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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.

Syllabus and Supply List - Printable copy below.
online_astronomy_syllabus_and_supplies.xlsx_-_syllabus.pdf
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Class 1: The Solar System's Size, Parallax, and Gravity (January 25, 26, 27)
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
File Size: 32 kb
File Type: pdf
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Lab Supplies and Setup Instructions
solar_systems_size_class_setup.docx.pdf
File Size: 27 kb
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After Class Info

Class 2 and 3: The Planets (February 2,3,4 and 9,10,11)
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
  • ​Basic Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd6nLM2QlWw (11:54 min.)
  • BrainPOP:  all the planet videos
These Crash Course Videos are great!
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
Class 3
  • 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
File Size: 140 kb
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​Lab Supplies and Setup Instructions
Class 2 setup/supplies
the_planets_-_part_1.docx.pdf
File Size: 29 kb
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Class 3 setup/supplies
the_planets__part_2__class_supplies_and_setup_3.docx.pdf
File Size: 30 kb
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Class 4: Low-Mass Stars (February 16, 17, 18)
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
File Size: 104 kb
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​Lab Supplies and Setup Instructions
low-mass_star_class_supplies_and_setup.docx.pdf
File Size: 28 kb
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White plate not needed, just used so small items are visible in photo.
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Mars Rover Information - Feb. 18 landing
Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover - NASA Mars
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)
  • 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
File Size: 133 kb
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​Lab Supplies and Setup Instructions
high-mass_star_class_supplies_and_setup_2.docx.pdf
File Size: 29 kb
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Class 6: Nebulae and Black Holes (March 2, 3,4 )
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
File Size: 39 kb
File Type: pdf
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nebulae_and_black_holes_worksheet.pdf
File Size: 82 kb
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Lab Supplies and Setup Instructions
nebulae_and_black_hole_class_supplies_and_setup_2.docx__1_.pdf
File Size: 37 kb
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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)
  • 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
File Size: 217 kb
File Type: pdf
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asteroids_comets_and_meteoroids_worksheet.pdf
File Size: 87 kb
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Lab Supplies and Setup Instructions
asteroids_comets_and_meteors_class_supplies_and_setup.docx.pdf
File Size: 29 kb
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Class 8: The Sun (March 16, 17, 18)
Informational Videos (optional to watch)
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FB0rDsR_rc​​
Worksheet - No worksheet
Lab Supplies and Setup Instructions
sun_class_supplies_and_setup_2.docx.pdf
File Size: 31 kb
File Type: pdf
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