Astronomy

The course is designed for high school students interested in studying astronomy. Astronomy studies all aspects of the known universe, an observational science that has transformed over the ages as new models, ideas, and instruments are introduced. The curriculum is vital and exciting because it extends the frontiers of knowledge. It models the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Learning Standards - where inquiry based learning is encouraged to best support students with educational tools and allow them to develop their own scientific lens. The duration of the course is one year (1 credit) and covers the following concepts: history of astronomy; planetary motion; dynamic earth systems; physics of the Earth system, human activity and climate system; human activity and sustainability; and human activity and energy.