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LT 1: Celestial Sphere, Night Sky & History of Astronomy

Here is a running list of all the work that should be completed for class.  See your class Assignment Sheet for details.

 

Some make up work is posted here--if not, come in after school or during Beaver Lodge to make up the activity / lab.

Night Sky / Celestial Sphere

Cosmic Survey

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HW: Scientific Notation

    * optional--find the free version of the StarWalk App

Night Sky / Celestial Sphere

Using a StarWheel --  Star Wheel (aka Planisphere)

                               Star Map

Starwalk Activity 

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Night Sky / Celestial Sphere

Night Sky / Celestial Sphere

Planisphere HW / Astro Lingo

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Celestial Sphere "partner quiz"

Night Sky / Celestial Sphere

Modeling Moon Phases

History of Astronomy

History of Astronomy

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Useful study links:
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Celestial Sphere/Night Sky:
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Useful Celestial overview lecture
Celestial Sphere online textbook
Celestial Sphere Interactive
Celestial sphere animation...
more celestial sphere animations
Crash Course Kids: the Ecliptic
Crash Course: Cycles in the Sky
Crash Course: Moon Phases
Crash Course: Eclipses
Why a total Eclipse is a Big Deal!
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History of Science:
     Copernican Revolution lecture
       Kepler lecture
       Galileo lecture
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Astronomy Book Chapters:
    Ch 2 Night Sky
    Ch 3 Cycles of the Moon
    Ch 4 History of Astronomy
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Powerpoints/Presentations:
    Night Sky Slides
    Celestial Sphere ppt
    History of Astronomy
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