Durham's Performance Learning CenterAstronomy

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course provides laboratory experiences and several evening observation sessions. Students study Newtonian and Keplerian laws as they learn about the physics and chemistry of the universe as it evolved from the big bang and the creation of our solar system. The honors level is more rigorous with a greater emphasis on problem solving, outside reading, research, and application of concepts to real world problems.

Grades: 9-12

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