RECORD YOUR EXTRA CREDIT IN Canvas:
Instructions given in class. You may begin submitting extra credit the
fourth week of class (not the first few weeks, though).
Note that all extra credit MUST be submitted using
Canvas. When submitted, the system will indicate a "zero" as your score until
the end of the semester when I will grade your submissions and assign points.
All submissions will be checked with records from the LRC, sign in sheets from
the planetarium, star parties, trips, events, etc. Any mis-representation
will result in a ZERO being assigned, and possible disciplinary action by the
school.
- EXTRA CREDIT (and as announced during the
semester)
Extra Credit submitted using Canvas
(instructions given in class). All Extra Credit due on dates shown, or
no later than two weeks before
the end of the semester (not counting finals week). Extra credit assignment write-ups must be received by these
dates. It would be unfair to others in the class if I were to accept
late assignments. Please plan accordingly. Also, be sure to use
your own library card in signing in for the videos. Maximum
number of points from all extra credit combined is not to exceed half a
letter grade for the class.
CLICK ON HYPERLINK FOR EXTRA CREDIT
INSTRUCTION, POINTS, ETC
Extra Credit generally starts the 4th week. See
me if you want to start earlier.
See the
Semester
Calendar for specific dates of events.
All extra credit write-ups must be submitted in Canvas within THREE DAYS of activity!
For open ended EC assignments (including tutoring), due by the date shown in
Semester
Calendar!
Maximum number of
points accepted = 50 pts (but you should go a bit over to be sure you get
your max)!
- Getting Help from Tutors
(2 pts each visit, must sign in - tallied up at end of semester)
STARTS THE 4th WEEK (after Required Visit at the
beginning of semester)!
- Planetarium Shows
at SBMNH
(7 pts, must sign in - submit in Canvas)
- Star Party
at SBMNH (weather dependent)
(Second Saturday of each month, 7 pts, must sign in - submit in
Canvas)
- JPL Live Web Casts
(7 pts live, 5 pts archive, must submit responses in
Canvas within 30 minutes
of live cast)
-
Griffith Observatory Field Trip
(10 pts, can't go on your own - fill out EC form during field trip)
Click here
for more information on the
Griffith Trip.
DO NOT SIGN UP UNTIL ANNOUNCED IN CLASS!
- Space Shuttle / IMAX Field Trip (10 pts if go on bus, 5 pts if go on your own - answer questions on Canvas)
Click here
for more information on the IMAX Trip.
DO NOT SIGN UP UNTIL ANNOUNCED IN CLASS!
- Lecture Event - (10 pts, must sign in -
must attend entire talk for credit - Post a 1 pg write-up to Canvas)
There may be a fee to attend.
DO NOT SIGN UP UNTIL ANNOUNCED IN CLASS
(MAY NOT BE ASSIGNED FOR ALL CLASSES)!
- Sci-Fi Movie Bloopers- (5 pts, must see movie at theater within two weeks of opening)
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.
ONLY FOR CERTAIN MOVIES AS ANNOUNCED IN CLASS
(MAY NOT BE ASSIGNED FOR ALL CLASSES)!
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES for BLACK HOLES CLASS:
Not for extra credit, but qualify as "outside activities" for the "Black
Holes" class and "Astro Honors" sections.
- Rocket Launches
(7 pts - submit in Canvas)
CHECK WITH VAFB FOR UPCOMING LAUNCHES or AS ANNOUNCED
IN CLASS
- JPL
Field Trip (7
pts, can't go on your own)
Click here
for more information on the
JPL Field Trip.
DO NOT SIGN UP UNTIL ANNOUNCED IN CLASS (MAY NOT BE ASSIGNED FOR ALL
CLASSES)!
OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR BLACK HOLES CLASS AND/OR HONORS SECTION:
These are activities are NOT for the ERTH-101 courses. These are for the "Black Holes" class and "Astro Honors" sections.
- STARRY NIGHT PLANETARIUM SOFTWARE
(Located at H-242 Computer Lab):
DO NOT DO UNTIL ANNOUNCED IN CLASS (MAY NOT BE ASSIGNED FOR ALL CLASSES)!
All students in Astronomy class can use the Humanities Computer Lab, and
use the Starry Night software installed on the computers. This is a
Night Sky simulation program and can allow you to view many things, zoom
around the solar system, or even travel to other galaxies in space.
Check it out. To get Extra Credit, go to the computer lab.
Handouts for the "Starry Night Activity" are available at the computer lab.
You should complete them there and leave them there for me to pick up
later.. You must scan in and out with your Student ID to receive
credit (don't forget to scan both when you START, and when you FNISH).
- DO ONLY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING VIDEOS:
DO NOT DO UNTIL ANNOUNCED IN CLASS
(MAY NOT BE ASSIGNED FOR ALL CLASSES)!