1. Astronomy QOTDs
August & September 2017

2. Astronomy QOTD 8/29/2017
We talked a little bit yesterday about different topics in Astronomy.
What are some of your favorite parts of Astronomy? What would you like to learn more about this year?

3. Astronomy QOTD 8/30/2017
Do you have your Multiple Intelligence Survey with you?
Did your findings surprise you? If so, why?

4. Astronomy QOTD 8/31/2017
It’s been almost two weeks, but better late than never… did you get a chance to observe the Solar Eclipse last Monday, 8/21/17? If you did, what did you use to protect your eyes, and what did you see?

5. Astronomy Learning Log 9/1/2017
This week we got to know each other a bit, looked at what our fall semester in Astronomy would cover, and learned about different types of intelligence. What did we talk about that was new or interesting to you? Do you have any questions?

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7. Astronomy QOTD 9/6/2017 No QOTD today.
Please get out your new spiral ring notebook!

8. Astronomy QOTD 9/7/2017 No QOTD today.
Once again - do you have your spiral ring notebook with you? Please bring it out.

9. Astronomy Learning Log 9/8/2017
This week we watched the hurricanes and set up our Science Notebooks. What did you learn that was new or interesting to you? Do you have any questions?

10. Astronomy QOTD 9/11/2017
If light travels at a speed of 93,000,000 miles/second, calculate how far light travels in a minute.
(Is there an easier way to handle all those zeroes?)

11. Astronomy QOTD 9/12/2017
Convert these real numbers to scientific notation: 41,
Convert these scientific notations to real numbers: x x 103

12. Astronomy QOTD 9/13/2017
A planet is 20 light years in distance from Earth.
IF a spaceship from Earth can travel HALF the speed of light, HOW LONG will it take for the ship to arrive at this planet?
PS Get your textbook from the back!

13. Astronomy QOTD 9/14/2017
Remind yourself to attend the college fair for extra credit by writing it for today’s QOTD!
Open your notebook to the table “Planet Distance from the Sun” table we created yesterday. We’re going outside.

14. Astronomy Learning Log 9/15/2017
This week we learned how convert real numbers into scientific conversion and back again. We also surveyed what we’ll be learning about in our Astronomy unit. What did you learn that was new or interesting to you? Do you have any questions?

15. Astronomy QOTD 9/18/2017
No QOTD today.
Please get your textbooks.

16. Astronomy QOTD 9/19/2017
What is the difference between the Morning Star and the Evening Star? And how are they the same?
(Check your glossary:
SNB p 24)

17. Astronomy QOTD 9/20/2017
Review for your quiz. What is a light year? What is an AU? What are the planets in order? How do you convert a real number into scientific notation and back again? How do the distances between the planets change as they get farther from the Sun? Re

18. Astronomy QOTD 9/21/2017
What is the difference between True North Pole and Magnetic North Pole? (Note: There may be more than one answer… you just need one.)

19. Astronomy Learning Log 9/22/2017
This week we started talking about mapping the night sky. What did you learn that was new or interesting to you? Do you have any questions?

20. Astronomy QOTD 9/25/2017
Have you finished preparing your Zodiac constellation flash cards? What constellation was behind the Sun when you were born? In which season is your birthday?

21. Astronomy QOTD 9/26/2017
Draw your own personal “Sun Sign” constellation… from memory! And then check its flashcard… and draw it next to your first drawing. Were you accurate?

22. Astronomy QOTD 9/27/2017
Did you finish your planisphere? Get it out! Get out your Constellation Flash cards, too; you’ll be using them.
I will be checking that you have both projects.

23. Astronomy QOTD 9/28/2017
Take a deep breath, relax, focus… and think of a constellation!
Now, see if you can draw it from memory.

24. Astronomy Learning Log 9/29/2017
This week we concentrated on learning the zodiac plus three major constellations. What did you learn that was new or interesting to you? Do you have any questions?