Our solar system is immense, but it gets lost in the vastness of our Milky Way Galaxy. Look at our place in the galaxy and our galaxys place in the universe. Examine the different kinds of galaxies including galaxy collisions and the black holes in the center. This Course includes the following great BONUS LESSONS: What on Earth is Astronomy?Mini-Lesson: EclipsesMini-Lesson: Meteor ShowersMini-Lesson: AuroraThe Milky Way and Other Galaxies1. Objective2. Warm-up activities3. Perspective4. Definition and characteristics of a galaxy5. Description and location of the Milky Way6. Galaxy clusters, as well as the number of galaxies and stars in the universe7. The local group of galaxies8. Dwarf galaxies and Magellanic Clouds9. Hemispheres10. Seasons and Earths axis11. Types of galaxies: spiral, irregular, elliptical12. Logarithmic spirals and universal recurring patterns13. Types of galaxies: barred spiral and lenticular14. Causes of galactic shapes15. Black holes and supermassive black holes16. Observing galaxies in different lights, such as infrared17. Scientist Edwin Hubble18. Cepheid variable stars19. Dark matter and dark energy20. Star clusters21. Nebulae: emission, planetary and reflection22. Naming conventions23. Test questions24. Cross-curricular activitiesMy name is Tony Ceraso and I will be your instructor. I sometimes run the planetarium and have written curriculum for the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. I have also written curriculum for NASAs school visitation program and teach on the college level in NJ. My goal is for you to thoroughly enjoy this lesson. I love astronomy and I want nothing more out of our time together than for you to have a greater appreciation for the universe through the understanding of this material. Besides the lesson Im going to preview for you now, the course includes warm up activities, test questions, and cross-curricular activities for you to download as a supplement.
