8/27 Tu
9/3 tu

• ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (Tuesday Night 6:00 - 9:05 pm)
• This Astronomy class section has room to add.  Bring your friends. See me after class for an add code. Email me for an add code, or just come to class.
• Students enrolled in this section, but who do not attend, will be dropped to make room for others trying to add.  To keep your spot in this class, you must attend every day (for the full class period).  It is not fair to students trying to add if students who miss class are taking up spots.
• ERTH-106 Black Holes Class:  There is still room to add (bring your friends)
  
  This class explores the big questions in astronomy, cosmology, Einstein's theories of relativity, quantum mechanics, string theory, particle physics and astrobiology.  No Math/Sci background required.  You can take this at the same time as regular Astronomy. Anyone can sign up - so bring your friends!  Class meets MW 8-9:20 am. Here is more info.

  http://www.fieldstudy.com/Classes/Earth106BlackHoles/Earth106BlackHoles.htm
• HOLIDAY NEXT WEEK ON MONDAY SEPT 2. NO CLASSES AT SBCC!
• SYLLABUS & CLASS WEBSITE:  Go over syllabus and class expectations.  Class website at www.fieldstudy.com. 
• SYLLABUS QUIZ:  Read on-line version of syllabus in preparation for "Syllabus Quiz" to be given in class the second week.
• LECTURE TOPICS:  Will lecture on Feynman Quote (video) and Scientific Method (follow hyperlinks for more info).
• LECTURE CARDS:  Lecture "kit cards" are due 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.
• ASSIGNED READING:  Read Ch 1 on science and the size and scale of the Universe.  Read Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, seasons, moon phases, eclipses, and ancient Greek astronomy.  Ch 2 is real important and we will focus on this for the next few weeks of class!
• FIRST TEST:  Our first test is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday 9/10 (but may be rescheduled for later). This is only a 50 question test.  Scantrons will be provided (you do not need to buy one or bring one).  Our first test will focus on material from Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, moon phases and eclipses, and Ch 3 on the history of astronomy including Kepler's laws and Newton's laws as well as his Universal Law of Gravitation.
• CRASH COURSE:  Watch the Crash Course videos posted on Canvas and take the associated quizzes.  You can take the quizzes three times and only your highest score will be recorded. 
• CRASH COURSE VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS:
  You do not need the book, or to subscribe to anything to do these.  You can access them for free on Canvas.  After logging into Pipeline, click on the Canvas tab at the very top.  Once in Canvas, click on Assignments at the left, then you will see a list of Crash Course assignments and due dates.  Watch the videos and answer the questions.
• NOTE ON DUE DATES:
  Crash Course due dates are fixed and can not be extended. Although you can watch the video, you can't get credit for the quiz after the due date. Once you are late, you have missed out on these points (sorry).
• HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work. 
• CLICKER QUIZZES:  Next week, your clickers will be registered to you.  Select a seat that will work for you for the remainder of the semester.  Consider distance from the front, lighting, distractions, friends, etc. Once registered, you will not be able to move around (if you want those clicker points).
• DEPARTMENT BBQ (FREE FOOD):  Ledbetter Beach, Fri 9/6, from 4-6 pm.
  Earth and Planetary Sciences annual picnic-grill-off-game fest (Fri 9/7) from 4-6 pm at Leadbetter Beach. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and more! And games! Bring your friends (doesn't matter if you are enrolled in our classes or not).  Everyone's invited!
• ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
• ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are usually on Wednesday's 12:30 (though still to be determined). Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
• ASTRONOMY CLUB MEETING / PIZZA PARTY FRI 9/13:  There will be an Astronomy Club meeting / pizza party (Fri 9/13 from 6-9 pm).  Only one "official" club meeting per semester.  Come join us to plan out the semester's activities, to get to know your fellow club-mates, and to share your interest in astronomy!  Food, prizes, signups for field trips!  Don't miss out!  Bring your friends.  Free food, drink, prizes, and fun!
• FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study and get caught up if they miss a class.  Many of the same "in-class" slides, animations, and discussion topics can be found in these video clips.  Although not required, these are yet another great study resource.

• ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (Tuesday Night 6:00 - 9:05 pm)
• Students enrolled in this class, but who do not attend, will be dropped (see section in Syllabus on this). You will be dropped if you miss 2 classes in a row, or 3 classe total.
• SYLLABUS QUIZ:  Read on-line version of syllabus in preparation for "Syllabus Quiz" to be given in class this week.
• LECTURE CARDS:  Lecture "kit cards" are due this 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.
• ASSIGNED READING: Finish Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, seasons, moon phases, eclipses, and ancient Greek astronomy.  Ch 2 is real important and we will focus on this this week and the first test!  Then move on to Ch 3 on the Copernican Revolution and Newtonian Gravity. Then for next week read Ch 4 (only Section 4.1 on properties of light), and Ch 6 on the Earth and the Moon.
• TUTORS:  Visit the tutors and say "Hi" to them.  Here is the Tutor Schedule.  They have taken the class and can help you understand the material and will give you all the "tips" on how to do well.  You are required to visit at least once by Friday of next week (as an assignment for points). Tutors also have a few sample problems that are similar to questions tht will be on the test.
• FIRST TEST:  Our first test has been re-scheduled for Tue 9/17.. This is only a 50 question test.  Scantrons will be provided (you do not need to buy one or bring one).  Our first test will focus on material from Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, moon phases and eclipses, and Ch 3 on the history of astronomy including Kepler's laws and Newton's laws as well as his Universal Law of Gravitation.
• CRASH COURSE:  Watch the Crash Course videos posted on Canvas and take the associated quizzes.  You can take the quizzes three times and only your highest score will be recorded. 
• CRASH COURSE VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS:
  You do not need the book, or to subscribe to anything to do these.  You can access them for free on Canvas.  After logging into Pipeline, click on the Canvas tab at the very top.  Once in Canvas, click on Assignments at the left, then you will see a list of Crash Course assignments and due dates.  Watch the videos and answer the questions.
• NOTE ON DUE DATES:
  Crash Course due dates are fixed and can not be extended. Although you can watch the video, you can't get credit for the quiz after the due date. Once you are late, you have missed out on these points (sorry).
• HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work. 
• CLICKER QUIZZES:  Next week, your clickers will be registered to you.  Select a seat that will work for you for the remainder of the semester.  Consider distance from the front, lighting, distractions, friends, etc. Once registered, you will not be able to move around (if you want those clicker points).
• ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
• ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are on Wednesday's 1 pm. Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
• ASTRONOMY CLUB MEETING / PIZZA PARTY FRI 9/13:  There will be an Astronomy Club meeting / pizza party (Fri 9/13 from 6-9 pm).  Only one "official" club meeting per semester.  Come join us to plan out the semester's activities, to get to know your fellow club-mates, and to share your interest in astronomy!  Food, prizes, signups for field trips!  Don't miss out!  Bring your friends.  Free food, drink, prizes, and fun!
• EXTRA CREDIT STAR PARTIES: Follow instructions in Extra Credit link. Star Party dates are Sept 14, Oct 12, and Nov 9. Weather dependent. Times are from dark (like really dark) to 10 pm. You don't need to stay the whole time, just 20-30 min is enough (as long as you look through all the telescopes). Be sure to sign in for credit. Hosted by Mus of Nat History. Please be on your best behavior.
• FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study and get caught up if they miss a class.  Many of the same "in-class" slides, animations, and discussion topics can be found in these video clips.  Although not required, these are yet another great study resource.

• ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (Tuesday Night 6:00 - 9:05 pm)
• Students enrolled in this class, but who do not attend, will be dropped (see section in Syllabus on this). You will be dropped if you miss 2 classes in a row, or 3 classe total.
• LECTURE CARDS:  Lecture "kit cards" were due last week.  Please get them in this week or you may be dropped from the class. 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.
• ASSIGNED READING: Finish Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, seasons, moon phases, eclipses, and ancient Greek astronomy.  Ch 2 is real important and we will focus on this this week and the first test!  Then move on to Ch 3 on the Copernican Revolution and Newtonian Gravity. Then for next week read Ch 4 (only Section 4.1 on properties of light), and Ch 6 on the Earth and the Moon.
• TUTORS:  Visit the tutors and say "Hi" to them.  Here is the Tutor Schedule.  They have taken the class and can help you understand the material and will give you all the "tips" on how to do well.  You are required to visit at least once this week or next (as an assignment for points). Tutors also have a few sample problems that are similar to questions tht will be on the test.
• FIRST TEST:  Our first test will be this Tue 9/17.. This is only a 50 question test.  Scantrons will be provided (you do not need to buy one or bring one).  Our first test will focus on material from Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, moon phases and eclipses, and Ch 3 on the history of astronomy including Kepler's laws and Newton's laws as well as his Universal Law of Gravitation.
• CRASH COURSE:  Watch the Crash Course videos posted on Canvas and take the associated quizzes.  You can take the quizzes three times and only your highest score will be recorded. 
• CRASH COURSE VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS:
  You do not need the book, or to subscribe to anything to do these.  You can access them for free on Canvas.  After logging into Pipeline, click on the Canvas tab at the very top.  Once in Canvas, click on Assignments at the left, then you will see a list of Crash Course assignments and due dates.  Watch the videos and answer the questions.
• NOTE ON DUE DATES:
  Crash Course due dates are fixed and can not be extended. Although you can watch the video, you can't get credit for the quiz after the due date. Once you are late, you have missed out on these points (sorry).
• HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work. 
• CLICKER QUIZZES:  This week, your clickers will be registered to you.  Select a seat that will work for you for the remainder of the semester.  Consider distance from the front, lighting, distractions, friends, etc. Once registered, you will not be able to move around (if you want those clicker points).
• ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
• ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are on Wednesday's 1 pm. Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
• ASTRONOMY CLUB MEETING / PIZZA PARTY FRI 9/13:  We had great fun at last Friday's Astro Club pizza party meeting. We discussed projects, events, field trips, and elected officers.
• EXTRA CREDIT STAR PARTIES: Follow instructions in Extra Credit link. Star Party dates are Sept 14, Oct 12, and Nov 9. Weather dependent. Times are from dark (like really dark) to 10 pm. You don't need to stay the whole time, just 20-30 min is enough (as long as you look through all the telescopes). Be sure to sign in for credit. Hosted by Mus of Nat History. Please be on your best behavior.
• FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study and get caught up if they miss a class.  Many of the same "in-class" slides, animations, and discussion topics can be found in these video clips.  Although not required, these are yet another great study resource.
• REGISTRATION ISSUES: Please be sure to see me before, during, or after class this week. Selene Shernow, Emerson Liebl.

• ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (Tuesday Night 6:00 - 9:05 pm)
• Students enrolled in this class, but who do not attend, will be dropped (see section in Syllabus on this). You will be dropped if you miss 2 classes in a row, or 3 classe total.
• FIRST TEST:  Test results are now available. You will need to use your magic number (give out in class). The test was curved to help you. You can miss three problems and still get 100%. Scores shown on the grade sheet have already been curved. The highest score on the test is 100%, and the highest cumulative percentage currently is 100%. Remember, if you didn't do as well as you would have liked on the first test, it's still early in the semester and you can fully recover and do well in the class.
• POSTING OF GRADES (when link activated, click to see ALL your grades to date):
  Grades have been posted using the numbers given out to you in class.  If you forgot your number, see me after class this next week.  Be sure to scroll to the end since there are multiple pages (and your cumulative percentage is near the end). If you have questions about your grade, I will go over this sheet in class and you can also meet with me after class to go over scores and grades in detail.  If you do not want your grades posted, let me know, and instead of posting you can get the grades from me during office hours.  Grades will always be posted as a link from the Daily Announcements page of your section on the www.fieldstudy.com website.  If an item is not listed, then it has not been graded (so you don't need to ask me about it).  It will be graded later in the semester and added to the list at that time.
• COLUMN HEADINGS ON GRADE SHEET: Listed first are your Kit Card points.  Then the dates refer to your participation grade for that date in class.  The test grade comes next, then two extra credit columns, and then a cumulative percentage showing the points you have divided by the points possible (and with a percentage).  For the Star Party, remember you only get 6 points if you signed in but didn't submit the answers to the questions on Canvas (and yes, you can go do that now to make up for missed points).  The Fashn column is for in class extra credit - like if you help me do a demo or if you show me your impressive high fashion astro clothing, or jewelry, or tattoos (just for fun).
• REVIEWING YOUR SCANTRONS: It's always a good idea to go over your scantron to see what questions you missed and to check for grading errors. Grading errors are common (especially if you didn't bubble in carefully). I have curved results to compensate. I will adjust your score only if you find more than two errors. Otherwise keep track of errors for each test and let me know at the end of the semester.
• LECTURE CARDS:  Lecture "kit cards" were due two weeks ago.  Half credit this week, then if still not turned in, you may be dropped from the class. 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.
• ASSIGNED READING: Read Ch 4 (only Section 4.1 on properties of light), and Ch 6 on the Earth and the Moon. Our next test next week will include all the previous material plus this new material.
• TUTORS:  Visit the tutors and say "Hi" to them.  Here is the Tutor Schedule.  They have taken the class and can help you understand the material and will give you all the "tips" on how to do well.  You are required to visit at least once this week or next (as an assignment for points). Tutors also have a few sample problems that are similar to questions tht will be on the test.
• SPECIAL PAL TUTORING: Now that you have had your first exam, some of you might be interested in getting a head start on the next one and increasing your overall understanding of astronomy. In addition to regular astronomy tutoring, as posted on the tutor schedule, Alex will be leading two special PAL sessions each week for the remainder of the semester.  Each session will cover the same content, so pick one to attend.
  --Wednesday in EBS 123, 5:30 - 7pm
  --Friday in EBS 123, 12 - 1:30
• FIRST TEST:  Test results will be announced in class on Wednesday, and links will be provided to view your grades on-line.
• TEST 2:  Test 2 is scheduled for Tue 10/1, and will review ALL the material we have covered so far plus Ch 4 (only section 1 on light), and Ch 6 on the Earth and the Moon.  We will have tests roughly every other week for the rest of the semester.  Sometimes we may even have tests two weeks in a row.  Remember, these are short 50 questions tests and do not "make" or "break" your grade in this class.  How well you do is based on consistent performance and participation - not on the result of one test.
• CRASH COURSE:  Watch the Crash Course videos posted on Canvas and take the associated quizzes.  You can take the quizzes three times and only your highest score will be recorded. 
• NOTE ON DUE DATES:
  Crash Course due dates are fixed and can not be extended. Although you can watch the video, you can't get credit for the quiz after the due date. Once you are late, you have missed out on these points (sorry).
• HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work. 
• CLICKER QUIZZES:  This week, your clickers will be registered to you.  Select a seat that will work for you for the remainder of the semester.  Consider distance from the front, lighting, distractions, friends, etc. Once registered, you will not be able to move around (if you want those clicker points).
• EC FIELD TRIP to Griffith Observatory (Sun 11/3):  10 am - 8 pm
  Space is limited.  Anyone may go.  Bring a friend.  Cost is $40 and includes transportation and all admission fees (but you need to bring or buy your own food/lunch).  You sign up by going to the SBCC Cashier and paying for the trip with them.  The trip will fill up fast.  Signups are on a first come basis.  Don't delay, sign up right away!  You may provide your own transportation, however you will need to purchase your own admissions tickets and also meet us at Griffith when we arrive and stay until we leave (otherwise you don't get credit).
• AD-ASTRA EXTRA CREDIT (5 pts, must see movie at theater within two weeks of opening).
  Look for Sci-Fi Movie Bloopers. Identify and discuss things that are physically impossible (by the laws of physics or science), but that are shown in the movie. For example, sound in space (can't have sound since there is no air), or time travel (can't travel "back" in time, though the laws of physics do allow for tavel "forward" through time). Explain how they do it in the movie and if it could be done in real life. Another example is "suspended animation" . This is a valid concept that could work if we could medically freeze someone - that type of thing.
• ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
• ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are on Wednesday's 1 pm. Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
• EXTRA CREDIT STAR PARTIES: Follow instructions in Extra Credit link. Star Party dates are Sept 14, Oct 12, and Nov 9. Weather dependent. Times are from dark (like really dark) to 10 pm. You don't need to stay the whole time, just 20-30 min is enough (as long as you look through all the telescopes). Be sure to sign in for credit. Hosted by Mus of Nat History. Please be on your best behavior.
• FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study and get caught up if they miss a class.  Many of the same "in-class" slides, animations, and discussion topics can be found in these video clips.  Although not required, these are yet another great study resource.
• SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNTIES: Many scholarship opportunities are provided through our school and other organizations and community sources. Many scholarships go unclaimed due to a lack of applicants. Sign up for our Astro Club website on FB for links. Also, go to the SBCC Foundation scholarship page to apply for hundreds all at once with a single submission.

• ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (Tuesday Night 6:00 - 9:05 pm)
• Students enrolled in this class, but who do not attend, will be dropped (see section in Syllabus on this). You will be dropped if you miss 2 classes in a row, or 3 classes total.
• TEST 1 RESCORE: Due to scantron machine errors, I have re-scored your Test 1 scantron. If your score is missing, come see me. Many students got higher grades due to the re-score. Well done!!!
• TEST 2:  Test results are now available. You will need to use your magic number (give out in class). The test was curved to help you. You can miss three problems and still get 100%. Scores shown on the grade sheet have already been curved. Three students scored 100% or higher, and the highest cumulative percentage currently is 100%. Remember, if you didn't do as well as you would have liked on the first two tests, it's still early in the semester and you can fully recover and do well in the class, but you will have to make some changes and study and meet with tutors, etc.
• POSTING OF GRADES (when link activated, click to see ALL your grades to date):
  Grades have been posted using the numbers given out to you in class.  If you forgot your number, see me after class this next week.  Be sure to scroll to the end since there are multiple pages (and your cumulative percentage is near the end). If you have questions about your grade, I will go over this sheet in class and you can also meet with me after class to go over scores and grades in detail.  If you do not want your grades posted, let me know, and instead of posting you can get the grades from me during office hours.  Grades will always be posted as a link from the Daily Announcements page of your section on the www.fieldstudy.com website.  If an item is not listed, then it has not been graded (so you don't need to ask me about it).  It will be graded later in the semester and added to the list at that time.
• COLUMN HEADINGS ON GRADE SHEET: Listed first are your Kit Card points.  Then the dates refer to your participation grade for that date in class.  The test grade comes next, then two extra credit columns, and then a cumulative percentage showing the points you have divided by the points possible (and with a percentage).  For the Star Party, remember you only get 6 points if you signed in but didn't submit the answers to the questions on Canvas (and yes, you can go do that now to make up for missed points).  The Fashn column is for in class extra credit - like if you help me do a demo or if you show me your impressive high fashion astro clothing, or jewelry, or tattoos (just for fun).
• REVIEWING YOUR SCANTRONS: It's always a good idea to go over your scantron to see what questions you missed and to check for grading errors. Grading errors are common (especially if you didn't bubble in carefully). I have curved results to compensate. I will adjust your score only if you find more than two errors. Otherwise keep track of errors for each test and let me know at the end of the semester.
• ASSIGNED READING: Read Ch 7 on terrestrial planets, then Ch 8 on Jovian planets, then back to Ch 5 on the formation of the solar system, asteroids, and comets.
• SUMMARY SHEET: This is a helpful summary sheet for planets in our solar system.
• TUTORS:  Visit the tutors and say "Hi" to them.  Here is the Tutor Schedule.  They have taken the class and can help you understand the material and will give you all the "tips" on how to do well.  You are required to visit at least once (as of last week, as an assignment for points). Tutors also have a few sample problems that are similar to questions tht will be on the test.
• SPECIAL PAL TUTORING: Now that you have had your first exam, some of you might be interested in getting a head start on the next one and increasing your overall understanding of astronomy. In addition to regular astronomy tutoring, as posted on the tutor schedule, Alex will be leading two special PAL sessions each week for the remainder of the semester.  Each session will cover the same content, so pick one to attend.
  --Wednesday in EBS 123, 5:30 - 7pm
  --Friday in EBS 123, 12 - 1:30
• TEST 3:  Test 3 is scheduled for Tue 10/15, and will focus on the Terrestrial planets. We will have tests roughly every other week for the rest of the semester.  Sometimes we may even have tests two weeks in a row.  Remember, these are short 50 questions tests and do not "make" or "break" your grade in this class.  How well you do is based on consistent performance and participation - not on the result of one test.
• TEST 4: Test 4 may be given the very next week, and will cover Ch 6, 7, and Ch 8. 
• CRASH COURSE:  Watch the Crash Course videos posted on Canvas and take the associated quizzes.  You can take the quizzes three times and only your highest score will be recorded. 
• NOTE ON DUE DATES:
  Crash Course due dates are fixed and can not be extended. Although you can watch the video, you may not be able to get credit for the quiz after the due date. If you are late, watch the video and take the quiz anyways (and you may still get credit).
• HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work. 
• CLICKER QUIZZES:  This week, your clickers will be registered to you.  Select a seat that will work for you for the remainder of the semester.  Consider distance from the front, lighting, distractions, friends, etc. Once registered, you will not be able to move around (if you want those clicker points).
• EC FIELD TRIP to Griffith Observatory (Sun 11/3):  10 am - 8 pm
  Space is limited.  Anyone may go.  Bring a friend.  Cost is $40 and includes transportation and all admission fees (but you need to bring or buy your own food/lunch).  You sign up by going to the SBCC Cashier and paying for the trip with them.  The trip will fill up fast.  Signups are on a first come basis.  Don't delay, sign up right away!  You may provide your own transportation, however you will need to purchase your own admissions tickets and also meet us at Griffith when we arrive and stay until we leave (otherwise you don't get credit).
• AD-ASTRA EXTRA CREDIT (5 pts, must see movie at theater within two weeks of opening).
  Look for Sci-Fi Movie Bloopers. Identify and discuss things that are physically impossible (by the laws of physics or science), but that are shown in the movie. For example, sound in space (can't have sound since there is no air), or time travel (can't travel "back" in time, though the laws of physics do allow for tavel "forward" through time). Explain how they do it in the movie and if it could be done in real life. Another example is "suspended animation" . This is a valid concept that could work if we could medically freeze someone - that type of thing.
• ANOTHER EXTRA CREDIT (Oh gosh... I'm giving so much extra credit - yikes).  Worth 5 pts (half a letter grade on a test). Watch the short video on Telescopes, then answer the associated Canvas questions. Due Sunday Oct 13th at midnight. 
• ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
• ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are on Wednesday's 1 pm. Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
• EXTRA CREDIT STAR PARTIES: Follow instructions in Extra Credit link. Star Party dates are Sept 14, Oct 12, and Nov 9. Weather dependent. Times are from dark (like really dark) to 10 pm. You don't need to stay the whole time, just 20-30 min is enough (as long as you look through all the telescopes). Be sure to sign in for credit. Hosted by Mus of Nat History. Please be on your best behavior.
• FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study and get caught up if they miss a class.  Many of the same "in-class" slides, animations, and discussion topics can be found in these video clips.  Although not required, these are yet another great study resource.
• SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNTIES: Many scholarship opportunities are provided through our school and other organizations and community sources. Many scholarships go unclaimed due to a lack of applicants. Sign up for our Astro Club website on FB for links. Also, go to the SBCC Foundation scholarship page to apply for hundreds all at once with a single submission.

• ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (Tuesday Night 6:00 - 9:05 pm)
• Students enrolled in this class, but who do not attend, will be dropped (see section in Syllabus on this). You will be dropped if you miss 2 classes in a row, or 3 classe total.
• TEST 4: Test 4 has been scheduled for Tue 10/29, and will cover Ch 6, 7, and Ch 8, and will foocus on ALL the planets (not just the Jovian planets). There are no sample problems with the tutor for Test 4 (sorry...).
• TEST 3:  Test results are now available. You will need to use your magic number (given out in class). The test was curved to help you. You can miss three problems and still get 100%. Scores shown on the grade sheet have already been curved. The highest test score was 100%, and the highest cumulative percentage is also 100% (between both sections). Remember, if you didn't do as well as you would have liked on the first two tests, it's still early in the semester and you can do well in the class, but you will have to make changes and study and meet with tutors, and do extra credit, etc.
• POSTING OF GRADES (when link activated, click to see ALL your grades to date):
  Grades have been posted using the numbers given out to you in class.  If you forgot your number, see me after.  Be sure to scroll to the end since there are multiple pages (and your cumulative percentage is near the end). If you have questions about your grade, I will go over this sheet in class and you can also meet with me after class to go over scores and grades in detail.  If you do not want your grades posted, let me know, and instead of posting you can get the grades from me during office hours.  Grades will always be posted as a link from the Daily Announcements page of your section on the www.fieldstudy.com website.  If an item is not listed, then it has not been graded (so you don't need to ask me about it).  It will be graded later in the semester and added to the list at that time.
• COLUMN HEADINGS ON GRADE SHEET: Listed first are your Kit Card points.  Then the dates refer to your participation grade for that date in class.  The test grades comes next, then extra credit columns, and then a cumulative percentage showing the points you have divided by the points possible (and with a percentage).  For the Star Party, remember you only get 6 points if you signed in but didn't submit the answers to the questions on Canvas (and yes, you can go do that now to make up for missed points).  The Fashn column is for in class extra credit - like if you help me do a demo or if you show me your impressive high fashion astro clothing, or jewelry, or tattoos (just for fun).
• STAR PARTY SCORES: If you went to the last star party on 10/12, I have indicated your sign-in with 6 pts, but I haven't graded the Canvas follow up submissions (so when I do, your score will go up to 10 pts). If you haven't submitted your Canvas summary of the Star Party, do so now.
• REVIEWING YOUR SCANTRONS: It's always a good idea to go over your scantron to see what questions you missed and to check for grading errors. Grading errors are common (especially if you didn't bubble in carefully). I have curved results to compensate. I will adjust your score only if you find more than two errors. Otherwise keep track of errors for each test and let me know at the end of the semester.
• ASSIGNED READING: Finish Ch 8 on Jovian planets, then back to Ch 5 on the formation of the solar system, asteroids, and comets.
• SUMMARY SHEET: This is a helpful summary sheet for planets in our solar system.
• TUTORS:  Here is the Tutor Schedule.  They have taken the class and can help you understand the material and will give you all the "tips" on how to do well. Tutors also have a few sample problems that are similar to questions that will be on the test.
• SPECIAL PAL TUTORING: Now that you have had your first exam, some of you might be interested in getting a head start on the next one and increasing your overall understanding of astronomy. In addition to regular astronomy tutoring, as posted on the tutor schedule, Alex will be leading two special PAL sessions each week for the remainder of the semester.  Each session will cover the same content, so pick one to attend.
  --Wednesday in EBS 123, 5:30 - 7pm
  --Friday in EBS 123, 12 - 1:30
• CRASH COURSE:  Watch the Crash Course videos posted on Canvas and take the associated quizzes.  You can take the quizzes three times and only your highest score will be recorded. 
• NOTE ON DUE DATES:
  Crash Course due dates are fixed and can not be extended. Although you can watch the video, you may not be able to get credit for the quiz after the due date. If you are late, watch the video and take the quiz anyways (and we will try to get you some credit).
• HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work. 
• CLICKER QUIZZES:  This week, your clickers will be registered to you.  Select a seat that will work for you for the remainder of the semester.  Consider distance from the front, lighting, distractions, friends, etc. Once registered, you will not be able to move around (if you want those clicker points).
• EC FIELD TRIP to Griffith Observatory (Sun 11/3):  10 am - 8 pm
  Space is limited.  Anyone may go.  Bring a friend.  Cost is $40 and includes transportation and all admission fees (but you need to bring or buy your own food/lunch).  You sign up by going to the SBCC Cashier and paying for the trip with them.  The trip will fill up fast.  Signups are on a first come basis.  Don't delay, sign up right away!  You may provide your own transportation, however you will need to purchase your own admissions tickets and also meet us at Griffith when we arrive and stay until we leave (otherwise you don't get credit).
• AD-ASTRA EXTRA CREDIT (5 pts, must see movie at theater within two weeks of opening).
  Look for Sci-Fi Movie Bloopers. Identify and discuss things that are physically impossible (by the laws of physics or science), but that are shown in the movie. For example, sound in space (can't have sound since there is no air), or time travel (can't travel "back" in time, though the laws of physics do allow for tavel "forward" through time). Explain how they do it in the movie and if it could be done in real life. Another example is "suspended animation" . This is a valid concept that could work if we could medically freeze someone - that type of thing.
• ANOTHER EXTRA CREDIT (Oh gosh... I'm giving so much extra credit - yikes).  Worth 5 pts (half a letter grade on a test). Watch the short video on Telescopes, then answer the associated Canvas questions. Due Sunday Oct 13th at midnight. 
• ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
• ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are on Wednesday's 1 pm. Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
• EXTRA CREDIT STAR PARTIES: Follow instructions in Extra Credit link. Star Party dates are Sept 14, Oct 12, and Nov 9. Weather dependent. Times are from dark (like really dark) to 10 pm. You don't need to stay the whole time, just 20-30 min is enough (as long as you look through all the telescopes). Be sure to sign in for credit. Hosted by Mus of Nat History. Please be on your best behavior.
• FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study and get caught up if they miss a class.  Many of the same "in-class" slides, animations, and discussion topics can be found in these video clips.  Although not required, these are yet another great study resource.
• SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNTIES: Many scholarship opportunities are provided through our school and other organizations and community sources. Many scholarships go unclaimed due to a lack of applicants. Sign up for our Astro Club website on FB for links. Also, go to the SBCC Foundation scholarship page to apply for hundreds all at once with a single submission.

• ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (Tuesday Night 6:00 - 9:05 pm)
• Students enrolled in this class, but who do not attend, will be dropped (see section in Syllabus on this). You will be dropped if you miss 2 classes in a row, or 3 classe total.
• TEST 4: Test 4 has been scheduled for Tue 10/29, and will cover Ch 6, 7, and Ch 8, and will foocus on ALL the planets (not just the Jovian planets). There now ARE some sample problems with the tutor for Test 4! Go check them out!
• REVIEWING YOUR SCANTRONS: It's always a good idea to go over your scantron to see what questions you missed and to check for grading errors. Grading errors are common (especially if you didn't bubble in carefully). I have curved results to compensate. I will adjust your score only if you find more than two errors. Otherwise keep track of errors for each test and let me know at the end of the semester.
• ASSIGNED READING: Finish Ch 8 on Jovian planets, then back to Ch 5 on the formation of the solar system, asteroids, and comets.
• SUMMARY SHEET: This is a helpful summary sheet for planets in our solar system.
• TUTORS:  Here is the Tutor Schedule.  They have taken the class and can help you understand the material and will give you all the "tips" on how to do well. Tutors also have a few sample problems that are similar to questions that will be on the test.
• SPECIAL PAL TUTORING: Now that you have had your first exam, some of you might be interested in getting a head start on the next one and increasing your overall understanding of astronomy. In addition to regular astronomy tutoring, as posted on the tutor schedule, Alex will be leading two special PAL sessions each week for the remainder of the semester.  Each session will cover the same content, so pick one to attend.
  --Wednesday in EBS 123, 5:30 - 7pm
  --Friday in EBS 123, 12 - 1:30
• CRASH COURSE:  Watch the Crash Course videos posted on Canvas and take the associated quizzes.  You can take the quizzes three times and only your highest score will be recorded. 
• NOTE ON DUE DATES: Crash Course due dates are fixed and can not be extended. Although you can watch the video, you may not be able to get credit for the quiz after the due date. If you are late, watch the video and take the quiz anyways (and we will try to get you some credit).
• HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work. 
• CLICKER QUIZZES:  This week, your clickers will be registered to you.  Select a seat that will work for you for the remainder of the semester.  Consider distance from the front, lighting, distractions, friends, etc. Once registered, you will not be able to move around (if you want those clicker points).
• EC FIELD TRIP to Griffith Observatory (Sun 11/3):  10 am - 8 pm
  Space is limited.  Anyone may go.  Bring a friend.  Cost is $40 and includes transportation and all admission fees (but you need to bring or buy your own food/lunch).  You sign up by going to the SBCC Cashier and paying for the trip with them.  The trip will fill up fast.  Signups are on a first come basis.  Don't delay, sign up right away!  You may provide your own transportation, however you will need to purchase your own admissions tickets and also meet us at Griffith when we arrive and stay until we leave (otherwise you don't get credit).
• AD-ASTRA EXTRA CREDIT (5 pts, must see movie at theater within two weeks of opening).
  Look for Sci-Fi Movie Bloopers. Identify and discuss things that are physically impossible (by the laws of physics or science), but that are shown in the movie. For example, sound in space (can't have sound since there is no air), or time travel (can't travel "back" in time, though the laws of physics do allow for tavel "forward" through time). Explain how they do it in the movie and if it could be done in real life. Another example is "suspended animation" . This is a valid concept that could work if we could medically freeze someone - that type of thing.
• ANOTHER EXTRA CREDIT (Oh gosh... I'm giving so much extra credit - yikes).  Worth 5 pts (half a letter grade on a test). Watch the short video on Telescopes, then answer the associated Canvas questions. Due Sunday Oct 13th at midnight. 
• ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
• ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are on Wednesday's 1 pm. Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
• EXTRA CREDIT STAR PARTIES: Follow instructions in Extra Credit link. Star Party dates are Sept 14, Oct 12, and Nov 9. Weather dependent. Times are from dark (like really dark) to 10 pm. You don't need to stay the whole time, just 20-30 min is enough (as long as you look through all the telescopes). Be sure to sign in for credit. Hosted by Mus of Nat History. Please be on your best behavior.
• FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study and get caught up if they miss a class.  Many of the same "in-class" slides, animations, and discussion topics can be found in these video clips.  Although not required, these are yet another great study resource.
• SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNTIES: Many scholarship opportunities are provided through our school and other organizations and community sources. Many scholarships go unclaimed due to a lack of applicants. Sign up for our Astro Club website on FB for links. Also, go to the SBCC Foundation scholarship page to apply for hundreds all at once with a single submission.

• ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (Tuesday Night 6:00 - 9:05 pm)
• Erin has been abducted by aliens. But he hopes to be back soon after they are done disecting him and doing weird experiments on him. Sean will cover for Erin until the Aliens bring him back!
• Students enrolled in this class, but who do not attend, will be dropped (see section in Syllabus on this). You will be dropped if you miss 2 classes in a row, or 3 classe total.
• ASSIGNED READING: Finish Ch 5 on the formation of the solar system, asteroids, and comets, then on to Ch 10 about our sun, then Ch 11-13 on stars and stellar evolution
• TEST 4:  Test results are now available. You will need to use your magic number (given out in class). The test was curved to help you. The aliens told Erin to be nice to you and so you can miss six problems and still get 100%. Scores shown on the grade sheet have already been curved. The highest test score was 109%, and five students scored 100% or higher (between both sections). Remember, if you didn't do as well as you would have liked you still have time to improve, but you will have to make changes and study and meet with tutors and do extra credit, etc.
• POSTING OF GRADES (when link activated, click to see ALL your grades to date):
  Grades have been posted using the numbers given out to you in class.  If you forgot your number, see me after.  Be sure to scroll to the end since there are multiple pages (and your cumulative percentage is near the end). If you have questions about your grade, I will go over this sheet in class and you can also meet with me after class to go over scores and grades in detail.  If you do not want your grades posted, let me know, and instead of posting you can get the grades from me during office hours.  Grades will always be posted as a link from the Daily Announcements page of your section on the www.fieldstudy.com website.  If an item is not listed, then it has not been graded (so you don't need to ask me about it).  It will be graded later in the semester and added to the list at that time.
• COLUMN HEADINGS ON GRADE SHEET: Listed first are your Kit Card points.  Then the dates refer to your participation grade for that date in class.  The test grades comes next, then extra credit columns, and then a cumulative percentage showing the points you have divided by the points possible (and with a percentage).  For the Star Party, remember you only get 6 points if you signed in but didn't submit the answers to the questions on Canvas (and yes, you can go do that now to make up for missed points).  The Fashn column is for in class extra credit - like if you help me do a demo or if you show me your impressive high fashion astro clothing, or jewelry, or tattoos (just for fun).
• STAR PARTY SCORES: If you went to the last star party on 10/12, I have indicated your sign-in with 6 pts, but I haven't graded the Canvas follow up submissions (so when I do, your score will go up to 10 pts). If you haven't submitted your Canvas summary of the Star Party, do so now.
• REVIEWING YOUR SCANTRONS: It's always a good idea to go over your scantron to see what questions you missed and to check for grading errors. Grading errors are common (especially if you didn't bubble in carefully). I have curved results to compensate. I will adjust your score only if you find more than two errors. Otherwise keep track of errors for each test and let me know at the end of the semester.
• Test 5 will be given on Tue 11/12, and Test 6 will be given on Tue Nov 26.  Test 5 will focus on Ch 5 material (comets, asteroids, meteoroids, and solar system formation, but will also review material from Ch 6-8.  Remember, these are short 50 questions tests and do not "make" or "break" your grade in this class.  How well you do is based on consistent performance and participation - not on the result of one test.
• TEST 4 SCORES:  Test scores will be posted Tuesday evening using your magic numbers.
• SUMMARY SHEET: This is a helpful summary sheet for planets in our solar system.
• TUTORS:  Here is the Tutor Schedule.  They have taken the class and can help you understand the material and will give you all the "tips" on how to do well. Tutors also have a few sample problems that are similar to questions that will be on the test.
• SPECIAL PAL TUTORING: Now that you have had your first exam, some of you might be interested in getting a head start on the next one and increasing your overall understanding of astronomy. In addition to regular astronomy tutoring, as posted on the tutor schedule, Alex will be leading two special PAL sessions each week for the remainder of the semester.  Each session will cover the same content, so pick one to attend.
  --Wednesday in EBS 123, 5:30 - 7pm
  --Friday in EBS 123, 12 - 1:30
• CRASH COURSE:  Watch the Crash Course videos posted on Canvas and take the associated quizzes.  You can take the quizzes three times and only your highest score will be recorded. 
• NOTE ON DUE DATES: Crash Course due dates are fixed and can not be extended. Although you can watch the video, you may not be able to get credit for the quiz after the due date. If you are late, watch the video and take the quiz anyways (and we will try to get you some credit).
• HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work. 
• CLICKER QUIZZES:  This week, your clickers will be registered to you.  Select a seat that will work for you for the remainder of the semester.  Consider distance from the front, lighting, distractions, friends, etc. Once registered, you will not be able to move around (if you want those clicker points).
• EC FIELD TRIP to Griffith Observatory (Sun 11/3):  Hope you all had a great trip!
  
• ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
• ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are on Wednesday's 1 pm. Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
• EXTRA CREDIT STAR PARTIES: Follow instructions in Extra Credit link. Star Party dates are Sept 14, Oct 12, and Nov 9. Weather dependent. Times are from dark (like really dark) to 10 pm. You don't need to stay the whole time, just 20-30 min is enough (as long as you look through all the telescopes). Be sure to sign in for credit. Hosted by Mus of Nat History. Please be on your best behavior.
• FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study and get caught up if they miss a class.  Many of the same "in-class" slides, animations, and discussion topics can be found in these video clips.  Although not required, these are yet another great study resource.
• SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNTIES: Many scholarship opportunities are provided through our school and other organizations and community sources. Many scholarships go unclaimed due to a lack of applicants. Sign up for our Astro Club website on FB for links. Also, go to the SBCC Foundation scholarship page to apply for hundreds all at once with a single submission.

• ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (Tuesday Night 6:00 - 9:05 pm
• Erin may not be back before the semester ends. Sean will transfer grades over to Canvas and post test greades there. Sean can answer any questions about the class and how the grading will be switched over.