Astronomy [at] PCC http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com Our Solar System Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:05:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Reminder for Tuesday, November 24 http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=535 http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=535#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:04:44 +0000 admin http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=535 There will be no class this Tuesday, November 24.  You have been given this class time to research your speech/paper topic at either the PCC Library or the UA Libraries.  Do not waste this time because you will not be given any other opportunity to go to the library during class time.

]]> http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?feed=rss2&p=535 0 Speech/Paper Criteria http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=533 http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=533#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:02:39 +0000 admin http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=533 The Speech/Paper Criteria link is now active under Links > Class Resources.  You are expected to download, print, and read the guidelines.  They will be strictly adhered to in grading your paper and speech (200 pts possible).

]]> http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?feed=rss2&p=533 0 Speech Topics Due http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=524 http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=524#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:01:20 +0000 admin http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=524 Speech Topics Due Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Noon

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A.  Choose an object inside the Solar System

  1. Planet (including dwarf planets)
  2. Moon
  3. Comet
  4. Asteroid
  5. NO SUN

B.  You must email me 3 (THREE) topics by Thursday, November 12 at noon (12pm).

C.  This will require library work (PIMA / UA)

D.  All Sources must by Peer Reviewed Sources ONLY (i.e. journals) & must by from 1999 to present

  1. The following are the only acceptable exceptions
  • Scientific American
  • Sky & Telescope
  • Astronomy Today
  • Nature
  • Science

*  Failure to either pick an appropriate topic AND/OR to email me 3 (THREE) topics by Thursday noon will result in my picking your topic!

YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CHANGE YOUR TOPIC ONCE YOU HAVE SELECTED OR BEEN ASSIGNED IT

]]> http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?feed=rss2&p=522 0 Reminder- Geo Lab Practical http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=519 http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=519#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:14:21 +0000 admin http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=519 There will be a geology lab practical (lab exam) this Thursday, November 5, 2009.  The practical will start at 6 pm sharp.

]]> http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?feed=rss2&p=519 0 Portfolio #2 Due Date- Nov. 19 http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=517 http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=517#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:25:16 +0000 admin http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=517 Portfolio #2 Due Date is Nov. 19

]]> http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?feed=rss2&p=517 0 Portfolio #2 – Due Thursday, Nov. 19 http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=515 http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=515#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:22:32 +0000 admin http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=515 Portfolio criterion can be found at Links > Class Resources > Portfolio Criteria

Reminder:  Even if you have missed handing in an assignment on a specific due date, you must complete and include that assignment in your portfolio.  If that assignment is not in your portfolio, you will be docked.  Remember also to make any fixes to your portfolio as you were instructed on the grade sheet.

]]> http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?feed=rss2&p=515 0 Exam #1 Due Date Reminder http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=513 http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=513#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:08:40 +0000 admin http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=513 Reminder:  Exam #1 is due in class this Tuesday, October 27, 2009.  Email submissions will not be accepted.

]]> http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?feed=rss2&p=513 0 Exam #1 Reminder http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=510 http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=510#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:53:46 +0000 admin http://www.astpcc.javelinamedia.com/?p=510 Exam #1 will be due in class on Tuesday, October 27, 2009.  Remember to follow ALL assignment criteria.

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