Astronomy Unit Test - Wednesday, May 31st

All Star students will take the Astronomy Unit Test on Wednesday, May 31st.   As in the past, there will be some cumulative questions from units we have studied earlier this year.  This Test is worth 100 points and is not and open-book style test.  Students will need to study to achieve success.



Please bring a #2 pencil with you to class.  Part of this test will be recorded onto a scantron answer sheet. Students should study everything in their binder since the start of the Astronomy Unit.   This includes Do Nows, handouts, packets, notes, homework assignments, and labs.

Don't forget... 10 or more Index Cards = +2 points on this Test!


Study Guide

• The Universe and Big Bang Theory
• Our Sun
• Stars
• Famous Astronomers and their models of our solar system
• NEO's:  Comets, Meteorites, Meteors, and Asteroids
• Our eight planets
• Relationship between Weight/Mass in space
• Our moon and its phases
• Eclipses
• Earth's rotation/revolution/seasons
• Tides

Additional Resources are available by clicking on "Unit 9:  Astronomy" in the toolbar on the right.

Extra help is available during your lunch period all week this week (except for Friday) and also on Tuesday next week (the day before the Test).  Please see Mrs. Cicione for a pass and bring your questions with you!