ASTRONOMY - UNIT ONE: OBSERVING THE HEAVENS

This four lesson unit is the first of six units in astronomical science that will give students the opportunity to learn about the universe in which they live. When they have completed UNIT ONE: OBSERVING THE HEAVENS they will have learned to map the skies using an astrolabe and azimuth charts, be able to explain how optical and radio telescopes work, demonstrate how astronomers measure the distance to celestial objects, and explain how the changing positions of constellations allowed ancient astronomers to develop humanity's first calendars ... and more. STUDENT WORKSHEETS, an EDUCATOR GUIDE, and a UNIT TEST for assessing student performance after completing this unit are included.