Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Homework Due October 3rd

Homework:

  • Finish working on your lunar log due this week. Refer to the rubric in the Dropbox.
  • Prepare for quarterfinal next week. 
  • Read Chapter 7 from the Cliffs
  • Read Chapter 3 in Taking Back Astronomy
  • Continue to work on your second project due October 10th. If you cannot remember your topic shoot me an email. 
    • Essay/Report
    • Speech/Visual Presentation
    • Filmed Experiment/Demonstration
    • If you have another type of project you would like remember to ask me for teacher approval
If you have any questions let me know.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Homework Due September 26th

Homework:

  • Continue to work on your lunar log due October 2nd. Refer to the rubric in the Dropbox.
  • Create a satellite profile for the moon, Io, Europa, Titan, Miranda, and Triton include....
    • planet it orbits
    • unique features
    • temperature
    • size
    • Structure (key elements that makeup the satellite)
    • Atmosphere
  • Read Chapter 6 from the Cliffs
  • Read Chapters 1-2 in Taking Back Astronomy
  • Begin Work on your second project due October 10th. If you cannot remember your topic shoot me an email. 
    • Essay/Report
    • Speech/Visual Presentation
    • Filmed Experiment/Demonstration
    • If you have another type of project you would like remember to ask me for teacher approval
If you have any questions let me know.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Reminder of the fall schedule



Class Schedule
Week 1 - 21 Aug
Week 2 - 28 Aug
Week 3 - 4 Sep
Week 4 - 11 Sep
Week 5 - 18 Sep
Week 6 - 25 Sep
Week 7 - 2 Oct
Week 8 - 9 Oct
Week 9 - 16 Oct
Fall Break - no classes Oct 23
Week 10 - 30 Oct
Week 11 - 6 Nov
Week 12 - 13 Nov
Thanksgiving Break - no classes Nov 20
Week 13 - 27 Nov
Week 14 - 4 Dec
Week 15 - 11 Dec
Week 16 - 18 Dec

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Homework Due September 18th



Homework:

  • Begin work on your lunar log due October 2nd. Refer to the rubric in the Dropbox for what I will be looking for. 
  • Create a planet profile for each of the planets in our solar system. include....
    • type of planet (terrestrial, gas-giant)
    • unique features
    • temperature
    • size
    • Structure (key elements that makeup the planet)
    • important satellites
    • Atmosphere
  • Read Chapter 5 "The Earth and Its Moon"
  • Study Quizlet The Solar System
  • Finish your project. 
If you have any questions let me know.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Homework Due September 11th



Helpful Astronomy Animations to help explain some of the concepts we discussed in class



Homework:

  • Begin work on your lunar log due October 2nd. Refer to the rubric in the Dropbox for what I will be looking for, however there is no requirement to start with the full moon so begin right away. 
  • Complete 10 elements and note which ones you are fulfilling from the document in the Dropbox titled "Study Guide - Week 4"
  • Read Chapter 4 "The Solar System"
  • Study Quizlet Observing the Skies
  • Continue to work on project due September 18th
If you have any questions let me know.