Compass-Bell CenterAstronomy

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Major Outcomes: • Learn to navigate the night sky • Understand how astronomers uncover the mysteries of stars, supernovae, galaxies, and black holes • Investigate the possibility of life outside of Earth, the expansion of the universe, General Relativity, dark matter, and dark energy • Develop skills to understand and communi- cate about new astronomy research Projects, activities, etc: Create a star wheel to help view the night sky, stargaze with tele- scopes, develop a model showing the life cycle of stars, analyze curved space-time with a gravity table, use real data from space telescopes to look for exoplanets, complete personalized re- search project | Instructional Focus: Collaborative and hands-on

Prerequisites: Prerequisite/Selection Process: None

Grades: Grades 10, 11, 12

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