Transcript Sept 10 and 11

SYMPHONY OF SCIENCE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=akek6cFRZfY
SEPTEMBER 11 AGENDA
Learning target: I can explain the reason for phases of the moon.
Cool Astronomy News: September 28 Full eclipse from 7:11-8:23 “Blood
Moon” http://www.space.com/25409-four-blood-moons-tetrad-lunar-eclipse.html
Vocabulary: Blood moon, moon phase, Gibbous moon
Agenda:
1. Tent getting to know you exercise
2. Syllabus and Safety Contract
3. International Observe the Moon Night
4. STEM Expo
5. Moon Phases Lecture and tutorial
End of Class Question: What would phases of the moon look like if the moon
was square?
TURN IN
Today’s lifeline with
Lecture tutorial sheets.
Do not turn in your notes.
HOMEWORK
1.Begin the moon
observation log
2.Outside of class activity:
Dr. Neil Turner online at
7pm JPL Lecture Series
Back side of tent
• Name in large block letters towards left
Use a symbol or one or two words for each of the
following:
• Left upper corner: Why take Astronomy?
(red of target)
• Right side: How are you going to make
Astronomy class a success? (white of target)
• What is your goal in Astronomy? (blue of target)
Turn to Your elbow partner
• Each of you has exactly one minute to tell you
partner about what you put on your tent
Quickly introduce your partner and
one thing you learned about them.