Course title

None

Pre-requisite

N/A

Course description

This is a one year course designed as an introduction to astronomy. The first semester will emphasize the solar system; measuring the sky; and such topics as eclipses and the seasons. The second semester will focus on the constellations; stars; and other deep-sky objects such as double stars and nebulae. There is a lab component involving the use of a telescope during after-school hours. Some observation time at home will be required for home labs.

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Rio Rico

High school

Rio Rico High School

School / district Address

1374 W. Frontage Rd

School zip code

85648

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • LPHY
  • Physics

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No