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Unit 1: The Earth in the Universe Lessons and Resources (Sub Units: The Big Bang, Galaxies, Stellar Evolution and Classification, Our Solar System, Planetary Models and Motions)
Posted by Miquel Cohn on 1/31/2020All of the following resources are covered under chapter in topic 3
Notes- Powerpoint Lessons:
(2) Stellar Evolution (Life Cycle of a Star) and Classification using the H-R
Guided Notes (Blank):Big Bang and Galaxies Helio Vs. Geocentric Our Solar System Planetary Motions, Universal Graviation
Chapter Readings and Assignments:
Chapter 3 Reading Vocab and Question Packet (Earth in the Universe)
Chapter 3 : Earth in the Universe TEXTBOOK PDF
Our Solar System and Laws of Planetary Motion
Worksheets:
Stellar Evolution Diagram Fill-In
Fusion Process and H-R Diagram Fill In
Stars Test Prep Regents MC Questions
Lesson Videos:
Life Cycle of a Star Simplified
Star Classification on the H-R Diagram
Using pg. 15 of the ESRT for Solar System Data
Helio Centric vs. Geocentric Models of the Solar System
Kepler's 3 Laws of Planetary Motion (Eccentricity and Ellipses )
The Universe Video: The Universe: Life and Death of a Star Class Questions that follow this video: Life and Death of a Star Video Question Sheet
The Universe to Scale (fun youtube link that compares our sun and planets to other objects in the universe)
Interactive Animations: A stars life cycle path An Ave-Low Mass Stars Life Cycle Plotted on the H-R Planetary Data Keplers 3rd Kepler's 1st Law/EccentricityLaw Kepler's 2nd Law
Lab Assignments:
1)Survival on the Moon-Opening Day Problem Solving Lab
2.) Intro to spectroscopy- YOU MUST SEE ME FOR THIS LAB (requires equipment)
3) Stellar Evolution (The Life Cycle of a Star)-requires scissors and tape/glue
4) H-R CLASSIFICATION (need the use of a computer to complete) Starlight Star Bright H-R Pre-Lab reading for Conclusion Questions
5) Scale Model of the Solar System by Distance (must use register tape/120 cm worth of paper to complete)
6) Eccentricity of Orbits Lab (And prep for the NYS lab practical on the June Regents!)
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Unit 2: Motions of the Earth, Moon and Sun Lesson and Resources
Posted by Miquel Cohn on 1/8/2020Notes (powerpoint print outs):
1.) The Sun-Earth-Moon System :Lunar cycle, eclipses, tides
The Moon Blank Guided Notes for PPT
2.)The Seasons and the Sun's Path (extra slides towards the end on celestial motions that prove rotation and revolution) (Lessons 1/10-1/19)
Homework/Classwork Questions:
Lunar Phase and Eclipse Packet
Labs: The Tides The Tides; Mini-lab
Animations used in class Lessons:
Birth of the Moon Lunar Phase Simulator 27.3 days for moons revolution vs. 29.5 days to complete a lunar cycle!
Inclination of the Moon and the Earth's orbit (why lunar and solar eclipses are rare) Solar Eclipse Simulator
Synchronous rotation and revolution of the moon Lunar Phases in Relationship to Tidal Ranges What causes the Tides?
star arc time elapsed photographs
Lesson Videos:
Lunar Phases/Cycle, Solar and Lunar Eclipses, and the Tidal Cycle
Kaplan- The reason for the seasons
The Sun's Path in the sky throughout the seasons (using the celestial sphere)
The Milankovitch Cycles (changes in tilt, eccentricity/orbital distance from the sun)
Chapter text PDF: Chapt 4: Motions of the Earth Moon and Sun
The Seasons Review Guide: The Seasons Study Guide Key
Worksheets/HW:
The Lunar Cycle Regents Prep Questions
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Final Review (study guides/MC practice questions/Answer Keys)
Posted by Miquel Cohn on 10/31/2019Review Guide:
2018-2019 Version: Review Guide Key
OLD VERSION:
Study Guide List/Questions (blank copy) -quarter 2 classes, please note information on the CORIOLIS Effect due to earth's rotation will NOT be on the final
Astronomy Final Study Guide KEY
Unit Review Visuals that are in order of study guide
EXTRA Review Questions for Final (MC only):
Practice Questions (blank copy)
Practice Questions- Answer Key to Check Your Work!
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