1. Astronomy Unit

2. Astronomy Key Terms Nebular Hypothesis
Barycenter (qualitative understanding, quantitative would be an extension)
Blueshift
Accretion
Solar wind
Big Bang Theory (supported by Hubble’s Law)
Sunspots
Earth’s magnetic field
Solar flares
Equatorial bulge
Kepler’s Laws (qualitative understanding, not quantitative)
Universe
Fission
Galaxy
Fusion
Solar system
Electromagnetic spectrum
Rotation
Planets
Revolution
Frequency
Moons
Nutation
Wavelength
Meteor
Precession
Spectrum
Asteroids
Causes of seasons
Doppler effect
Comets
Redshift
Stellar Evolution

3. Astronomy Pre-Test
What is the difference between precession and nutation?
Does the sun move? How?
Why is the Earth larger around the equator than the poles?
What is the difference between a planet and a star? A galaxy and a solar system? A galaxy and the universe?
How did the solar system form?
How does the Earth move?
What causes the seasons?
Why does the sun shine?
How can we learn about places that are farther away than humans have ever travelled?
What is the “Big Bang?”