Beyond Belief: Myths of the Universe ⭐✨
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Think space is all black holes sucking everything up and moon cheese legends? Think again.
In this chill myth-busting series, we’ll break down the biggest space misconceptions you’ve seen in memes, movies, and your textbooks 👀 From black holes to booms in space, you’ll leave each session knowing the facts and how to roast the fakes. Bring your curiosity and your sense of humor — we’re debunking the universe, one myth at a time.
No prior experience is needed to attend the sessions! Feel free to join :)
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You will be withdrawn from the series if you have more than 2 unexcused absences in a row. Please message the tutor in advance for any absences!
SESSION 1
3
Aug
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Sun 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM UTCAug 3, 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM UTC
Session 1: “Moon Cheese?! And Other Space Myths You’ve Been Lied To About”
🚫🧀 We’re busting moon myths wide open — from cheese tales to gravity goofs. Learn what really causes moon phases, what craters tell us, and what the moon’s actually made of.
Activity: Real vs fake moon images quiz.
SESSION 2
10
Aug
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Sun 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM UTCAug 10, 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM UTC
Session 2: “Black Holes Don’t Suck (Well, Not Like a Vacuum)”
🌀 No, black holes aren’t just cosmic vacuum cleaners. Get the real tea on event horizons, spaghettification, and why you won’t get instantly sucked in.
Demo: Sock stretch model + quiz!
SESSION 3
17
Aug
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Sun 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM UTCAug 17, 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM UTC
Session 3: “No, You Can’t Hear Explosions in Space 💥🔇”
💣✨ Space might look wild, but it’s weirdly quiet. Find out why sound doesn’t travel in space — and how NASA turns data into sounds we can hear.
Activity: Listen to real NASA space audio 🎧
SESSION 4
24
Aug
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Sun 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM UTCAug 24, 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM UTC
Session 4: “If You Jump on Mars, You Won’t Reach Space 🧍♀️➡️🚀”
🪐 We’re grounding the hype: yes, gravity is weaker on Mars — but not that weak. Learn the real numbers and watch how astronauts actually bounce.
Bonus: Real space clips to compare gravities.
SESSION 5
31
Aug
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Sun 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM UTCAug 31, 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM UTC
Session 5: “Finale: Showdown of Myths + Youthbusters Showcase”
🏁 Mythbusters, assemble! Recap everything, play a myth quiz, and then it’s your turn — present a myth you busted.