1. Monday September 19, 2011 (Quiz 3; Video - How the Universe Works: Fate of the Milky Way Galaxy)

2. The Launch Pad Monday, 9/19/11 What is a “star?” A star is a large, dense sphere of incandescent gas. How are stars powered? Stars are powered by thermonuclear fusion reactions in their core that overcome the force of gravity. Where does thermonuclear fusion take place in a star? Thermonuclear fusion takes place in the core of the star.

3. Assignment Currently Open Page Date of Notes on Website Date IssuedDate Due Last Date to Remediate Quiz 1TBD9/6 9/20 Quiz 2TBD9/12 9/26

4. Quiz 3

5. http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=5AA9958 1-3670-40ED-8297-5FBD7C494A83&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US Video How the Universe Works Fate of the Milky Way Galaxy