Unit 2 Study Guide

Unit 2:  Astronomy Study Guide

After completing Unit 2 you should be able to:

• ·            Define meteor, meteoroid, and meteorite
• ·            Define light year
• ·            Distinguish far side, near side, and dark side of the moon
• ·            Distinguish between the heliocentric model of the universe and the geocentric model of the universe.
• ·            Summarize the dependencies of ancient society on astronomy
• ·            Outline the history of astronomy
• ·            Understand the difference between astrology and astronomy
• ·            Identify the contribution of the Greek philosophers to the scientific method
• ·            Identify and name the basic named coordinate features
• ·            Identify and name the celestial equator and celestial poles
• ·            Demonstrate understanding that the height of the sun in sky changes the effective energy     incident on the surface of a local region earth
• ·            Correctly give the primary causes for the meteorological seasonal variation or correctly identify common but incorrect justifications
• ·            Identify the three basic types of asteroids
• ·            Identify the three types of meteorites
• ·            Describe the general location of asteroids
• ·            Identify the composition of the Sun
• ·            Describe the Sun’s source of energy
•        Argue the case for and again sending human to space instead of robots ( e.g. Mars)
•        Argue for and again increasing Space Science funding

Terms:

Celestial sphere

Right ascension

Declination

Vernal equinox

Autumnal equinox

Winter solstice

Summer solstice

Celestial equator

North celestial pole

South celestial pole

Asteroids

Meteoroids

Meteor

Meteorites

Comet

Geocentric model

Heliocentric model

Retrograde motion

Rotation

Revolution

Chromosphere

Corona

Nuclear Fusion

Photosphere

Writing Assignment Rubric

	4	8	12	16	20
Spelling and Grammar	Paper contains numerous grammatical punctuation, and spelling errors		Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors		Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct
Writing Capturing Main Ideas	Main ideas are unclear	Main ideas unclear and/or not well developed.  Paragraphs are not related to information from “source”	Main ideas somewhat unclear and/or poorly developed.  Paragraphs are somewhat related to information from “source”	Main idea clear and develop.  Paragraph are related to information from “source”	Main idea very clear and well developed.  Paragraphs are clearly related to information from “source”
Reflection/Question	No reflection or question ask		Reflection (question) unrelated to article discussed or unclear.		Reflection (question) relates to article and/ or class discussion.
Sources	No source cited.		Sources cited but not in MLA format.		Sources cited in correct MLA format.
Conclusion	No conclusion	Conclusion vague and hard to understand based on supporting details	Conclusion not fully supported by evidence presented in paper	Good conclusion supported by evidence presented in paper	Sound conclusion based on the supporting evidence presented in the paper
On Time					Not submitted on time (-20)
Total Points						100