Big Idea: Astronomy seeks to explain the origin and interactions of Earth and its solar system.
Learning Goals

 Chris Hadfield debunks some space myths

BIG BANG AND UNIVERSE PPT NOTES
GALAXIES PPT NOTES
STAR PROPERTIES
STAR LIFE CYCLE
DISTANCE
MOON PHASES
SUN-EARTH-MOON
QUIZ
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May 28/29
Life Cycle of a Star PPT NOTES
HW: Life Cycle of a Star WS Package

May 30/31 
Ocean Test
Big Bang Theory,
​Intro to Space Technology Research Assignment
HW: Pick your partners and sign up for a topic

​June 3/4
​Properties of Stars PPT NOTES - classification, magnitude, brightness
HW: HR Diagram Star WS
Activity: Spectroscope lab
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June 5/6 Calculating Distance PPT NOTES
Parallax Activity
Distance WS

June 7/10 - Constellations, Star Chart Activity
June 11/12 - Library Time Sign up Sheet: Block 2 and Block 8
June 13/14 - Library Time
June 17/18 -  Present Research Assignment:
To receive marks for our Space Unit, you MUST:
1. Be present
2. Hand in your planning sheet
3. Discuss your portion of Topic
4. Hand in Reflection (to be completed in class, after presentations) 

​June 19 Last Day