New astronomy curriculum for ages 13 and up. This 36-week course covers the night sky, the solar system, stars, the Milky Way, the many galaxies in the observable universe, the origins of our universe, classical and modern physics, and the latest in theoretical cosmology. Students will gain an appreciation for both simple observation of the night sky and the physics of the universe and its contents. This is a modern science laboratory course developed by a professional astrophysicist and is comprised of both well-established and cutting-edge material, with a strong emphasis on hands-on activities. Students will learn much that is applicable to all of the natural sciences, including some of the history of science, some of the tools of science, and how science works. castaliahouse/downloads/category/homeschool/
Posted on: Thu, 15 May 2014 12:55:37 +0000