TABLE OF CONTENTS - Lindbergh School District

Astronomy
Rationale:
The Lindbergh School District science curriculum respects the importance of science literacy for all students. The
curriculum based upon the Missouri Show-Me Standards si student-centered and will allow students to explore,
discover, understand and apply science to our ever changing universe. The goal of Astronomy is for students to
gain a better understanding for the complexity of our universe and the broad range of studies involved in
Astronomy. It is our goal that the students recognize and understand simple natural phenomena such as the
constituents of our solar system, electromagnetic radiation, galaxies, nebulae, and other concepts that are vital to
understanding and learning more about our universe.
Course Description:
This course is designed for students interested in studying space science. Some of the topics include star formation, observing the
objects beyond our earth, how our sun affects our earth, theoretical discussion on our solar system, galaxy and universe, and current
NASA programs and future space exploration. Upon completion of Astronomy, students will have a better appreciation for the
universe, as well as our world. Content will be presented through lecture, video, individual and group projects, field trip, labs, and
computer based research.
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