Huntington North Science Department
Astronomy
Advanced Science
GRADES 10, 11, 12
2 SEMESTERS • 2 CREDITS
Astronomy is for the student wanting to learn more about outer space and the physical laws that help us understand our place in the universe. While exploring each new view of space you will understand why astronomers expect to be astonished. Topics will include the stars, the constellations, the Solar System, comets and asteroids, astronomical phenomenon, the history of astronomy, and the origin of the universe. New research, such as searching for a black hole at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy, will be explored. You will learn how to identify constellations and stars through labs held in the planetarium. Basic algebraic, geometric principles, problem solving and good reading skills will help you understand the how and why of the universe.
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry or enrollment in Geometry.