Astro 20 - Handouts

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PowerPoint files, including both the teacher versions and the student notes versions are located on this web page.

Handouts given out during class:

• Syllabus. Word. PDF. See page 3 for a table of contents
• Syllabus activity from day 1 of class. Word. PDF
• Description of homework for the first week. Word. PDF.
• Article about 10 important days in astronomy, due 2nd class. Word. PDF.
• Assignments #3 and #4 for those without a textbook. Word. PDF.
• Added 3/4/10 Grade tracking log. (To help you keep track of your grade.) Word. PDF.
• An article (PDF) from Physics Today magazine about "What Is Science" written by a professional scientist focused on communicating with the general public and educators.
• Added 3/24 Test Preparation survey. Word. PDF.
• Added 5/25 Student newspaper article extra credit. Revised directions - you can discuss any science that is CORRECT or incorrect. Word. PDF.

Ranking Tasks are PDFS

• Moon phases. PDF.
• Seasons. PDF.
• Kepler's laws. PDF. (Exercise #4 missing on purpose.)
• Gravity. PDF.