Astronomy
Avon Lake City Schools
Curriculum Framework
Astronomy
Course Overview:
This course is a one-semester course designed to be an introductory study of astronomy. During the course, extensive use is made of the planetarium facility. Topics covered include the stars, sun, moon, and planets as well as the motions of these bodies as viewed from the earth. The composition and “life histories” of these bodies and others as well as of the universe as a whole is also studied. The student is responsible for having a small flashlight. Prerequisites: Completed 1 year of Geometry with a C or better. This class meets one period daily for ½ unit of credit. FEE: $15
Textbook (Title and Publishing Company):
Teacher-created materials and other sources
Online/Supplemental Materials:
Google Classroom
Assessments:
Unit tests and semester final exam
Content/Topics/Learning Goals Subject to Pacing and Schedules |
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1st Quarter- |
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Earth's Place in the UniverseStandards/Learning Goals: Star Mapping
Solar Motion
Lunar Motion
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2nd Quarter- |
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Earth's Place in the UniverseStandards/Learning Goals: Eclipses
Solar System
The Universe
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Last Updated:
September, 2023