Make Up Day Lesson

Make Up Day Lesson

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This is the scene from the disney movie "Hercules" where the greek gods shape the stars into an image of Hercules as reward for becoming a "true hero."

Why do you think ancient cultures used constellations as a way to tell stories?

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** COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS **

How are you doing: mentally, physically, scholastically?

Unit Assignments

• Star Formation Assignment - Intro Crash Course Astronomy

• Star Types Assignment - The Universe: Constellations Video

• Star Lifecycles Assignment - HR Diagram Analysis

• Galaxy Video Questions - 4 CCAstronomy Videos

• Constellation Project (Not Due Yet)

Grade Check

Everyone take a minute to look up your grade in canvas and see what assignments you are missing.

Poll

* Remember this is Anonymous.

** I just want to know how the class is doing.

What assignments do you still need to finish? (Check all that apply)

• Star Formation Assignment - Intro Crash Course Astronomy

• Star Types Assignment - The Universe: Constellations Video

• Star Lifecycles Assignment - HR Diagram Analysis

• Galaxy Video Questions - 4 CCAstronomy Videos

• Constellation Project

Project Information

• Name of your constellation using a WORD ART
• Picture of your constellation naturally in the sky
• The percentage of the sky covered by this constellation
• The number of known stars in the constellation
• The name of the three brightest stars
• Any significant astronomical features found in this region
• Which hemisphere of the sky the constellation is
• A picture of your constellation as its mythological shape
• The meaning of your constellation’s name
• A paragraph of at least FIVE sentences explaining the myth/legend story behind the constellation

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Is there any piece of information from the project that you are having trouble finding?

Or, if you haven't started yet, what are you the most confused about looking up?

Unit Test Information

• The unit test will be a canvas quiz.

• You will have 45 minutes from starting the test to complete it.

• You only have one attempt at the test, so do not start it until ready.

• The test is 100 multiple choice questions assigned in a random order.

• The test will close on Sunday, November 1 at midnight.

• You will need to schedule an individual retake with the teacher to complete the test after that time.

Go to Canvas

Make a copy of the test questions document

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Do you have any questions you want me to answer about the assignments, your grades, or the upcoming test?