Ecollier Academy – Astronomy Solar/Galactic Honors

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The purpose of this course is to develop and apply concepts basic to the earth, its materials, processes, history, and environment in space. Laboratory investigations of selected topics in the content which include the use of the scientific method, measurement, laboratory apparatus and safety are an integral part of the course. Use of satellite imagery, image processing techniques, and model development with behavior-over-time graphs are strongly recommended. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: • the universe and solar system, the development cycle of stars, the earth-moon system • space exploration, the sun as a representative star, historical astronomy astronomical instruments, astronomical coordinate systems This course will include additional requirements to provide for a more in-depth or enriched study of the course requirements than Astronomy/Solar Galactic.