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Mr. Corcoran |
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Day | Class / Homework | Topic / Discussion | Meet |
| Jan 3 CV 1-1 |
Mon |
Our view of the
Universe Assignment: Back of cover, read letter, Page 3 (top half) diagram of night sky |
Apparent vs. Real, Website orientation, syllabus | Planetarium |
| Jan 4 CV 1-2 |
Tue |
Celestial Motions / Celestial Sphere Assignment: Page 4, Questions 1,2,3,4 Construct the Dipper clock, bring in Thursday for class |
Our view of the night sky Comparing our view with other locations on Earth
Daily Motion - Rotation |
Planetarium |
| Jan 5 |
Wed |
Classroom |
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| Jan 6 |
Thur |
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Classroom |
| Jan 7 CV 1-3 |
Fri |
Celestial Motions: Effect
on observations |
Daily Motion: Causes some constellations to be "Circumpolar" / Tour of circumpolar constellations |
Planetarium |
| Date |
Day | Class | Topic / Discussion | Meet |
| Jan 10 CV 1-4 |
Mon | Celestial Motions: Effect on observations | Annual Motion: Revolution Seasonal Constellations | Planetarium |
| Jan 11 CV 1-5 |
Tue |
Celestial Motions Assignment: Page 5, Read and complete Questions |
Planetary Motion: Wandering Stars
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Planetarium |
| Jan 12 CV 1-6 |
Wed | Zodiac Constellations Assignment: Worksheet 3 in back of packet #1,2,3,4 |
Ecliptic Path: Apparent path of the Sun, Moon and wandering stars |
Planetarium |
Jan 13 CV 1-7 |
Thur |
Famous
Astronomers Finish Famous Faces worksheet |
Who figured it all
out? Students guest speak for famous astronomers |
Classroom |
Last Updated 1/7/11