2014-2015 Astronomy Homework
Extra Copies of handouts not available here are in the Extra Paper Box in class until they run out.
Any emails to Ms. Barge MUST include "astro" at the beginning of the subject line
1st Semester HW# |
Assignment |
Date Assigned |
Due Date |
| 1 | Extra Credit for the month of Sept - Bring in 2 of the following: roll of paper towels, box of tissue or container of wipes | 9/2/14 | 9/30/14 |
| 2 | Horizon Picture - Either at home, or on your way home or to school, pick a direction to view the sky from. Make a sketch of the horizon (buildings, trees, lamp posts, etc) and what you see in the sky. We need to start thinking about the sky and its relationship to the horizon. | 9/2/14 | 9/4/14 |
| 3 | Enroll in Moodle - Astronomy JBarge 2014-15 |
9/2/14 | 9/4/14 |
| 4 | Type Ms Barge a letter about yourself - Who are you? What name do you go by? What kind of things do you like to do? What year in school are you? Are you taking an AP courses? If so, list them. When you think of your science experience at Payton, what three words come to mind? Explain why you chose those words. What are your plans for the future? What are some things you are good at? What things do you struggle with? Do you have a job this year? If so, how many hours? Weekdays or weekends? Why are you taking this elective? What topics do you want to learn about in this class? Upload to Moodle. |
9/2/14 | 9/4/14 |
| 5 | Learning Style Survey - Take both surveys (Survey1, Survey 2) record your results on the Learning Style Survey google-form. | 9/2-8/14 | 9/8/14 |
| 6 | Parent Survey - Have your parent / guardian fill out this Parent/Guardian Survey. If your cannot access the online form get a paper copy in class. | 9/2/14 | 9/8/14 |
| 5 | Moon Journal - Look for the moon. Keep a record of when you have seen the moon - things to look for | 9/4/14 | 10/3/14 |
| 6 | Look for the following constellations & stars (stars in parenthesis) in the night sky: Lyra (Vega), Cygnus (Deneb), Aquila (Altair), Ursa Major, Ursa Minor (Polaris), Cassiopeia | 9/4/14 | 9/30/14 |
| 7 | Practice for Fall constellation quiz on 9/19/14 - Practice Quiz | 9/10/14 | 9/19/14 |
| 8 | Star Chart Practice - Go through this handout to get practice using your star chart. Check your answers here. This will not be collected, it is for your use only. If you lose your star chart, look in the sink in class or download here - Star Chart Cover - Wheel with coordinates - Wheel with names - Wheel no lines |
9/10/14 | 9/19/14 |
| 9 | Read Part 1 in the textbook "Walk through the Heavens" | 9/10/14 | 9/16/14 |
| 10 | Ancient Astronomical Sites Online Field Trip - Use the link on our class webpage to think about and answer the questions in the handout. We did this in class. | 9/10/14 | 9/10/14 |
| 11 | Sign up for Spaceweather.com's alerts - Go to the webpage and sign up at the top of the page. Send me a copy of the confirmation email. jcbarge@cps.edu | 9/12/14 | 9/12/14 |
| 12 | Use the data to determine which statements from our Earth Sun Moon Survey are correct. The data includes: Sun Angle Analyzer; Solar Motion Model; Modeling the Reasons for the Seasons (pictures of the Sun); Sunrise, Sunset Noon Sun; Days & Nights around the World; Solar panel reports; Stellarium | 10/2/14 | 10/8/14 |
| 13 | Write reflection on field trip to MSI - Describe 3 or more exhibits that you found interesting. Explain why. Upload it to Moodle. | 10/24/14 | 10/28/14 |
| 14 | Study for test on Seasons, Solar motion, Moon phases - review sheet - test on 11/12/14 | 10/28/14 | 11/12/14 |
| 15 | Extra Credit - Watch the movie Intersellar then follow up by listening or reading one of the following. Write a reflection about the movie and the commentary you explored. 1. Listen to NPR's interview with Neil DeGrasse Tyson (SPOILER ALERT in interview) about the science in Intersellar, what 's right, wrong or possible 2. Read WIRED magazine's article about the making of a black hole for the movie. Interesting facts about what black holes really may look like. 3. Read the Scientific American blog Observations about what Interstellar gets wrong about intersellar travel - some interesting ideas about how travel between stars might really work |
11/14/14 | 12/1/14 |
| 16 | Chp 3 reading guide | 12/4/14 | 12/18/14 |
| 17 | Study for test on telescopes - Study Guide | 12/4/14 | 12/18/14 |
| 18 | Telescope Worksheet ----- Answer Key | 12/16/14 | 12/18/14 |
| 19 | Telescope Presentation - Description | 1/6/15 | 1/12/15 |
| 20 | Finals Study Guide ---- Missing work due by finals date | 1/18/2015 | 1/28/15 |
| 21 | EXTRA CREDIT - Exercise through finals. Its good for you and keeps the tension at bay. Get a point a day for exercising at least 20 minutes. Turn a record with gurardian's signature at finals. Description of exercise. | 1/23-28/15 | 1/28/15 |
| 22 | Bring in your Astronomy Book Club book: Title - Packing for Mars; Author - Mary Roach; ISBN # - 978-0-393-06847-4. There are many forms of this book. Look it up on Amazon, hardback, paperback, audiobook, etc. I have a limited number that can be borrowed. Bring it to class on the 18th. | 12/2014 | New Due Date 4/14/15 |
| 23 | Constellation Project - Project Description - Amended Calendar with assignments and due dates | 2/19/15 | 3/19/15 |
| 24 | Filters worksheet - | 2/23/15 | 3/2/15 |
| 25 | Quiz on frequency, wavelength, energy - Practice worksheet, Solutions | 2/18/15 | 2/26/14 |
| 26 | Blackbody Radiation problem set A (Blackbody Lab); Problem set B (Blackbody Radiation) | 4/23/15 | 4/27/15 |
| 27 | Constellation Quiz | 5/14/15 | 5/18/15 |
| 28 | Redshift problems - Reading - Problems - Diagrams | 5/18/15 | 5/20/15 |
| 29 | Watch Life and Death of a Star - The Universe Season #1, episode 10; Take notes using handout; HR Diagram - Be able to identify different types of stars by their place on this diagram. |
5/20/15 | 5/20/15 |
| 30 | Study Guide for Test on blackbody, spectra, HR diagram - Solutions to problems | 5/20/15 | 5/26/15 |
