Tue.

Tuesday-

WU-

1. New seating chart
2. Learning extensions aka extra credit:

A.  Astronomy in our culture-Research and find product names that relate to Astronomy and a picture of the product (i.e. Eclipse Gum).   Explain the science term and concept it is related to. Could be an online or paper poster. Should be able to find 15-20 products

B. Ameriprise/Einstein Science Fair-  Attend or present at the Ameriprise science fair in January and write a summary using the 5w’s a and explain what you did specifically and what you learned/enjoyed.  Pictures should be included.  More info can be found here.

C. Constellation Report-  Research a Constellation and create a poster or online poster (like the examples in class).  Here is a guide to help you.

D. Take the Jack Johnson song Constellations and find images that go along with the lyrics to create a song that has related lyrics.

E. Make extra observations in your sky log

3. Please open to your Galactic postcard, let’s fill in the

Star system portion of the address (Solar System vs. Orion Spur)

Let’s take a look at something in our universe that is easy and fun to look at:

1. Constellation Introduction Jack Johnson

-What is a constellation?

-Packet (5 points for keeping this)

-Set-up constellation star logs…

-Monthy sky calendar, sky   tonight

Homework: Set-up sky log and look for Ursa Major (big dipper), polaris (star), and orion

This app can help! Sky chart