PLEASE NOTE: Schoolnotes provides a general overview for all classes. Assignments are subject to change daily and may vary class to class. Please check your planbook for specific assignments and changes given in class.

Friday 2/3/12: Welcome to Earth Science Novas! Course introduction. Astronomy Books issued. Homework: Cover your books

Monday 2/6/12: Introduction to scale of the solar system and scale activities Homework: Read pages 15-21 as needed and complete worksheet.

Tuesday 2/7/12: Review of Earth, Sun, Moon relationships from reading: rotation, revolution, calendar, leap year and seasons. Introduction to the phases of the moon if time allows.

Wednesday 2/8/12: Phases continue. Phases photo ordering begins. Homework: Work on phases photos if needed. Read Pages 25-27 and complete the phases worksheet.

Thursday 2/9/12: Study notes given for first quiz. Check photos. Phases Modeling Activity. Homework: Work on phase photos if needed. Finish phases modeling activity as needed. Begin to study for quiz

Friday 2/10/12:. Synchronous rotation activities. Oreo phases activity. Homework: Study for quiz

Monday 2/13/12: Phases of the moon quiz. Introduction to eclipses. Homework: None

Tuesday 2/14/12: Introduction to eclipses continues. Begin eclipse models. Homework: Review 27-29. Complete Eclipse worksheet

Wednesday 2/15/12: Complete eclipse models and questions as needed. Eclipse study notes passed out. Build eclipse makers and do solar observation if weather allows Homework: Begin to study for quiz.

Thursday 2/16/12: Lunar survival activity. Homework: Study for quiz

Friday 2/17/12: Eclipse Quiz Homework: None