Astronomy Scope and Sequence
This page is the table of contents for all teaching resources in the ISTAT 8th and 9th grade Astronomy curriculum. Each major topic is a hypertext link to a web page outlining the concepts and material to be covered, with navigation bars to the subtopics. Each subtopic lists major concepts, related standards, lessons, activities, and appropriate resources.
- Measuring the Universe
- Distance, Scales, and Units
Measurement in Astronomy - Sky Watching: Astronomy Before Telescopes
- Phases and Eclipses
- Stars and Planets in the Sky
- Seasons, Clocks, and Calendars
- Tools of the Astronomer
- The
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Telescopes
Spectroscopy - Space Science
- Space Exploration and Remote
Sensing
NASA Astronomy Missions
The Dynamic Space Environment - Stars and Stellar Evolution
- Why Do Stars Shine?
Different Kinds of Stars
Stellar Life Cycles
- Galaxies and Exotic Objects
- Galaxies and
Nebulae
Active Galaxies, Quasars, and Pulsars
- Life in the Universe:
- Origins and Searches
- Other Topics, Themes, and Tools
- Ask an Expert
- Astronomy in the News
Careers in Astronomy
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