Course title

Astronomy

Pre-requisite

Recommended one unit of high school science

Course description

Course Description: In Astronomy; students conduct laboratory and field investigations; use scientific methods; and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study the following topics: astronomy in civilization; patterns and objects in the sky; our place in space; the moon; and reasons for the seasons; planets; the sun; stars; galaxies; cosmology; and space exploration. Students who successfully complete Astronomy will acquire knowledge within a conceptual framework; conduct observations of the sky; work collaboratively; and develop critical-thinking skills.

School country

United States

School state

Texas

School / district Address

100 Champions Place

School zip code

79912

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

04/13/2020

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• LPHY
• Physics

Approved date

04/14/2020

Online / Virtual

No