 20 minutes
Knowledge Check: Exploring Mercury, Venus & Mars 10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Exploring Outer Planets & Beyond 10 minutes

Welcome to the third week of Rocket Science in Everyday Life! This week, we will explore the science of transportation and bust some myths we learned from movies. We will distinguish between the imaginative creations of science fiction and the current state of scientific understanding and technological development. By examining what movies get right and wrong about transportation, we will foster a deeper understanding of the scientific principles at play and explore the potential future possibilities in transportation technology. Let's get started!

What's included

11 videos4 readings5 assignments

11 videos Total 146 minutes

Jet Packs: How They Work? 10 minutes
How Much Fuel Does Iron Man Need? 11 minutes
How Teleportation Works 15 minutes
The Millennium Falcon Problem 11 minutes
Gravity in Space 16 minutes
Faster Than Light Travel: Relativity 13 minutes
Time Dilation & Travelling Faster Than Speed of Light 8 minutes
Is it Possible to Travel Faster Than Light? 5 minutes
Interstellar Travel: Is It Possible? 10 minutes
Light Sabers and Blasters 14 minutes
Bonus & Optional | One More Thing for This Week: Best and Worst Sci-Fi Space Battles 32 minutes

4 readings Total 20 minutes

Knowledge Check: Relativity, Time Dilation & Travelling Faster Than Speed of Light 5 minutes
Drag the Words: Interstellar Travel 5 minutes
Optional & Recommended Resource: Get to Know More What Movies Get Right and Wrong About Transportation 5 minutes
Optional Extra Resources: What Movies Get Right and Wrong About Transportation 5 minutes

5 assignments Total 55 minutes

Week 3 Quiz: What Movies Get Right and Wrong About Transportation 15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Jet Packs and Iron Man 10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Teleportation 10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Combat in Space (Millennium Falcon) 10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Light Travel, Sabers, and Blasters 10 minutes

Welcome to the fourth and the last week of Rocket Science in Everyday Life! This week, we will explore the science of destruction in movies. We will start by exploring the impacts of asteroids and comets. Then, we will explore the science of preventing asteroids and comets from impacting Earth. By separating fact from fiction, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the real-world challenges and strategies involved in safeguarding our planet from potential impacts. Let's get started!

What's included

10 videos5 readings4 assignments

10 videos Total 93 minutes

Introduction to Week 4: Raining Destruction From Above! 5 minutes
Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors 11 minutes
Identifying Near Earth Objects (NEOs) 9 minutes
Predicting the Orbits of NEOs 11 minutes
Sizes and Destructive Power of NEOs 15 minutes
Mitigation Strategies in Preventing NEOs 8 minutes
Example of Mitigation Strategies in Preventing NEOs 13 minutes
NASA's Dart Mission 7 minutes
Optional & Bonus | One More Thing for this Week: The Best and Worst Asteroid Destruction in Movies 11 minutes
Course Wrap-Up 2 minutes

5 readings Total 25 minutes

Knowledge Check: Identifying Near Earth Objects 5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Mitigation Strategies 5 minutes
Optional & Recommended Resource: Get to Know More About Asteroids and Comets 5 minutes
Optional Extra Resources: What Movies Get Right and Wrong About Destruction 5 minutes
Post-Course Survey 5 minutes