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Astronomy in Olimpico Learning

The first week of the 4-week long camp was themed around the expansive, intimidating, yet promising topic of astronomy. The particular class of incoming 4th graders that I taught learned about the solar system — planets, sun, asteroids, and all. The theme of astronomy mingled itself into the curriculum seamlessly: buried inside their math work and reading work was the underlying, unifying theme of planets, stars, and the like. It was undoubtedly inspiring to watch the children make deep, important connections to solidify their understanding.