Astronomy: Supplies/Videos/Activities
I recommend students watch a video(s) before I present the topic in class, but it is not required. I don't spend a lot of time lecturing, so these videos supply some background knowledge for the activities we will do in class. Below, you will also find the worksheets needed for my classes and written lab setup instructions and a photo of the supplies. Please ensure your child has all of the supplies and preparation completed before class starts.
*You'll notice I have many BrainPop videos listed below. BrainPop is a subscription website that has excellent science videos, as well as history, English, math, arts, etc. Each video has a quiz and additional learning material associated with it. You do not need to purchase a subscription to BrainPop, I just wanted to let you know about this great site. Many charter schools provide a free subscription.
I recommend students watch a video(s) before I present the topic in class, but it is not required. I don't spend a lot of time lecturing, so these videos supply some background knowledge for the activities we will do in class. Below, you will also find the worksheets needed for my classes and written lab setup instructions and a photo of the supplies. Please ensure your child has all of the supplies and preparation completed before class starts.
*You'll notice I have many BrainPop videos listed below. BrainPop is a subscription website that has excellent science videos, as well as history, English, math, arts, etc. Each video has a quiz and additional learning material associated with it. You do not need to purchase a subscription to BrainPop, I just wanted to let you know about this great site. Many charter schools provide a free subscription.
SUPPLIES
To comply with COVID precautions and minimize sharing, I'm asking students bring the following items to class each day:
I do my best to reuse items for our projects so we aren't adding to the landfill, but I sometimes need help collecting items. If you can save some supplies, that's great. If you can't, that's ok since I'll probably collect extra items from others.
I'm collecting the following items over the summer and early in the semester:
To comply with COVID precautions and minimize sharing, I'm asking students bring the following items to class each day:
- colored pencils
- sharpened pencils
- pencil sharpener
- scissors
- glue stick
- Black marker or Sharpie
I do my best to reuse items for our projects so we aren't adding to the landfill, but I sometimes need help collecting items. If you can save some supplies, that's great. If you can't, that's ok since I'll probably collect extra items from others.
I'm collecting the following items over the summer and early in the semester:
- Sparkling Ice drink bottle (or generic brand) with lid - not a regular water bottle - 1 per student
The Solar System's Size, Parallax, and Gravity
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
- Distance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMZ5WFRbSTc&feature=emb_logo (1:20 min.)
- Parallax: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWMh61yutjU (11:20 min.)
The Planets
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
- Basic Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd6nLM2QlWw (11:54 min.)
- BrainPOP: all the planet videos
- Mercury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3GkZe3nRQ0 (10:17 min.)
- Venus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFUgy3crCYY (10:49 min.)
- Earth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-9gDALvMF4 (10:13 min.)
- Mars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-88YWx71gE (10;11 min.)
- Jupiter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwn8fQSW7-8 (10:43 min.)
- Jupiter's rings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZvv4cLYC5g ) (1:08 min.)
- Jupiter's moons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaFaf7vbgpE
- Saturn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8GNde5nCSg
- Uranus & Neptune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hIwD17Crko
Low-Mass Stars
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
- Stars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld75W1dz-h0 (10:40 min)
- Low-Mass Stars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfvMtCHv1q4 (12:02 min)
- White Dwarfs and Planetary Nebulae: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj06h8BeeOA&t=26s&spfreload=5
Mars Rover Information - Feb. 18, 2020 landing
Great video that shows the new features on the Perseverance rover: (112) Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover - What's Different This Time? A Narrated Explanation. - YouTube
First Image from the new Mars Rover
High-Mass Stars
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
- High-Mass Stars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWx9DurgPn8
- Neutron Stars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrMvUL8HFlM
Nebulae and Black Holes
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
- Nebulae: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8UI7F43_Yk
- Black Holes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZWPBKULkdQ
This is the fun Pocket Black Hole app (Apple/Android)
Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
- Asteroids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auxpcdQimCs
- Meteors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuDfZ2Md5x8
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJwZ3uBzQV0 (6:09 min)
- photos of Barrington Crater: http://www.amusingplanet.com/2013/07/the-incredible-barringer-meteor-crater.html
- Comets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB9HHyPpKds (11:54 min)
- Oort Cloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJscxTyI__s (11:40 min)
- photos of comets: http://space-facts.com/comet-pictures/
The Sun
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
