Astronomy Unit

1. Presentation (90 Slides): This file contains the presentation in PDF format. To view the PDF file as a presentation, select "view" and then click "full screen mode." There is also a Microsoft PowerPoint version of this presentation. The PowerPoint version includes a link to the Google Slides version.

Topics Include:

*The Solar System (Sun, Planets, Moon)

*Seasons and Shadows

*Moon Phases and Tides

*Constellations (Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Orion)

*Navigational Tools (sextant, astrolabe, compass, telescope)

2. Guided Notes (9 student pages; 9 answer key pages): These fill-in-the-blank notes go along with the presentation.

**An additional 4 pages of notes has been included. The additional pages are optional and only contain information about the planets.

3. Study Guides:Students can fill out the study guide using their notes.

*Study Guide 1: The Solar System, Sun and Planets (1 student page; 1 answer key page)

*Study Guide 2: Shadows and Seasons (2 student pages; 2 answer key pages)

*Study Guide 3: Moon Phases and Tides (2 student pages; 2 answer key pages)

*Study Guide 4: Constellations and Navigational Tools (3 student pages; 2 answer key pages)

4.Quizzes: There will be four quizzes (in PDF format) included.

*Quiz 1: The Solar System, Sun and Planets (2 student pages; 2 answer key pages)

*Quiz 2: Shadows and Seasons (2 student pages; 2 answer key pages)

*Quiz 3: Moon Phases and Tides (2 student pages; 2 answer key pages)

*Quiz 4: Constellations and Navigational Tools (2 student pages; 2 answer key pages)

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**Aligned with the 2014 South Carolina State Standards**