Daniel Davis

We are discussing the origins and measurements of modern astronomy:
Introducing Astronomy.ppt

We are finishing the Scientific Method and parts of an experiment.
What is Science.ppt

Homeroom materials were distributed to seniors.
A short quiz to determine preconceptions and misconceptions was administered.
The next topics will be lab safety, lab equipment, the SI system, and scientific notation.

Lab safety was introduced and books were distributed:
PSif0002.bmp

PS Syllabus Fall 2011.doc

The Astronomy syllabus can be found here:AY Syllabus Fall 2011.doc

We are codifying and wrapping up the material on the life cycles of stars. There will be a paper lab and a test, probably 2 or 3 May. This is the last test of the semester. We will briefly cover the concepts of galaxies and the origin of the universe before the Final Exam.

We are moving rapidly through the waves and light section of the GPS Standards. There may or may not be a test over this material on May 2 or 3. That will be determined tomorrow amongst the Physical Science teachers.
This is the last content section for the EOCT the second week of May.

We are wrapping up our investigation into our star, the Sun, and we will begin extrapolating our knowledge about our star to stars in general.

I distributed grade sheets and rearranged class rooms.
We began waves...
Waves.ppt