About the Course
Astronomy takes you on a journey through the cosmos—from our own Sun and solar system to distant galaxies and the origins of the universe. Students explore the science of celestial objects, space phenomena, and humanity's quest to understand our place in the universe.
Through interactive simulations, real astronomical data analysis, and virtual observations, students develop scientific inquiry skills while investigating the forces that govern stars, planets, and the fabric of spacetime.
Our Sun and stellar processes
Planets, moons, and solar system
Star life cycles and constellations
Galaxies and the universe
Interactive Learning
Explore the cosmos through interactive simulations and real astronomical data
Investigate the Sun's 11-year activity cycle, analyze real solar data, and explore how sunspots affect life on Earth.
Explore Kepler's Laws, lunar gravity, Earth's tides, and moon phases. Includes interactive simulations and the Moon Word Scrambler rescue game.
Navigate through our solar system, compare planetary properties, and understand Earth's unique position in the habitable zone.
Follow stars from birth in nebulae through main sequence, red giant phase, and spectacular endings as white dwarfs, neutron stars, or black holes.
Understand the lunar cycle, predict moon phases, and explore how the Earth-Moon-Sun system creates eclipses and tides.
Classify galaxies using the Hubble sequence, explore spiral, elliptical, and irregular galaxies, and discover our Milky Way's structure.
Learn to identify major constellations, use star charts, and understand how Earth's rotation and orbit change our view of the night sky.
Course Content
Core concepts covered throughout the Astronomy curriculum