Today in class, we began looking at the motions of the Moon and how it causes the lunar phases. For homework, please complete these Regents questions.

Also check out this amazing reenactment of the Apollo 11 mission: WeChooseTheMoon.

Today in class, we completed our look at the modern view of the solar system. We then began exploring the Moon in preparation for a look at lunar phases, eclipses, and tides. In class, we completed this LinkViewer. If you were unable to finish it in class, please complete it this evening. In addition, please complete these Regents questions.



Also check out this amazing reenactment of the Apollo 11 mission: WeChooseTheMoon.

BRING HEADPHONES ON THURSDAY




Today in class, we explored the objects in the solar system. Please complete the definitions and Regents questions from the LinkViewer if you were unable to do so in class (it’s a big file, so it may take a couple minutes to load, you can try right-clicking and choosing “Save as”). Additionally, please review and study the following terms as you will need to know them for the upcoming test.

• terrestrial planet
• jovian planet
• comet
• meteor
• asteroid
• moon
• solar system
• star
• orbit
• perihelion
• aphelion
• gravity
• geocentric
• heliocentric
• ellipse
• eccentricity

In addition to the solar system homework, you may want to begin researching Nasa missions, including the ones we have discussed and the more modern ones. The paper will be discussed in detail next week. In the meantime, check out this amazing reenactment of the Apollo 11 mission: WeChooseTheMoon.

Today in class, we created our solar system object slides, completed our solar system data tables, and reviewed the Solar System Data ESRT. For homework tonight, please complete all the questions found on pages 186-189 in your ESRT Workbook (the skinny green book). We will go over the answers tomorrow.

Today in class, we completed, reviewed and submitted the ellipse lab. We then turned our attention to the details of the solar system. We will spend the next couple days looking at the characteristics of solar system objects, and how they move. Here is the data table to help you complete the solar system data lab in class.



For homework, please complete a (minimum) one paragraph biography of the object you were assigned in class. Include all information you think is relevant and interesting. You may use this NASA site for information and links.