Astronomy Videos/Worksheets/Class Preparation Information
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.
Syllabus and Supply List - Printable copy below.
| online_astronomy_syllabus_and_supplies.xlsx_-_syllabus.pdf |
Class 1: The Solar System's Size, Parallax, and Gravity (January 25, 26, 27)
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.)
Worksheets
| gravity_worksheet.docx.pdf |
Lab Supplies and Setup Instructions
| solar_systems_size_class_setup.docx.pdf |
After Class Info
Class 2 and 3: The Planets (February 2,3,4 and 9,10,11)
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
Class 2
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
- Basic Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd6nLM2QlWw (11:54 min.)
- BrainPOP: all the planet videos
Class 2
- 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
Worksheet (print for Class 2, will be used for both planet classes)
| the_planets_worksheet.pdf |
Lab Supplies and Setup Instructions
Class 2 setup/supplies
| the_planets_-_part_1.docx.pdf |
Class 3 setup/supplies
| the_planets__part_2__class_supplies_and_setup_3.docx.pdf |
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Class 4: Low-Mass Stars (February 16, 17, 18)
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
Worksheets
| low_mass_star_life_cycle_worksheet_021821.pdf |
Lab Supplies and Setup Instructions
| low-mass_star_class_supplies_and_setup.docx.pdf |
White plate not needed, just used so small items are visible in photo.
Mars Rover Information - Feb. 18 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
Class 5: High-Mass Stars (February 23, 24, 25)
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
Worksheets
| high_mass_star_life_cycle_worksheet.pdf |
Lab Supplies and Setup Instructions
| high-mass_star_class_supplies_and_setup_2.docx.pdf |
Class 6: Nebulae and Black Holes (March 2, 3,4 )
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
Worksheets
| spaghettification_booklet.pdf |
| nebulae_and_black_holes_worksheet.pdf |
Lab Supplies and Setup Instructions
| nebulae_and_black_hole_class_supplies_and_setup_2.docx__1_.pdf |
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This is the fun Pocket Black Hole app (Apple/Android)
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Class 7: Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors (March 9, 10, 11)
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/
Worksheets
| comet_diagram.pdf |
| asteroids_comets_and_meteoroids_worksheet.pdf |
Lab Supplies and Setup Instructions
| asteroids_comets_and_meteors_class_supplies_and_setup.docx.pdf |
Class 8: The Sun (March 16, 17, 18)
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
Worksheet - No worksheet
Lab Supplies and Setup Instructions
| sun_class_supplies_and_setup_2.docx.pdf |
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