Teacher: Ms. Brown E-mail: kbrown@ttsd.k12.or Phone: 503.431.5168

1. Teacher: Ms. Brown E-mail: kbrown@ttsd.k12.or.us Phone: 503.431.5168 Website: msbrownclass.weebly.com Astronomy Course Organizer Student: Period: Date: Parent: Astronomy • To Be Successful in Science • Be prepared to learn! Have all required m_______________ with you, and be q_____________ in your seat by the time the t__________ bell rings. • Re-do any and A_____ work that does not meet p___________________. • Acquire missing work the d________ you return from an absence. • Turn in assignments, homework and make-up/re-do work on t_________. • And • S_____________________________ • L_____________________________ • A_____________________________ • N_____________________________ • T_____________________________ the study of the complexities of the p____________, c____________, and g____________________ aspects of the universe. is about Course Goals Students will become p_______________________ in the standards for Space Science. Students will use the s_____________ m_____________ to perform lab investigations. Students will use l____________________ skills to comprehend, evaluate, and critique science concepts as they become self-directed learners. Students will be able to demonstrate p_______________ in understanding the scientific t__________________ studied throughout the semester. • Grading • Grades will be based on the m__________________ of skills and concepts based on the State Science Standards for space science as well as the Oregon Diploma Essential Skills. • For each standard, students will be given m__________________ opportunities to work towards Exemplary, and P_______________________ level work. • Quarter Grades • A= Majority of E___________________ scores; no scores less than P________________ • B= Majority of Proficient or higher scores; all scores at least In-p___________________ • C= Mix of different scores; majority of In-progress scores or higher, no more than _____ • No-evidence score • D= Mix of scores; no more than two No-evidence scores; majority of scores In-progress • F = Insufficient evidence to measure learning; three or more scores of No-evidence … • Materials and Supplies • Binder or Spiral with an astronomy section, for notes and lab work • W____________ utensils: #2 pencils and blue or black pens, highlighter • P ________________ – for recording assignment and use as a hall pass

2. Astronomy overview Course Map This Course: Astronomy Performance Options Community Principles Learning Rituals Re-do work / tests Graphic Organizers Structured Reviews On-line resources Multimedia Presentations Choice Respect Responsibility Effort Diversity Safety Course Organizer Unit Organizer Notes / Journaling Reading strategies Learning strategies Group / Partner work Technology Google Docs Demonstrations Labs Debates Projects Warm-Up Self-checks Study Guides Quizzes / Tests Etc. . . . Critical Questions • How has our understanding of astronomy changed over time? • What causes the night sky to change in location and appearance? • How is wave theory used to explore space and explain observed phenomena? • What components make up our universe? • What is the evolution process of a star? • What will you choose to learn about? Possible Units M , C , A