Astronomy, Solar System Astronomy, Stellar Astronomy

Student Learnings: What students should know and be able to do

Earth and Space Systems: Understand concepts, theories, and principles of earth and space systems through investigation and analysis

• Design and conduct experiments, analyze data, interpret and communicate results.
  
• Use equipment and supplies in the appropriate manner.
  
• Use appropriate tools to perform investigations.
  
• Apply the scientific method to investigations of the following advanced Earth Science topics:
  • Space Debris
  • History of Astronomers
  • Constellations
  • Earth, Moon and Sun Relationships
  • Optics and Telescopes
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Calendar Systems
  • Solar System
  • NASA Space Program
  • Exiobiology (LIFE)