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Foundations in Astronomy

Gravity and Light

Stellar Astronomy

Space Exploration

Foundations in Astronomy

Gravity and Light

Stellar Astronomy

Space Exploration

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Foundations in Astronomy

Gravity and Light

Stellar Astronomy

Space Exploration

Earth, Moon and Sun

Unit Overview
Unit Proficiency scale
Teacher resources
Launching Phenomenon
A- The Spinning Earth
B- Seasons and Tilt
C- The moon Phases
D- Eclipses and tides
Extension Activity Lunar Phases
- https://astro.unl.edu/naap/lps/lps.html
Extension activity- Time and the Calendar (Partial)
Assessments / keys *
Additional websites and resources

History of Astronomy and the Celestial Sphere

Unit Overview
Unit proficiency Scale
Teacher Resources/assessments
Launching Phenomenon
A- Prehistoric Astronomy and Structures
B- The Celestial Sphere
C- Constellations and the Zodiac
D- Heliocentrism and epicycles
Assessments / keys*