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Note: We can replace or supplement this lesson with a Star Party. The New Moon is June 25, that means anytime during this course is within a week of the New Moon and a good time for a star party. Students will decide by a simple vote or a consensus what we do. The options are:

1. No star party.

2. Star party and this lesson

3. Star party and skip this lesson.

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1. Demo: Crookes Radiometer

   1.  "Crookes Radiometer," Wikipedia

   2. "How a Crookes Radiometer Works," Applied Science, Youtube

   3. "How does a Crookes Radiometer Work?," BrainStuff, Youtube

2. Lesson: Intro to the Night Sky, Part I, Intro to the Night Sky, Part II

3. Activity: Planispheres

   1. Make a physical planisphere and learn how to use it

   2. Planetarium Apps Introduction

4. Lesson and Activity: Messier

   1. Lesson: Charles Messier and Messier Objects​

   2. Activity: Messier Bingo

5. Assessment: Alternative Assessment: Projects

6. Equity: Great Astronomers 

   1. Profile of an Astronomer

   2. Great Astronomers Presentation

7. Connection to core science​

8. Any Other Discussion

9. Field Project

   1. Share preliminary ideas, get feedback and encouragement.

 

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