5th- Spring Showcase! March 2nd 5-7pm- (FOR 2-3 STUDENTS ONLY!)

Help prepare a showcase of what you have learned in Astronomy and show off various projects you and your peers have created! Then be present at the Spring Open House from 5-7pm on March 2nd to show parents and future astronomy students the far out work you have done!

Space is limited! Astronomy will be represented by only 2-3 students!

See Ms. B or comment below if you are interested in being considered!

3rd- Bryson Reflection "The Mighty Atom"

Bill Bryson Reading Reflection- “The Mighty Atom"

On a Google Document, write a reflection of NO LESS than 500 words discussing the assigned reading from A Short History of Nearly Everything. It should first provide your initial opinion, thoughts, and/or reaction to the text. 

In addition, find a minimum of 2 scientific resources to expand on what you have read. Cite your sources in APA or MLA format at the end of your reflection. 

You will be graded on the depth of your reflection, grammar and spelling, thoughtfulness, and knowledge of the text and additional research.

To receive credit, submit your reflection to the Blackboard Bryson Reflections Journal by the due date.

3rd- SEE COWSPIRACY!

Join ESS and APES Classes and CHETA for the special screening of this very important environmental documentary! 

Tickets are $11 and can be purchased through tinyurl.com/chscowspiracy! 

This is a public event! All are welcome! Bring your friends and family!

To earn flex credit for this assignment, purchase your ticket and sign-up here!

2nd- Global Astronomy-Collecting Data

Choose any telescope, on Earth or launched into space, to research. Post a thorough description of the telescope and what makes it unique in collecting information for global astronomers. Include a link to a pic of the telescope with your post. Make sure you add your name to the post (not just your student ID). :)

Helpful hint: Type up your response in a Google doc, then copy and paste your post in the comment box in case it gets lost in cyber-space!

2nd- Planetarium!

Join all of Ms. B's learners at the Planetarium at UT Arlington on Saturday, November 8th at 3:30pm to see the Texas night sky (as it should be seen) and the show, We Are Astronomers! 

Cost to get in will be $3-10. The price goes down as people sign-up, so bring your friends and family!

Sign-up by Friday, November 7th to receive credit for attending. 

2nd- Cowspiracy- Brought to you by APES and ESS!

Join ESS and APES Classes and CHETA for the special screening of this very important environmental documentary! 

Tickets are $11 and can be purchased through tinyurl.com/chscowspiracy! 

This is a public event! All are welcome! Bring your friends and family!

To earn flex credit for this assignment, purchase your ticket and sign-up here!

2nd- the lunar eclipse

Overnight on Tuesday (early Wednesday morning), look for the Moon to undergo a full lunar eclipse between 4:18am and 6:22am!

To receive credit for observing the "blood moon," log on to Twitter for a minimum of 30 minutes, chatting with classmates from #loveastro, #enviscilove, and #esslove, using the hashtag #bloodmoonlove! In at least one post, attach a pic of yourself with the Moon!

Happy Moon watching!
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