When we look at the night's sky, we are looking into the past at stars as they used to be. Some are big, bright and stable; some have changed size and colour over time; and some that you see died millions of years ago and are no longer there! This course explores how we use scientific methods to learn about how big and how far away some stars are, why some stars explode and others create black holes, and about how planets and groups of planets are established and move with respect to each other.
You will need a book to write in, a pen, and a ruler.
This term:
Level 2 students will study AS91192 Stars and Planetary Systems, externally assessed at the end of the year. As well as starting AS91188 Examine an Issue and it's Validity, which is internally assessed, and continue into term 2.
Level 3 students will complete AS91415 Investigate an Aspect of Astronomy, which is submitted and internally assessed during this term. They will then start studying AS91414 Processes in the Atmosphere System, which will continue into term 2.