EARTH 101 (Astronomy Lecture MW 9:35 - 10:55 pm)

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1/25 Mon
1/27 Wed
  • If you wish to add, see me after class.  Might have room for you in Friday class (tell your friends).
  • Go over syllabus and class expectations.  Class website at www.fieldstudy.com. 
  • Read on-line version of syllabus in preparation for "Syllabus Quiz" to be given next week.
  • Class demo on accessing your Pipeline account.  Look at Textbook Companion Web Site.
  • Will lecture on Feynman Quote and Scientific Method (follow hyperlinks for more info).
  • Will lecture on size and scale of the universe and continue with a general overview of the class.
  • Read Ch 1 on size and scale.  Start reading Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, seasons, moon phases, and eclipses.
  • Lecture "kit cards" are due M of next week.  These are available at the bookstore (from the cashier on the top floor and not from downstairs where the texts are located).  Cost is about $5.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
     
  • EMAILED TO ALL STUDENTS VIA PIPELINE 1/25 1PM:
     
    Greetings ERTH-101 Astro Lecture Students:
     
    Today we held our first lecture of the semester.  We have a good group, and we are off to a great start.  Anyone not in class (when class starts) this Wednesday will be dropped to make room for the many students trying to add.  Even if you were in class on Monday, you must come to class Wed to hold on to your spot.
     
    My class website is www.fieldstudy.com.  Be sure to review the on-line version of the class syllabus in preparation of the syllabus quiz to be given either on Wed or at the latest next Tu.  Here is a direct link:
     
    Assignments are posted on my "Daily Announcements" page, also found on my website.  Here is a direct link:
     
    Please note that you are to read Ch 1 on size and scale, and start reading Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, seasons, moon phases, and eclipses.
2/1 Mon
  • There is currently no room for adds at this time.  Might have room for you in Friday class.  Check with Mr. Marschak who will be teaching the Friday class for the first half of the semester.
  • Syllabus Quiz to be given today.
  • Finish reading Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, seasons, moon phases, and eclipses.
  • Lecture "kit cards" are due today.  Bring on Wed if you don't have it today.  Points deducted after wed.  These are available at the bookstore (from the cashier on the top floor and not from downstairs where the texts are located).  Cost is about $5.
  • REQUIRED TUTOR VISIT:  Be sure to get the required tutor visit pink slip, and visit a tutor this week.  For credit, must visit tutor and turn slip in by next week.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
2/3 Wed
  • Finish reading Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, seasons, moon phases, and eclipses.
  • Clickers to be assigned next Mon (delay due to enrollment changes/adds/etc).  Be sure to consider distance, lighting, distractions, friends, etc.
  • Lecture "kit cards" are due today.  Bring next week for partial credit.  These are available at the bookstore (from the cashier on the top floor and not from downstairs where the texts are located).  Cost is about $5.
  • REQUIRED TUTOR VISIT:  Turn in required Tutor Visit forms next week.  Be sure to "sign in" for credit with the tutor.  To get credit you must both sign in and return the form.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
2/8 Mon
  • Finish reading Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, seasons, moon phases, and eclipses.
  • Clickers to be assigned today!  In selecting a seat, be sure to consider distance, lighting, distractions, friends, etc.
  • Lecture "kit cards" were due last week.  Bring this week for partial credit.  These are available at the bookstore (from the cashier on the top floor and not from downstairs where the texts are located).  Cost is about $5.
  • REQUIRED TUTOR VISIT:  Turn in required Tutor Visit forms Wed for full credit (partial credit after that).  Be sure to "sign in" for credit with the tutor.  To get credit you must both sign in and return the form.
  • GRADE SHEETS:  Will be emailed out to you this week to your Pipeline accounts.
  • GRIFFITH FIELD TRIP:  Sign up now for the big trip scheduled for March 10 (12:45 pm - 10 pm).
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
2/10 Wed
  • Clickers assigned last week.  Be sure to sit in same seat!  If you were not here, check seating chart up front for available seats.  If no seats available, sit at side of class (ask me for a chair).  As students drop, clickers will become available.  Ask for a temporary clicker to use for the day.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • Finish reading Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, seasons, moon phases, and eclipses.  Begin reading Ch 3 on the history of astronomy.
  • Moon demo today!  Don't miss out!
  • No class next Monday (holiday)!  Have fun!!!
  • First test scheduled for Mon 2/22 or Wed 2/24 (tentative dates).
  • Lecture "kit cards" were due last week.  Bring this week for partial credit. 
  • REQUIRED TUTOR VISIT:  Turn in required Tutor Visit forms today for full credit (partial credit after class today).  Be sure to "sign in" for credit with the tutor.  To get credit you must both sign in and return the form.
  • GRADE SHEETS:  Will be emailed out to your Pipeline accounts at the end of the week.
  • GRIFFITH FIELD TRIP:  Sign up now for the big trip scheduled for March 10 (12:45 pm - 10 pm).
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
  • To help you review material covered in class, Fred Marschak has prepared a set of lecture slide videos.  These short QuickTime videos can serve as a great study aid. You will need to have (or download) QuickTime to view the video files.  No need to purchase ANYTHING!!!
    Click here to download: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/troubleshooting/
    Higher Resolution
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    Ch. 1 - Click here
    Ch. 2A - Click here
    Ch. 2 B- Click here    		 Ch. 1 - Click here
    Ch. 2A - Click here
    Ch. 2 B- Click here

     

  • ERTH-101 LECTURE:
     
    Grades have been emailed to your Pipeline account.  If you did not receive your grades by email, please check your spam filters and spam filter settings.  If you still are unable to find your emailed grades, email me to let me know so I can resend them.
     
    Cumulative grades are not provided since it is too early in the semester for them to mean anything.  If you missed the syllabus quiz, you may answer the questions posted at the bottom of my syllabus (the "sneak preview") and turn in to me during class next to receive half credit.  Please do not email them to me.  Also, turn in your Kit cards and tutor slips for partial credit if you haven't already turned them in.
     
    Attendance is critically important for your success in this class.  Clicker points are given each day we meet.  You will get half the points even if your answer is wrong (but you must answer).  If you don't answer at all, you get no points.
     
    Our first test is tentatively scheduled for the week after next (Mon 2/22, or Wed 2/24).
     
    I will be giving some extra credit for students who go on the Griffith Trip on Wed 3/10.  Sign up soon to save your spot on the bus.  Signups are on a first come basis with the school cashier.  Here is more info on the trip:
     
    Enjoy the four day weekend.  See you all next Wed 2/17.
2/17 Wed
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Be sure to sit in same seat!  If you were not here, check seating chart up front for available seats.  If no seats available, sit at side of class (ask me for a chair).  As students drop, clickers will become available.  Ask for a temporary clicker to use for the day.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • Continue reading Ch 3 on the history of astronomy.  Here is a link to some historical characters (not all of which you need to be responsible for).
  • First test scheduled for Wed 2/24 (tentative date).
  • Turn in Lecture "kit cards" (due two weeks ago) for partial credit. 
  • REQUIRED TUTOR VISIT:  Turn in required Tutor Visit forms.  Due last week.  Partial credit if turned in this week.
  • GRADE SHEETS have been emailed to your Pipeline account.  Email to let me know if you did not receive one.  Check your spam filters first.
  • GRIFFITH FIELD TRIP:  Sign up now for the big trip scheduled for March 10 (12:45 pm - 10 pm).  Some extra credit will be awarded.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
2/22 Mon
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.  If no seats available, sit at side of class (ask me for a chair).  As students drop, clickers will become available.  Ask for a temporary clicker to use for the day.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • Continue reading Ch 3 on the history of astronomy.  Here is a link to some historical characters (not all of which you need to be responsible for).
  • First test scheduled for Wed 2/24.
  • Students who have not yet turned in a lecture kit card will be dropped this week.  Last chance is Wed. 
  • REQUIRED TUTOR VISIT:  Turn in required Tutor Visit forms for partial credit
  • GRADE SHEETS have been emailed to your Pipeline account.  Email to let me know if you did not receive one.  Check your spam filters first.
  • GRIFFITH FIELD TRIP:  Sign up now for the big trip scheduled for March 10 (12:45 pm - 10 pm).  Some extra credit will be awarded.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
  • EXTRA CREDIT TALK:
    Our SBCC Astronomy Club is co-sponsoring 'Changing the World through Science and Entrepreneurship' with Wayne Rosing, founder of the Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network (http://lcogt.net/). *Friday, Feb. 26, at 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM in the BC Forum.* Wayne's team invented JAVA at Sun Microsystems and he later was in charge of Google Engineering. Now he wants to connect telescopes for anyone's use in the world - an exciting concept!! * There are limited tickets available. Get one from me after class (if you get a ticket and don't show - you lose points).
  • SBCC Astronomy Club Meeting:
    Our first meeting (of two) for the semester will be Saturday, Feb. 27 at Noon in EBS 102. Our first get together for the semester will be to renew officers and plan the remainder of the semester. ALL welcome.
  • To help you review material covered in class, Fred Marschak has prepared a set of lecture slide videos.  These short QuickTime videos can serve as a great study aid. You will need to have (or download) Quicktime to view the video files.  No need to purchase ANYTHING!!!
    Click here to download: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/troubleshooting/
    Higher Resolution
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    Lower resolution
    (Modem / Wireles    s)

    Ch. 3 A- Click here
    Last part of Ch. 3    		 Ch. 3 A- Click here
    Last part of Ch. 3

 
2/24 Wed
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • Test 1 to be given today.  50 questions.  Use long form scantron (long skinny ones).
  • Anyone missing the test must make it up with our department secretary this week.  Follow the instructions given on the class syllabus.  Here is a direct link:
    http://www.fieldstudy.com/Classes/Earth101Lect/MakeUpExams.htm
  • Students who have not yet turned in a lecture kit card will be dropped this week.  Last chance today. 
  • REQUIRED TUTOR VISIT:  Turn in required Tutor Visit forms for partial credit
  • GRIFFITH FIELD TRIP:  Sign up now for the trip scheduled for March 10 (12:45 pm - 10 pm).  Some extra credit will be awarded.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
  • EXTRA CREDIT TALK:
    Our SBCC Astronomy Club is co-sponsoring 'Changing the World through Science and Entrepreneurship' with Wayne Rosing, founder of the Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network (http://lcogt.net/). *Friday, Feb. 26, at 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM in the BC Forum.* Wayne's team invented JAVA at Sun Microsystems and he later was in charge of Google Engineering. Now he wants to connect telescopes for anyone's use in the world - an exciting concept!! * There are limited tickets available. Get one from me after class (if you get a ticket and don't show - you lose points).
  • SBCC Astronomy Club Meeting:
    Our first meeting (of two) for the semester will be Saturday, Feb. 27 at Noon in EBS 102. Our first get together for the semester will be to renew officers and plan the remainder of the semester. ALL welcome.
3/1 Mon
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • We will lecture on section 4.1!  The rest of Ch 4 is helpful, but we will not lecture on it directly other than how it pertains to section 4.1.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • Extra Credit "Most Missed Test Problems" quiz to be given at start of class.  This quiz can raise your test score by half a letter grade extra credit).
  • Test scores have been emailed to your account (not including the extra credit most missed quiz).  The test was curved so that you could miss two problems and still get 100%.  The high score was 102%.
  • KIT CARD: Students who have not yet turned in a lecture kit card will be dropped this week. 
  • REQUIRED TUTOR VISIT: Turn in required Tutor Visit forms for partial credit.
  • EXTRA CREDIT TALK:
    If you attended the Wayne Rosing talk, you need to post a short one page summary of the talk (with your thoughts and impressions) on the Extra Credit Moodle site.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
3/3 Wed
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • We will finish lecturing on section 4.1!  The rest of Ch 4 is helpful, but we will not lecture on it directly other than how it pertains to section 4.1.
  • We will begin lecturing on Ch 12 on the formation of the solar system (note that we are skipping around a bit). 
  • We will also discuss comet formation.  Mr. Marschak will come in to make a "kitchen comet"!  Don't miss out!!!
  • Our next test is scheduled for Wed 3/10 and will include material from the last test along with Ch 4 on the properties of light, and Ch 12 on solar system formation, comets, asteroids, and meteors.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
  • To help you review material covered in class, Fred Marschak has prepared a set of lecture slide videos.  These short QuickTime videos can serve as a great study aid. You will need to have (or download) Quicktime to view the video files.  No need to purchase ANYTHING!!!
    Click here to download: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/troubleshooting/
    Higher Resolution
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    Chapter 4 Chapter 4
3/8 Mon
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • We will continue lecturing on Ch 12 on the formation of the solar system, comets, asteroids, and meteors (note that we are skipping around a bit).
  • Our next test is scheduled for Wed 3/10 and will include material from the last test along with Ch 4 on the properties of light, and Ch 12 on solar system formation, comets, asteroids, and meteors.
  • GRIFFITH FIELD TRIP:  Trip is full.  Trip is this Wed March 10 (meet at 12:30 pm - back at 10 pm).  Some extra credit will be awarded.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
  • To help you review material covered in class, Fred Marschak has prepared a set of lecture slide videos.  These short QuickTime videos can serve as a great study aid. You will need to have (or download) Quicktime to view the video files.  No need to purchase ANYTHING!!!
    Click here to download: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/troubleshooting/
    Higher Resolution
    (DSL / Cable)

    Lower resolution
    (Modem / Wireles    s)

    Ch. 12A - Click Here
    Ch. 12B - Click Here
    Ch. 12C - Click Here
    Ch. 12D - Click Here     		Ch. 12A - Click Here
    Ch. 12B - Click Here
    Ch. 12C - Click Here
    Ch. 12D - Click Here
3/10 Wed
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • We will finish material from Ch 12 steroids and meteors as a way to review for the test today.
  • Test today will include material from the last test along with Ch 4 on the properties of light, and Ch 12 on solar system formation, comets, asteroids, and meteors.
  • GRIFFITH FIELD TRIP:  Trip is full.  Trip is today (meet at 12:30 pm - back at 10 pm).
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
3/15 Mon
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • Extra Credit "Most Missed" test problems quiz to be given at the start of class.  These can raise your test score by half a letter grade.
  • Test scores to be emailed to you later today.
  • We will begin Ch 13 on the Terrestrial Planets.  Our next test will be on the terrestrial planets tentatively scheduled for either Mon 3/22 or Wed 3/24.  I will let you know later this week.
  • We are mid-semester.  It's important that you don't fall behind.  Grading is based on consistent performance.  No single test will "make" or "break" your grade.
  • STAR PARTY EXTRA CREDIT THIS SAT 3/20 (7-9:30 PM):
    Saturday March 20 is our Extra Credit SBCC STAR PARTY (anytime 7 - 9:30 pm)!  This is the only date currently scheduled, so try to make it if you can (weather permitting).  In addition to the extra credit, it's a great opportunity to look through telescopes at some of the many interesting things you are learning about in lecture! 
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
3/17 Wed
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • Updated grades have been emailed to your Pipeline account.  Three problems were "freebees".  The test was curved so that you could miss three problems and still get 100%.  The high score on the test was 102% (not counting the 5% extra credit quiz).  Including the quiz, the effective high score on the test was 107%.  The cumulative high score in the class is currently 100%.  Some of you are doing very well.  Others need to study more for the next test and do extra credit to make up for lost points.
  • Students who scored less than 70% on either of the last two tests are required to visit a tutor before our next test.  Pick up a Test Review Tutor Visit form from me in class, or download the form here:
    Test Review Tutor Visit Form
  • We will continue with Ch 13 on the Terrestrial Planets.  Our next test will be on the terrestrial planets scheduled for Wed 3/24.
  • We are mid-semester.  It's important that you don't fall behind.  Grading is based on consistent performance.  No single test will "make" or "break" your grade.
  • STAR PARTY EXTRA CREDIT THIS SAT 3/20 (7-9:30 PM):
    Saturday March 20 is our Extra Credit SBCC STAR PARTY (anytime 7 - 9:30 pm)!  This is the only date currently scheduled, so try to make it if you can (weather permitting).  In addition to the extra credit, it's a great opportunity to look through telescopes at some of the many interesting things you are learning about in lecture! 
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
3/22 Mon
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • Students who scored less than 70% on either of the last two tests are required to visit a tutor before our next test.  Pick up a Test Review Tutor Visit form from me in class, or download the form here:
    Test Review Tutor Visit Form
  • We will continue with Ch 13 on the Terrestrial Planets.  Our next test will be on the terrestrial planets scheduled for Wed 3/24.
  • We are mid-semester.  It's important that you don't fall behind.  Grading is based on consistent performance.  No single test will "make" or "break" your grade.
  • STAR PARTY EXTRA CREDIT LAST SAT 3/20 (7-9:30 PM):
    Post your extra credit questions on Moodle (I will add this to Moodle later today).
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
  • To help you review material covered in class, Fred Marschak has prepared a set of lecture slide videos.  These short QuickTime videos can serve as a great study aid. You will need to have (or download) Quicktime to view the video files.  No need to purchase ANYTHING!!!
    Click here to download: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/troubleshooting/
    Higher Resolution
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    Lower resolution
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    Ch. 13A - Click here
    Ch. 13B - Click here     		Ch. 13A - Click here
    Ch. 13B - Click here
3/24 Wed
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • Students who scored less than 70% on either of the last two tests are required to visit a tutor before our next test.  Pick up a Test Review Tutor Visit form from me in class, or download the form here:
    Test Review Tutor Visit Form
  • Test TODAY on Terrestrial Planets.  We will review some items from Ch 13 on the Terrestrial Planets before the test. 
  • We are mid-semester.  It's important that you don't fall behind.  Grading is based on consistent performance.  No single test will "make" or "break" your grade.
  • STAR PARTY EXTRA CREDIT LAST SAT 3/20 (7-9:30 PM):
    Post your extra credit questions on Moodle (I will add this to Moodle later today).
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
  • HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK
    No class next week.  Take the week off in all your classes on me....
  • FOR THOSE WHO MISSED THE TEST:
    If you did not make the test up in the allotted time as per the "Test Make-Up Instructions" posted on my website, then contact me immediately (before school starts up again).
4/5 Mon
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • Quiz today on the "Most Missed Test Problems".  This can boost your test score half a letter grade.  Don't miss out!
  • We will lecture on Ch 14 on the Jovian planets, Pluto, and Kuiper belt objects.
  • Our next test on the Jovian planets is scheduled for next week Monday Apr 12.
  • Students who scored less than 70% on any test taken so far, are required to visit a tutor before our next test (you only need go once even if you have scored less than 70% on multiple tests).  Pick up a Test Review Tutor Visit form from me in class, or download the form here:
    Test Review Tutor Visit Form
  • We are mid-semester.  It's important that you don't fall behind.  Grading is based on consistent performance.  No single test will "make" or "break" your grade.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
4/7 Wed
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • We will continue lecturing on Ch 14 on the Jovian planets, Pluto, and Kuiper belt objects.
  • Our next test on the Jovian planets is scheduled for next Monday Apr 12 and will include material from both Ch 13 and Ch 14 (all planets in the solar system).
  • For a summary sheet of all the planets, you may also find this helpful: http://www.fieldstudy.com/Classes/Earth101Lect/PlanetSummary.doc
  • Students who scored less than 70% on any test taken so far, are required to visit a tutor before our next test (you only need go once even if you have scored less than 70% on multiple tests).  Pick up a Test Review Tutor Visit form from me in class, or download the form here:
     Test Review Tutor Visit Form
  • We are mid-semester.  It's important that you don't fall behind.  Grading is based on consistent performance.  No single test will "make" or "break" your grade.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
  • To help you review material covered in class, Fred Marschak has prepared a set of lecture slide videos.  These short QuickTime videos can serve as a great study aid. You will need to have (or download) Quicktime to view the video files.  No need to purchase ANYTHING!!!
    Click here to download: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/troubleshooting/
    Higher Resolution
    (DSL / Cable)

    Lower resolution
    (Modem / Wireles    s)

    Ch. 14A - Click here
    Ch. 14B - Click here
    Ch. 14C - Click here     		Ch. 14A - Click here
    Ch 14B - Click here
    Ch 14C - Click here


     

  • EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:
    You will receive credit equal to a "Star Party" or "Planetarium Show".  Don't miss out!!!

    Fred Marschak is running a trip to the IMAX theater in LA to view two spectacular films on their 7 story tall IMAX screen.  The cost is $35 (with a $10 cash rebate for astro club members).  The trip is from 10 am to 6 pm next Sunday 4/11.  The films are "The Ultimate Wave: Tahiti 3D", and "Hubble 3D".  Here is a link with more info on the films:
    http://www.bing.com/movies/search?q=IMAX%20-%20California%20Science%20Center%20los%20angeles&FORM=DTPSHA

    For more info on the trip, see the instructions sent out by Mr. Marschak:

    LAST CHANCE:  IMAX TRIP plus $10 rebate*

    Go to the SBCC cashier and pay your $35 ASAP.  *Club members, as of Sat. 4/3,  who are paying full price, will get a $10 cash rebate at IMAX.  You may sign up non-club members but they will not get a rebate.  We will open the trip to all the classes on Monday, 4/5.  LAST CHANCE.

    Timetable for IMAX trip
    * Be at SBCC by 9:50 AM on Sunday, 4/11
    * OK to park on campus near the Bookstore/EBS Building
    * Bus will have restroom
    * Lunch - OK to take your own but CA Science center has 3 areas,  A McDonalds, a Taco Bell, and the Rose Garden Café for hot entrees and salads.
    * 2 movies in IMAX 3-D.  This is not the dinky IMAX like you may be used to.  This is the true IMAX - a 7 story IMAX screen!!!!!

    Return to SBCC about 6 PM.

    Waiver that must have signed by everyone before you get on the bus can be found here:

    http://astroprof.com/special/waiverimax.html

    Fred
4/12 Mon
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • Test today on the Jovian planets will include material from both Ch 13 and Ch 14 (all planets in the solar system).
  • Hopefully, you looked at the summary sheet I posted last week: http://www.fieldstudy.com/Classes/Earth101Lect/PlanetSummary.doc
  • Will review a bit and lecture on the Sun and the properties of light (Ch 5).  Notice that we have jumped back to earlier in the book.  We will continue with Ch 5-11 through the end of the semester.
  • Students who scored less than 70% on any test taken so far, are required to visit a tutor before our next test (you only need go once even if you have scored less than 70% on multiple tests).  Pick up a Test Review Tutor Visit form from me in class, or download the form here:
     Test Review Tutor Visit Form
  • We are mid-semester.  It's important that you don't fall behind.  Grading is based on consistent performance.  No single test will "make" or "break" your grade.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
4/14 Wed
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • Mr. Marschak will be conducting class this Wed 4/14.  Clickers quiz questions will be given as usual at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class. We will be covering some important material - so don't miss out!  Attendance is crucial to your success in this course.
  • Students who scored less than 70% on any test taken so far, are required to visit a tutor before our next test (you only need go once even if you have scored less than 70% on multiple tests).  Pick up a Test Review Tutor Visit form from me in class, or download the form here:
     Test Review Tutor Visit Form
  • We are mid-semester.  It's important that you don't fall behind.  Grading is based on consistent performance.  No single test will "make" or "break" your grade.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
     
  • Updated grades have been emailed to your Pipeline account.  Test 4 was curved to help you.  Three questions were "freebees".  That means you could have missed three and still gotten 100%.  The high score was 100%.  The highest cumulative score in the class is also 100%.  Great job!!!  Remember that when we take the "Most Missed" test problem quiz, your score can be boosted another 5%.

    Please note that extra credit is factored in at the end of the semester.  This means that your cumulative score can be boosted another 5%, and that the high cumulative score is actually 105%.  Remember that all extra credit must be completed and turned in by the end of this month.  Both star parties will then be entered into Moodle.
4/19 Mon
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • We will lecture on Ch 6 on properties of stars.  Our next test will be next week. 
  • Extra Credit only accepted through end of month!  Last day to submit extra credit is last day of class Wed 4/28. 
  • Students who scored less than 70% on any test taken so far, are required to visit a tutor before our next test (you only need go once even if you have scored less than 70% on multiple tests).  Pick up a Test Review Tutor Visit form from me in class, or download the form here:
     Test Review Tutor Visit Form
  • We are mid-semester.  It's important that you don't fall behind.  Grading is based on consistent performance.  No single test will "make" or "break" your grade.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
     
  • ANOTHER EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:

    For those who missed the first star party, there will be a second Star Party Friday, April 23,  between 8:30-10
    PM at the Museum.

    * You can come anytime between 8:30-10 PM (try not to all show up at 8:30 or you will be in line for a long time).

    * This is weather dependent ( a good weather only event)

    * Only SBCC students

    * The Star Party is FREE

    * You only get credit for one Star Party, but feel free to come a second time for the fun of it (and because you absolutely LOVE astronomy).

    * Plan on spending about 30 min. at the Star Party (You do NOT have
    to stay the entire time!!)
     
    Directions to the Observatory can be found here:
    http://www.fieldstudy.com/Classes/Earth102Lab/PlanetariumDirections.htm
4/21 Wed
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • We will continue lecturing on Ch 6 on properties of stars.  Our next test will be next Wed. 
  • Extra Credit only accepted through end of month!  Last day to submit extra credit is last day of class Wed 4/28.  Be sure to submit your write-ups on Moodle.
  • Star Party this Friday.  See info given last class.
  • Grades have been sent to your Pipeline Account.  Check for accuracy.
  • Students who scored less than 70% on any test taken so far, are required to visit a tutor before our next test (you only need go once even if you have scored less than 70% on multiple tests).  Pick up a Test Review Tutor Visit form from me in class, or download the form here:
     Test Review Tutor Visit Form
  • It's important that you don't fall behind.  Grading is based on consistent performance.  No single test will "make" or "break" your grade.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
     
4/26 Mon
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • We will continue lecturing on Ch 6 on properties of stars, and perhaps start with Ch 7 on star formation.  Our next test will be this Wed 4/28 and will  focus on Ch 5-6. 
  • Extra Credit only accepted through end of month!  Last day to submit extra credit is last day of class Wed 4/28.  Be sure to submit your write-ups on Moodle.
  • Star Party last Friday.  Be sure to post your Moodle responses before next Wed so I can assign credit.
  • Moodle submissions are not graded until after next week (so will say zero until the end of the semester).  Please note that if you did not sign in with your student ID for LRC videos, I am unable to give credit.  Also, you must watch the entire video to receive credit.
  • Students who scored less than 70% on any test taken so far, are required to visit a tutor before our next test (you only need go once even if you have scored less than 70% on multiple tests).  Pick up a Test Review Tutor Visit form from me in class, or download the form here:
     Test Review Tutor Visit Form
  • You only have until next week to submit the tutor visit extra credit.  Although students who have scored less than 70% on a test are "required" to go, all other students are "encouraged" to do this extra credit assignment (and you will receive some extra credit as well).
  • It's important that you don't fall behind.  Grading is based on consistent performance.  No single test will "make" or "break" your grade.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
  • To help you review material covered in class, Fred Marschak has prepared a set of lecture slide videos.  These short QuickTime videos can serve as a great study aid. You will need to have (or download) Quicktime to view the video files.  No need to purchase ANYTHING!!!
    Click here to download: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/troubleshooting/
    Higher Resolution
    (DSL / Cable)

    Lower resolution
    (Modem / Wireles    s)

    Ch. 5 - Click here
    Ch. 6 - Click here     		Ch. 5 - Click here
    Ch. 6 - Click here
4/28 Wed
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • We will finish up Ch 7 on star formation, and introduce material from Ch 8. 
  • Test today will  focus on Ch 5-6. 
  • Extra Credit only accepted through end of month!  Last day to submit extra credit was supposed to be today (last day of class for the month), but I have extended this until Friday 4/30.  Be sure to submit your write-ups on Moodle.
  • Moodle submissions are not graded until after next week (so will say zero until the end of the semester).  Please note that if you did not sign in with your student ID for LRC videos, I am unable to give credit.  Also, you must watch the entire video to receive credit.
  • It's important that you don't fall behind.  Grading is based on consistent performance.  No single test will "make" or "break" your grade.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
5/3 Mon
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • "Most Missed" extra credit quiz to be given today.
  • Will start Ch 8.  This material will be presented differently than how the book does.  It's important that you don't miss out on our class presentations (and you may want to watch the posted videos after to review).  We will work on this as the "Supernova Puzzle". 
  • Moodle submissions are not graded until next week (so will say zero until the end of the semester).  Please note that if you did not sign in with your student ID for LRC videos, I am unable to give credit.  Also, you must watch the entire video to receive credit.
  • It's important that you don't fall behind.  Grading is based on consistent performance.  No single test will "make" or "break" your grade.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
5/5 Wed
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • Will continue with Ch 8.  This material will be presented differently than how the book does.  It's important that you don't miss out on our class presentations (and you may want to watch the posted videos after to review).  We will work on this as the "Supernova Puzzle". 
  • Moodle submissions are not graded until next week (so will say zero until the end of the semester).  Please note that if you did not sign in with your student ID for LRC videos, I am unable to give credit.  Also, you must watch the entire video to receive credit.
  • It's important that you don't fall behind.  Grading is based on consistent performance.  No single test will "make" or "break" your grade.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
  • To help you review material covered in class, Fred Marschak has prepared a set of lecture slide videos.  These short QuickTime videos can serve as a great study aid. You will need to have (or download) Quicktime to view the video files.  No need to purchase ANYTHING!!!
    Click here to download: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/troubleshooting/
    Higher Resolution
    (DSL / Cable)

    Lower resolution
    (Modem / Wireles    s)

    Ch. 7 - Click here
    Ch. 8a1 - Click here
    Ch. 8a2 - Click here     		Ch. 7 - Click here
    Ch. 8a1 - Click here
    Ch. 8a2 - Click here
5/10 Mon
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • Will finish with Ch 8, then will skip to Ch 11 to discuss relativity and cosmology.
  • Moodle submissions are not graded until next week (so will say zero until the end of the semester).  Please note that if you did not sign in with your student ID for LRC videos, I am unable to give credit.  Also, you must watch the entire video to receive credit.
  • It's important that you don't fall behind.  Grading is based on consistent performance.  No single test will "make" or "break" your grade.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
  • Final will be on Mon May 17, 8-10 am.  Final will consist of two parts.  Bring a long form scantron (same as all other tests).  The final will include two parts.  One part will be 50 questions focusing on material since the last test - Supernova Puzzle, relativity, cosmology, etc.  The other part will be a 50 question a cumulative review of everything in the class for the entire semester.
5/12 Wed
  • Clickers have been assigned.  Check seating chart up front to be sure you are in correct seat.
  • Clicker quiz questions to be given at the start of class, during class, and at the end of class.
  • Last day of class.  Will finish relativity and cover cosmology (Ch 11)
  • Moodle submissions are not graded until next week (so will say zero until the end of the semester).  Please note that if you did not sign in with your student ID for LRC videos, I am unable to give credit.  Also, you must watch the entire video to receive credit.
  • Final will be on Mon May 17, 8-10 am.  Final will consist of two parts.  Bring a long form scantron (same as all other tests).  The final will include two parts.  One part will be 50 questions focusing on material since the last test - Supernova Puzzle, relativity, cosmology, etc.  The other part will be a 50 question a cumulative review of everything in the class for the entire semester.
  • Cool article on a newly discovered star:
    http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/93659?fp=1
  • To help you review material covered in class, Fred Marschak has prepared a set of lecture slide videos.  These short QuickTime videos can serve as a great study aid. You will need to have (or download) Quicktime to view the video files.  No need to purchase ANYTHING!!!
    Click here to download: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/troubleshooting/
    Higher Resolution
    (DSL / Cable)

    Lower resolution
    (Modem / Wireles    s)

    Ch. 8b - Click here
    Ch. 11 - Click here     		Ch. 8b - Click here
    Ch. 11 - Click here
5/17 Mon
  • As a review, we will take two 8 question SLO quizzes (Student Learning Outcome quizzes).  Just study for the final, and you will be ready for these.  Will use the SLO quizzes as a way to review for the test.  Be sure to arrive on time to take the SLO quizzes.  Worth same points as clicker quizzes.
  • Final will be given today Mon May 17, 8-10 am.  Bring a long form scantron (same as all other tests).  The final will include two parts.  One part will be 50 questions focusing on material since the last test - Supernova Puzzle, relativity, cosmology, etc.  The other part will be a 50 question a cumulative review of everything in the class for the entire semester.
  • Moodle submissions are not graded until later this week (so will say zero until the end of the semester).  Please note that if you did not sign in with your student ID for LRC videos, I am unable to give credit.  Also, you must watch the entire video to receive credit.