Next week, Wednesday, we will have an assessment for Unit 1. This unit has covered measurements of distances, famous astronomers, the 88 constellations, asterisms, etc.
Here is a sample test from a previous year. The questions related to the Moon will be covered in the second unit.
Your test will cover the following material:
I. The seasons
II. The difference between faith and science
III. Pseudoscience issues, especially astrology vs. astronomy
IV. Right ascension/Declination
V. The Zodiac/Ecliptic
VI. Famous astronomers
VII. The following constellations to identify by sight: Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Draco, Cepheus, Casseiopeia, Perseus, Pegasus, Andromeda.
VIII. The following asterisms of Bootes (kite), the Big Dipper, the Northern Cross
IX. Connections between Copernicus and Galileo, Kepler and Brahe
X. Newton's law of Universal Gravitation.
Your task for today. Take the sample test, and see what my questions look like.
Contribute 5 questions for the good of the group to a common review sheet found here
My tests do not include open notes, so taking the time to process this information is crucial for you. You will have access to a 3 x 5 notecard of 'hints'. We will discuss that on Monday.
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