Science Class: 4/9/14 and 4/10/14

Please complete the following steps in order.  Please remain silent and on-task during the entire class period.

1.  Ensure you get the paper "50 Years of NASA" from the front of the classroom.  DO NOT START THIS UNTIL YOU REACH STEP #5.

• NOTE: If you missed class on Tuesday, April 8th, get a paper copy of the "Astronomy Think-Tac-Toe" from the teacher.  Read the blog post to learn about the project.  

2. Read the following article relating to the total lunar eclipse that will occur during the early morning hours on Tuesday, April 15th.

• North America to Experience a Total Lunar Eclipse (Science Daily)

3. Watch (Headphones Required): What is a Planet?

4. Watch (Headphones Required): The Formation of Earth's Moon

5. Begin: 50 Years of NASA - Due - 5/8 (Headphones Required)

6. Pick from the following options once you have completed all the steps listed above.

• Astronomy: Think-Tac-Toe (ATTT) - Please us the astronomy website listed below as a starting point for your research. 
• Helpful ATTT Websites
• 1st Project Due - 4/25
• 2nd Project Due - 5/2
• 3rd Project Due - 5/9 (Optional Bonus)
• Read and React - Bonus Opportunity
• The Scale of the Universe - Explore the scale of the universe on this interactive website.  
• Gravity and Orbits - (Simulation)
• The Seasons - (Simulation) 
• Phases of the Moon (Simulation)
• Tides (Simulation)
• Username: sdcmsa
• Password: sdcmsa

• Various Other Astronomy Simulations and Animations