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This class is designed to provide a non-technical overview of basic astronomy topics.  The emphasis is on exploration and creativity.  The course includes nighttime sky viewing; computer simulations; telescope use; and a field trip to Lowell Observatory.    The math used is on a level with algebra I.

 The topics addressed are:  the size and scale of our solar system; galaxy; and universe; our Sun and our Moon;  the constellations in our sky; both ancient and modern astronomers; how stars burn fuel; the methods scientists use to study distant stars; the birth; life; and death of stars;  the planets within our own solar system. (Approximately 44.5 lab hours)

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• LINT
• Integrated science

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Online / Virtual