Tuesday, June 18, 2013

For next class

Quiz topics:

1.  electromagnetic spectrum
2.  the connection between speed, frequency and wavelength
3.  the parts of a wave
4.  the basics of how a lens works
5.  the meaning of "spectrum" and what you viewed when looking through the diffraction glasses at the gas tubes

Things to consider for your brief planet presentation:

1.  Origin of name
2.  Comparison to Earth (mass, diameter, gravitation)
3.  Does it have moons?  Is there something interesting about its moons?
4.  Period/time for one orbit
5.  Distance (a) from Sun
6.  Atmosphere?
7.  What is the primary make-up of the planet?
8.  Interesting features that can be seen on the planet
9.  What you find particularly interesting or compelling about the planet
10.  Anything really strange about your planet?

Please email me your notes before class.  I can provide images and will post your notes to the blog.

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