Stargazing Opportunities and Homework in Astronomy
Join us for an exciting stargazing event at Ritchie Observatory on Bainbridge Island! Complete your notes on "Charting the Heavens" and remember that the UW registration deadline is October 10th. If you need an extension, feel free to reach out. As part of your homework, reflect on why the moon rises and sets at different times throughout the month. You’ll also be required to attend an astronomical event once per trimester, such as a star party or a visit to a planetarium, and submit a one-page paper on your experience for 50 points.
Stargazing Opportunities and Homework in Astronomy
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Presentation Transcript
10/2/12 Astronomy day 11
Agenda • Kick off Question: Next slide • Opportunity for stargazing at Ritchie Observatory on Bainbridge Island • Complete notes on Charting the Heavens • October 10th is deadline for UW registration • Talk to me if you need an extension. Homework: Review Sheet: Motion
Kick off Question: (what do YOU think) Why does the moon rise and set at different time throughout the month?
Astronomy Outside Activity • Once per trimester you will be required to do attend some astronomical event, be it a star party, going to an observatory, going to a planetarium, observing from your own telescope at home, etc. You will be required to write a one page paper on what you did: where you went, what you learned, who was the speaker and turn it in for 50 points.
Learning log If you see more or the moon each night is the moon waxing or waning?
