Elementary School: Blast Off, A Journey through Space
PHYS-900.13
2nd Grade–3rd Grade
Astronauts in Training: Explore the Solar System!
Students will act as astronauts in training by learning about the sun, moons, stars, planets and space travel. The goal of this course is to provide a basic understanding of what our solar system is, what makes up the solar system and where we fit in, including the tools we use to explore space. This course is intended for students in second through third grade.
What you'll learn
By the end of the course, students will:
- Students will be able to identify structures of the solar system, describe the phases of the moon, recall the basic job of an astronaut, retell facts about the sun and moon.
Course Information
How to Enroll Your Child
To register your child for this course, a parent or guardian must first create an account and complete the registration on the student’s behalf (please note: the parent/guardian will enroll themselves in the course to represent the student).
- Click “Add to Cart” to select the course.
- Proceed to checkout to complete the registration process.
If you have any questions, please email us at srs@ucsd.edu.
Course sessions
Section ID:
Class type:
All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.
Textbooks:
No textbook required.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 6/29/2026
- Early enrollment advised
- No visitors permitted
- Pre-enrollment required
- 1st meeting mandatory
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Room 405, Wangenheim Middle School, 9230 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego |
| 7/7/2026 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Room 405, Wangenheim Middle School, 9230 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego |
| 7/8/2026 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Room 405, Wangenheim Middle School, 9230 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego |
| 7/9/2026 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Room 405, Wangenheim Middle School, 9230 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego |
| 7/10/2026 | Fri | 9:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Room 405, Wangenheim Middle School, 9230 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego |
Instructors:
Kimberley Beaver
Outside of work, she enjoys reading and crafting, and treasures time with family. Married and a proud parent of two girls, she embraces a home filled with love—and a whole lot of animals.