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Astronomy Basics
Course Number: XDCHFA2440

Course Overview
Format	Delivery What's This?
Structure	Complete What's This?
Institution	Virtual High School (SB)
Subject	Sciences Electives
Education Level	High School
Credit Equivalent	1/2
Schedule	Fall Term
Start Date	09/01/2010
End Date	12/14/2010
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Registration Due Date	08/27/2010
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Course Description
This course is an introduction to astronomy. Student will learn how to observe the sky we see and how it appears to change over time. Then they will learn more about the planets of our solar system and the structure and life of stars. Lastly students will study the Milky Way galaxy as well as those beyond and end by looking to the future.

Student will be evaluated on weekly contributions to discussions, reading assignments, regular observation assignments in their Sky Watch journal and other activities and assignments. Activities will involve virtual labs, web inquiries, and using planetarium software. There will be a mid-term and final project.

Delivery Method

Email
Internet
Streaming Audio
Streaming Video
Telephone

Format
Delivery : This is a virtual course delivered entirely by an established education organization, including a virtual instructor, to students and educators.

Structure
Complete : This is the complete version of the virtual course.

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