Astronomy

Course Description

This course offers an exploration of astronomy, focusing on the laws of planetary motion and the technologies used for astronomical observations, such as modern telescopes and space missions. Students will study celestial bodies in our Solar System, including Earth, the Sun, and the Moon, while learning to classify various astronomical objects. The curriculum also covers the structures and dynamics of stars, galaxies, and superclusters, along with concepts related to dark matter and the origins of the universe, aiming to enhance understanding of the universe’s composition and governing principles.

The Earth, Moon, and Sun

Learn this: I will learn about Earth’s rotation, revolution, and magnetic field, the layers of the sun, solar energy and phenomena, the features and phases of the Moon, tides, and eclipses.


Do this: I will create a project that demonstrates that I know how to:


Grow from: After I get feedback, I'll make my project even better to show what I've learned.

Celestial Bodies 

Learn this: I will learn about the formation of the planets in our solar system, their unique characteristics, space missions that helped us learn about them, and smaller celestial bodies like asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.


Do this: I will create a project that demonstrates what I have learned and includes this information:


Grow from: After I get feedback, I'll make my project even better to show what I've learned.

Stars

Learn this: I will learn about where and how stars are created, different types of stars,  factors that influence their life cycle, blackholes, constellations, and how to read an H-R diagram.


Do this: I will create a project that demonstrates that I know how to:


Grow from: After I get feedback, I'll make my project even better to show what I've learned.

Galaxies and Beyond 

Learn this: I will learn about different types of galaxies, how they are formed, the Big Bang Theory, Hubble’s law, cosmic microwave background radiation, galaxy mergers and superclusters.


Do this: I will create a project that demonstrates that I know how to:


Grow from: After I get feedback, I'll make my project even better to show what I've learned.