Astronomy

Course Description	Reference Links
Term A Calendar	Term B Calendar

Course Description
418 Astronomy 1A & IB	Prerequisites: A. Grades 10-12 B. One credit in science Credit: One (state) This lab-oriented course includes the study of the universe; scientific theories of the evolution of the universe; characteristics and the life cycle of stars; exploration of the universe; role of the Sun in our solar system; planets; and the orientation and placement of the Earth

Seminars-

Seminars will occur when needed. They are not mandatory but are highly recommended as we will usually be covering not only chapter material but also lab information.

Grading Policy-

Students will follow the grading policies as laid out for the science department:

PAK Grades:

	Assignments : 15% of PAK Grade
	Labs: 35%of PAK Grade
	Tests: 50% of PAK Grade

Late Grades:

One day late: Maximum grade 80

Blue slip needed for excused absence
Final Term Grade:

80% of Grade is taken from 9 Week Average

20% Final Exam

Reference Links

Build A Solar System	Provides an online calculator to get an accurate sense of space. Helps fill in accurate distances to build a model.
Anglo-Australian Observatory	Gives a good collection of astronomical photographs.

kentbiggs.com	Astrophotography site

Due Dates

Term A	Due Date
1- Introduction	Jan 26th
2 – Beginnings of Astronomy	Feb 2nd
3 – Solar System – Mercury	Feb 9th
4- Venus and Mars	Feb 16th
5- Earth and Moon	Feb 23
6 – Jupiter and Saturn	Mar 2nd
7 – Uranus, Neptune and KBO's	Mar 9th
8 –Pluto & KBO's	Oct 20th
Term A Finals Mar 26th, 27th

Term B	Due Date
9 The Sun	April 3rd
10 The Stars	April 13th
11 Black Holes	April 21sth
12 Galaxies	May 4th
13 Constellations	May 11th
14 Astronomical Instruments	May 18th
15 Life in the Universe	May 26th
Term B Finals June 2,3,4