Friday, February 21, 2014


To The Galaxy Astronomy Quiz
Periods 1,5,9 - Wednesday, February 26th
Periods 2,7,8- Thursday, February 27th 

Review Guide #2 Crossword - Due Monday, February 24th  


Copies of homework assignments 
Answers below
Across
1- Inner
3- Outer
7- SpaceStation 
9- Rotation
10- Ring
11-NASA
14-Full
15-SpaceShuttle
18-Crater

Down
2-Revolution
4-Venus
5- Waning
6-Waxing 
8-Terrestrial
12- Tilt
13-Mars
16-Color
17- Highlands

Thursday, February 20, 2014

International Space Station Websites and News - For Toys in Space - Where astronauts played with toys that we observed in-class. 

Cargo delivered to ISS- 
http://www.foxnews.com/science/2014/02/18/supply-ship-departs-space-station-after-5-weeks/

Compare and Contrast twins Scott will live at ISS for one year, while brother Mark (former astronaut) will stay here on Earth! Interesting data should come from this study! 
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/astronaut-twins.html

Tour of ISS
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/suni_iss_tour.html

Where is the ISS?
http://spotthestation.nasa.gov

Olympics at night captured from ISS
http://www.nasa.gov/content/night-view-of-sochi-during-olympics/#.UwQTpn-9KK1




To The Galaxy Astronomy Quiz
Periods 1,5,9 - Wednesday, February 26th
Periods 2,7,8- Thursday, February 27th 

Review Guide #1 Notecards Inner and Outer Planets Due Friday, February 21st 


Copies of homework assignments 
- Answers for notecards below 

Review Guide #1 Notecards Front Characteristics of Inner or Outer Planet
Back - Identify if the characteristic is either an Inner or Outer Planet
Cut up notecards and quiz yourself


Gas giants- Outer
Rings- Outer
No Solid Surfaces- Outer
Earth Like Terrestrial- Inner
Warmer Temperatures- Inner
Cooler Temperatures- Outer 
Giant Red Spot- Outer
Closer to Sun- Inner
Further from Sun- Outer
Solid Surfaces- Inner
Explored by rovers- Inner
Longer revolution around Sun- Outer
Shorter revolution around Sun- Inner
Larger Planets- Outer 

Wednesday, February 19, 2014



International Space Station Websites and News - For Toys in Space - Where astronauts played with toys that we observed in-class. 

Cargo delivered to ISS- 
http://www.foxnews.com/science/2014/02/18/supply-ship-departs-space-station-after-5-weeks/

Compare and Contrast twins Scott will live at ISS for one year, while brother Mark (former astronaut) will stay here on Earth! Interesting data should come from this study! 
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/astronaut-twins.html

Tour of ISS
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/suni_iss_tour.html

Where is the ISS?
http://spotthestation.nasa.gov

Olympics at night captured from ISS
http://www.nasa.gov/content/night-view-of-sochi-during-olympics/#.UwQTpn-9KK1



Homework Journal Colonization and Retirement Community - NASA?
Periods 2,7,8- Due Thursday, February 20th 

To The Galaxy Astronomy Quiz
Periods 1,5,9 - Wednesday, February 26th
Review Guide #1 Notecards Inner and Outer Planets Due Friday, February 21st 


Copies of homework assignments 
Journal Colonization


As we approach 2020-2030, both NASA and private companies have planned to colonize Mars.  The goal from both avenues of space exploration (NASA and private) is eventually to have citizens of Earth live on Mars.  Develop a list of 10 Mars Bills of Rights (serve and protect individual rights) specific to the new colonization of Mars. Explain what each Bill of Right means to the citizens of Mars.
Current Bill of Rights and Amendments-http://www.ushistory.org/documents/amendments.htm

OR


As we approach 2020-2030, both NASA and private companies have planned to colonize Mars.  
Leadership roles will play an important part in the establishment of a colony on Mars. Develop 5 leadership roles that will govern the new colony development and formulate expectations and regulations for all humans on Mars. For each leadership role include the following:
1- Name of the leadership role- name can be made up and/or related to Mars
2- Description of the leadership role- What does this leader do to help develop Mars with expectations and regulations?
3- Why is this leadership role needed on Mars?

Retirement Community - NASA

Review Guide #1 Notecards Front Characteristics of Inner or Outer Planet
Back - Identify if the characteristic is either an Inner or Outer Planet
Cut up notecards and quiz yourself


Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Homework Journal Colonization and Retirement Community - NASA?
Periods 1,5,9- Due Wednesday, February 19th 
Periods 2,7,8- Due Thursday, February 20th 


Copies of homework assignments 

Journal Colonization


As we approach 2020-2030, both NASA and private companies have planned to colonize Mars.  The goal from both avenues of space exploration (NASA and private) is eventually to have citizens of Earth live on Mars.  Develop a list of 10 Mars Bills of Rights (serve and protect individual rights) specific to the new colonization of Mars. Explain what each Bill of Right means to the citizens of Mars.
Current Bill of Rights and Amendments-http://www.ushistory.org/documents/amendments.htm

OR


As we approach 2020-2030, both NASA and private companies have planned to colonize Mars.  
Leadership roles will play an important part in the establishment of a colony on Mars. Develop 5 leadership roles that will govern the new colony development and formulate expectations and regulations for all humans on Mars. For each leadership role include the following:
1- Name of the leadership role- name can be made up and/or related to Mars
2- Description of the leadership role- What does this leader do to help develop Mars with expectations and regulations?
3- Why is this leadership role needed on Mars?

Retirement Community - NASA

Friday, February 14, 2014

Websites regarding Space Exploration
Space Shuttles
Views from inside Space Shuttle
Space Exploration part 1
Space Exploration Part 2
Virgin Galactic
Mars One
NASA Asteroid Capture Plans



Homework Journal Colonization and Retirement Community - NASA?
Periods 1,5,9- Due Wednesday, February 19th 
Periods 2,7,8- Due Thursday, February 20th 


Copies of homework assignments 

Journal Colonization


As we approach 2020-2030, both NASA and private companies have planned to colonize Mars.  The goal from both avenues of space exploration (NASA and private) is eventually to have citizens of Earth live on Mars.  Develop a list of 10 Mars Bills of Rights (serve and protect individual rights) specific to the new colonization of Mars. Explain what each Bill of Right means to the citizens of Mars.
Current Bill of Rights and Amendments-http://www.ushistory.org/documents/amendments.htm

OR


As we approach 2020-2030, both NASA and private companies have planned to colonize Mars.  
Leadership roles will play an important part in the establishment of a colony on Mars. Develop 5 leadership roles that will govern the new colony development and formulate expectations and regulations for all humans on Mars. For each leadership role include the following:
1- Name of the leadership role- name can be made up and/or related to Mars
2- Description of the leadership role- What does this leader do to help develop Mars with expectations and regulations?
3- Why is this leadership role needed on Mars?

Retirement Community - NASA


Thursday, February 13, 2014

Websites regarding Space Exploration
Space Shuttles
Views from inside Space Shuttle
Space Exploration part 1
Space Exploration Part 2
Virgin Galactic
Mars One
NASA Asteroid Capture Plans



Homework Journal Colonization and Retirement Community - NASA?
Periods 1,5,9- Due Wednesday, February 19th 
Periods 2,7,8- Due Thursday, February 20th 


Copies of homework assignments 

Journal Colonization


As we approach 2020-2030, both NASA and private companies have planned to colonize Mars.  The goal from both avenues of space exploration (NASA and private) is eventually to have citizens of Earth live on Mars.  Develop a list of 10 Mars Bills of Rights (serve and protect individual rights) specific to the new colonization of Mars. Explain what each Bill of Right means to the citizens of Mars.
Current Bill of Rights and Amendments-http://www.ushistory.org/documents/amendments.htm

OR


As we approach 2020-2030, both NASA and private companies have planned to colonize Mars.  
Leadership roles will play an important part in the establishment of a colony on Mars. Develop 5 leadership roles that will govern the new colony development and formulate expectations and regulations for all humans on Mars. For each leadership role include the following:
1- Name of the leadership role- name can be made up and/or related to Mars
2- Description of the leadership role- What does this leader do to help develop Mars with expectations and regulations?
3- Why is this leadership role needed on Mars?

Retirement Community - NASA



Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Websites regarding Space Exploration
Space Shuttles
Views from inside Space Shuttle
Space Exploration part 1
Space Exploration Part 2
Virgin Galactic
Mars One
NASA Asteroid Capture Plans



Homework Journal Colonization and Retirement Community - NASA?

Periods 1,5,9- Due Wednesday, February 19th 


Journal Space Exploration 
Periods 2,7,8- Due Thursday, February 13th 


Copies of homework assignments 

Journal Space Exploration 
There has been much debate and budget reduction within NASA. Should we as United States citizens continue to fund (with tax money) space exploration? OR should these funds be used to stimulate our economy? Explain your decision.

OR

Should space be explored by NASA (government funded agency- with educated and trained astronauts, scientists, researchers, employees) OR by private companies (raise own money and may or may not have educated and trained astronauts, scientists, researchers, employees)? Explain your decision.

Journal Colonization


As we approach 2020-2030, both NASA and private companies have planned to colonize Mars.  The goal from both avenues of space exploration (NASA and private) is eventually to have citizens of Earth live on Mars.  Develop a list of 10 Mars Bills of Rights (serve and protect individual rights) specific to the new colonization of Mars. Explain what each Bill of Right means to the citizens of Mars.
Current Bill of Rights and Amendments-http://www.ushistory.org/documents/amendments.htm

OR


As we approach 2020-2030, both NASA and private companies have planned to colonize Mars.  
Leadership roles will play an important part in the establishment of a colony on Mars. Develop 5 leadership roles that will govern the new colony development and formulate expectations and regulations for all humans on Mars. For each leadership role include the following:
1- Name of the leadership role- name can be made up and/or related to Mars
2- Description of the leadership role- What does this leader do to help develop Mars with expectations and regulations?
3- Why is this leadership role needed on Mars?

Retirement Community - NASA