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What is Astronomy?
Introduction to Astronomy Chapter:
Watch Wonders of the Solar System - "The Thin Blue Line" (4/1-4/4)
Click here to view clips from the video (doesn't seem to work, although you can always buy the episode for $1 on amazon.com)
Try this link for a youtube video link
PEAL! Writing Prompt and Video Worksheet Link Here (4/28-4/29)
Explore Saturn and Titan with Spectral Data LINK (Need Chromebook)
Observing the Sun Mini-Lab Link
Sunspot Graph Worksheet (Assigned Wed, 5/3 - Due Fri, 5/6) Click Here
Diameter of the Sun Lab (5/5) Click here
Light Chapter:
Light Bookwork (5/6-5/9) Click Here
Light Notes
What is Your Light Year Mini Lab (4/18) Click Here
Honors Only:
Honors Electromagnetic Spectrum Lesson Link Electromagnetic Spectrum Lesson
General ESCI ONLY:
EMR Spectrum Activity Graph Click Here
EMR Sprectrum Activity Questions Click Here
Star Spectra Lab Part 1 Click Here
Star Spectra Lab Parts 2 and 3 Click Here
Our Night Sky Chapter:
Galaxy Explorer Zoom in and out Notes (4/30 & 5/1) Click Here
History Channel Interactive Universe Here
The Universe Within Interactive here
Constellation/Star Webquest Click (Began 4/30) Here
This document includes two parts:
1. 7 Constellation Questions
2. Guidelines for Constellation Project/Presentation (Presented on Tuesday, May 6)
Constellation Project Topics Click (Assigned on 4/30-Presented on 5/6) here
Star Chapter:
Star Notes (5/7-5/9)
Star Bookwork Ch. 28.2-28.3 (5/7-5/13) Click Here
Star Quiz on Tuesday, 5/13
Graphing Stars on the H/R Diagram Worksheet (5/7-5/13) Click Here for Graph
Click Here for Directions and Conclusion Questions
EXOPLANET CHAPTER:
Planet Quest Interactive: Historic Timeline Click Here
This interactive takes you through the important discoveries in astronomy and physics related to discovering exoplanets. Starting in 450 BC and moving to the Present day discoveries with the Kepler Space Telescope.
Click here for Note Frame, students took notes on 8 important dates.
Revealing Alien Worlds Astronomy Final Project (5/14-5/22)
Background on Alien Worlds or Exoplanets:
As a class- Watch Revealing Alien Worlds Video (5/14-5/15) Click Here
This video shows students how the Kepler Space Telescope works. Watched from beginning to 15 mins.
REVEALING ALIEN WORLDS WORKSHEET (5/17-5/19)- Click Here
1. Kepler Space Telescope Mission Overview Here
This interactive shows exactly how the Kepler Telescope works with very simple animations and explanations.
2. Planet Makeover Interactive: DESIGN YOUR OWN PLANET Click Here
This interactive allows you to choose a star, create a planet by distance from the star, and adjust it's size. This interactive provides students with a lot of help in explaining the essential parts of what makes a planet habitable.
3. Planet Quest Interactive: Vital Signs of Our Planet Click Here
This interactive is a quiz that helps you learn about what makes Earth a great place for life (such as the habitable zone) and what types of characteristics scientists are looking for in Exoplanets.
4. Exoplanets Explained - Video Clip (PhD TV) Here
This video explains the different ways scientists look for and find planets orbiting other stars or "Exoplanets."
Final Project Part 1: KEPLER EXOPLANET TRANSIT HUNT (With Partner) Click Here (5/18-5/22)
http://www.fossweb.com/delegate/ssi-foss-ucm/Contribution%20Folders/FOSS/multimedia/Planetary_Science/binders/space_missions/space_exploration_tools/exoplanet_transit_hunt_1.html#
Final Project worksheet click here
This is the beginning (Part 1) of your Final Project. You should be collecting data from this interactive in your science class on Friday, May 16th. We will continue to collect data on Monday, May 19th and all students should be moving on to Part 2.
Star Classification Help Sheet Click Here
Use this help sheet to determine the type of star you have in your project.
Final Project Part 2: Create your Poster/Brochure on your hotel on your planet (with partner)
Instructions Click Here
PLANET MAKEOVER Click Here
Since this website was in the Webquest you should be familiar with it. Get a partner and decide on who's Star and Planet you use. Then, use your data from the Exoplanet Transit Hunt and plug it into this website. Your final planet will have a picture and will tell you more information about your planet in order for you to decide on how your hotel will be constructed.
Video Examples to help you with your Hotel Project:
- Axiom Hotel Spaceship from WallE EXAMPLE VIDEO - Click Here
- This is an example of some features your hotel may have. Especially if it is in orbit around your planet.
- Most Spectacular Fictional Alien Environments in the Universe Video - Click Here
- 10 Most Habitable Exoplanets Click Here for video
- 10 Incredible Alien Planets Click Here for Video
Articles to help you with your hotel project:
Breaking News
Breaking News
On March 4, 2014, a team of astronomers announced that analysis of new and older radial-velocity data from nearby red dwarf stars indicates that most such stars may have at least one planet below 10 Earth-masses each. In addition to 10 unconfirmed, weaker "signals," the team was able to detect eight super-Earths around red dwarfs between 15 and 80 light-years away from our Sun,Sol, of which three orbit within the habitable zones of their host stars. They calculate that such habitable-zone super-Earths may orbit around at least a quarter of the red dwarfs in the Solar neighborhood (UH news release; and Tuomi et al, 2014).
See article here
- Galactic Suite: The Planet’s First Space Hotel Set To Open in 2012
- 10 Best Science Fiction Planets
- Top Ten Most Realistic Planets in Science Fiction
- Planet Hunting Video (Only 24 mins) Click Here for video
- Answers what the formula for life on other planets is and what those planets might look like.
- First Earth sized planet found in habitable zone video click here (start video at 1:15 for interview)
- RT News report on Planet Hunting Video Click Here
- Kepler Discover's Three new planets in the Habitable zone Video Click Here
Star Classification Help Sheet Click Here
Use this help sheet to determine the type of star you have in your project.
Final Astronomy Exam Review Sheet (assigned on Weds and Thurs, May 24-25) Click Here
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