Teach-Out™
UFOs: Scanning the Skies Teach-Out
19 Lessons
100 Minutes
This Teach-Out has been archived from the original teach-out event, which concluded on March 7, 2022. While you may browse and skip between units, we recommend completing lessons in the order they’re presented.
About This Teach-Out
Unpack the myths and facts surrounding UFOs
Following the release of the U.S. Pentagon UFO report, there has been a surge of interest in unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). People across the world are gripped by the history of UFOs and the stories told by those who have witnessed them.
On this two-week course, you’ll hear from multidisciplinary experts to understand the importance of investigation and possible explanations for UFO sightings.
Understand what makes a compelling UFO report
The course will guide you through various UFO reports – a crucial aspect of the study of UFOs.
As you explore each one, you’ll learn what factors make a UFO report compelling and begin to understand what conclusions can be drawn.
Apply video analysis practices to UFO videos
You’ll have the opportunity to not only watch but also analyze UFO videos.
You’ll develop the skills and basic techniques used to analyze videos to critically observe UFO videos within the course, and beyond.
Discover how the UFO discussion relates to science and society
With a firm understanding of the history of UFOs, you’ll start to explore the position of UFOs within the larger conversation of science and culture.
Learning from the experts at the University of Michigan and beyond, you’ll hear from top researchers, and scholars in the field to develop your knowledge of the study of UFOs.
This course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about UFOs. You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience.
This Teach-Out will answer:
- What constitutes a credible and compelling UFO report in the wake of increased public interest?
- How do experts analyze and investigate UFO sightings and videos to reach objective conclusions?
- In what ways do discussions about UFOs intersect with broader scientific inquiry and societal beliefs?
Instructor
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