research and describe the contributions of scientists to our changing understanding of astronomy, including Ptolemy, Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Kepler, Galileo, Newton, Einstein, and Hubble, and the contribution of women astronomers, including Maria Mitchell and Henrietta Swan Leavitt.[AST.4B] October 2014 Secondary Science - Astronomy describe and explain the historical origins of the perceived patterns of constellations and the role of constellations in ancient and ...
Plan for today • Motivation –Why is astronomy interesting? –A brief history of the Universe –Is astronomy relevant? • Goals for the class • Class logistics Why is astronomy interesting? • A question to think about What substance (molecule) are people mostly made of? A. Fat B. Water C. DNA D. Protein Answer: here People are mostly water! (98% of molecules) People ...
Historically Speaking... • Without astronomy we would not have timekeeping and calendars! • Without astronomy we would not be aware of the worlds, including a whole universe of planets and stars and galaxies, that exist beyond Earth. In our daily lives... • We would not be able to predict weather patterns. • We would not be able to monitor the changing environment in Earth &bull ...
Earth Science Earth science (also known as geoscience, the geosciences or the Earth sciences) is an all-embracing term for the sciences related to the planet Earth.[1] It also includes the study of the Universe and everything in space Why should we study the earth anyway? Don’t we live here ! There are 4 major branches of earth science, with many other smaller branches . The ...
WELCOME TO THE ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI! Overview 1. Brief Definition of Biostatistics 2. The Center for Biostatistics at ISMMS 3. Clinical Researchers’ Increasing Need for Biostatistics 4. Master of Science in Biostatistics – Clinical Applications • Program Overview • Program Eligibility • Curriculum • Admissions • Tuition What is Biostatistics? http://www.worldofstatistics.org/2013/02/11/biostatistics-unveiled/ What is Biostatistics? Biostatistics is a branch of ...
Our Solar System has: • A Sun • It’s the center of our solar system • It’s a ball of hot gases that produce light • Planets • Some bigger than others • Some, such as Earth, have moons • Some, such as Saturn, have rings, • ALL revolve around the sun • ALL reflect light • Moons • Reflect light • Revolve ...
Goals Plant Three Rows Of Peas: 1. Peace of Mind •Meet the Teacher 2. Peace of Heart •Science Curriculum 3. Peace of Soul •Pearson •Project Based Learning through “Love the Lord your God with all your STREAM heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and •Grading Policy with all your strength.” Mark 12:30 Meet the Teacher: ...
Used with permission of V.Morris, Phillips Preparatory School A. What is Astronomy? 1. Astronomy is the study of the universe. –This includes planets, stars, galaxies, black holes, moons, meteors, comets, asteroids and all of the matter that exists in space. 2. Astronomers are scientists who observe & study space. Used with permission of V.Morris, Phillips Preparatory School B. Modern Calendar 1 ...
General Topic: Business Applications and Models Topics Covered • [Discussion of Miniproject as Needed] • Ingredients for a successful eBusiness startup • Sample eCommerce business ideas • Ingredients for extensions of established business • Ingredients for an eBusiness Plan Some Ingredients for a Successful eBusiness Startup (1) Match Technology and Market • Great technology without a large market potential fails • Great market opportunity without ...
Some information about the EAS 100 Planet Earth course: Earth, ocean, atmosphere and astronomy 200 – 450 students/semester (I now limit to ~275) Almost all non-science majors No Laboratory component Highlights, fundamental concepts, material that is most interesting and relevant to students, attempt to minimize memorization and jargon Interdisciplinary connections Material available at: http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~braile/ Rationale (my colleagues ask, “Why do you ...
What is Earth Science? • Earth science is the study of Earth and the universe around it • Uses observations and experimentation to discover the causes of natural events Cultural Contributions • China: kept records of earthquakes (780 BC) • Ancient Greeks: cataloged rocks and minerals (200 BC) • Mayans: tracked celestial movements Branches of Earth Science • There are four major areas of study: ...
Earth Science investigates and tries to answer questions like: I. Why do we have seasons? II.How can we predict the weather? III.Why are stars grouped and move together in the night sky? IV.What forms a landscape? Earth Science covers many different disciplines (or branches of scientific study) such as: Geology - the study of our planet (it’s structure, crust, composition, etc ...
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