Astronomy Per. 5 (Culver City High School)

Due: 01/15/2014

Fri, 10 Jan 2014 07:32:55 PST

Here is the finals study guide. You may hand-write notes on both sides of the printed page and bring it to use during your final. No typewritten notes.

Due: 01/07/2014

Sun, 05 Jan 2014 20:00:14 PST

Here is the PowerPoint/pdf for today's lesson on temperature conversion.

Your worksheets of temperature conversion are due tomorrow.

Due: 01/06/2014

Tue, 24 Dec 2013 16:58:04 PST

HOLIDAY BREAK HOMEWORK:

Read Chapter 2 in your textbook; answer all Questions for Review at the end of the chapter.

Due: 12/20/2013

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 07:03:43 PST

Here is the INBook Table of Contents that I am checking this week.

Due: 12/19/2013

Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:25:40 PST

You have a test on Thursday!

Topics covered:

Prehistoric Astronomers

Greek Astronomers

Ptolemy and retrograde

Copernicus and the heliocentric theory

Tycho Brahe

Kepler and his Laws of Planetary Motion

Due: 12/17/2013

Sun, 15 Dec 2013 20:18:45 PST

Here is the link to our next lecture: History of Astronomy V: The Debate Continues

http://prezi.com/ygxvdsql73ds/edit/#13_16187044

Due: 12/11/2013

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 09:38:28 PST

Here are links to the prezis we have been using during lectures on Historical Astronomers.

http://prezi.com/8rcpeyjvho9m/history-of-astronomy-i/

http://prezi.com/fu_q_hvcoiou/history-of-astronomy-part-ii/

http://prezi.com/lfdrhdtb-kif/history-of-astronomy-part-iii/

http://prezi.com/resps2hs6blp/history-of-astronomy-iv-brache-and-kepler/

Due: 12/04/2013

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 13:56:54 PST

Historical Astronomers Timeline: Five Greeks and a Roman

Begun in class:

Using the data from the chart you created before Thanksgiving break of these astronomers, create a timeline either with the materials you were given in class, or with equivalent materials already have.

Astronomers:

Aristotle

Pythagorus
Eudoxus

Aristarchus

Eratosthenes

Ptolemy

For each astronomer, include the following:

- A picture of him (use the internet for a likeness) or a representation of his contribution.

-His name

-Dates of Birth and Death

-Birthplace

-Summary of major contributions.

If you use the example of Ptolemy we did together in class - exactly and no more - for all astronomers, you will receive no better than a B. For an A, add more details, more facts; make your timeline well organized and pretty. (40/40 project points)

We will have tomorrow's period to work on these timelines in class. Anything you haven't completed must be completed at home and is due on Wednesday.

You will find a brief description of these astronomers on pages 40-47 of your textbooks. Remember that most of you are keeping them in room 97, so make sure to take them home with you on Tuesday if you don't finish the timeline in class.

Due: 11/18/2013

Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:53:33 PST

What’s Your Sign?

An exercise in real astronomy.

Write the directions on your paper.

Directions:

Read pp 32-34 in your text: “The planets and the Zodiac.”

Use your phone or your computer to research the following...

What’s your sign?

What does this question actually mean?

Check spaceplace.nasa.gov/starfinder3/en

(How many zodiac constellations are there, really?)

What constellation was behind the Sun on the date of your birthday?

Check spaceplace.nasa.gov/starfinder3/en

Mini-Report: What is the story behind your constellation?

Use this webpage:

www.space.com/15722-constellations.html

What important stars does it contain?

When do we see it in the night sky?

What is the mythology behind its character?

What does it look like?

Due: 11/14/2013

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 12:20:29 PST

Remember to bring your textbook tomorrow!