1. This semester in Space Science Honors was very interesting. Many works, projects and lessons in Galaxies, the Universe, characteristics or space, our Solar System and Moon were easy, complex, interesting and boring in their own ways. My favorite topic was definitely the galaxies. We got to learn something that was very close to us considering space while it entirely is something far from us. We have a lot to learn from it as well. Therefore, my favorite technological experience had to be the voice thread with the galaxy project. It seems interesting to be able to present in a different way to people, by a proofread, edited text and voice. the test on galaxies seemed extremely easy.
2. My least favorite topic matter was the Electromagnetic spectrum. It was difficult to grasp and apply to space with the spectroscope use with stars. Making the brochure was also difficult with the electromagnetic spectrum. There was so much information, work and other needs for such a brochure. I couldn't evenly do research, prioritize different tasks and other situations on it. I found the brochure program difficult to run as well. The turnout grade was poor in the electromagnetic spectrum.
3. There would be a couple of changes if I could make them. First, a little less projects would be helpful. I don't know if we needed all the projects that we did for each section or chapter or unit. I think we should have combined the main ideas from a couple of chapters to form a huge project. That reaches out to the brochure project as well. I think less information on the electromagnetic spectrum and more information on it's application to other subjects could be more productive. Also, if a brochure was to be made, I think more time on how to use it and even editing the program would be helpful.
4. There weren't any topics particularly difficult to grasp in my head. There was a lot of memorization necessary with any problems. The most difficult subject was obviously the electromagnetic spectrum. Again, the subject wasn't easy to apply to space. I think some more personal time on the matter in my study and some extra coverage and questionings in class were necessary. Besides that, the semester did go well and successful for me and appeared great for the class.

Moon Project Blog Reflection

The Return to the Moon Challenge involved many aspects. The goal was to have a group of astronauts return to the Moon to live there for 30 earth days. The astronauts have many considerations to live on the moon. A proper area to reside is necessary on the moon with plenty of resources. The base will need to be easily setup and light for transportation though suitable for astronauts to live on the moon. The entire challenge must be budgeted and proper resources and machinery transported as well. Research must be conducted and the base must be able to be expanded upon for future missions to the moon.

I liked the Return to the Moon Challenge for the work needed and project itself was big. I was part of the Geographic team, finding a proper place to settle on the moon. I liked searching the online with the maps as I did with Google Earth. Every suitable place I found seemed very interesting. What I liked even more was finding our lunar base's official settlement; Sinus Roris. I got to help construct the base to our geographic standards. This was a huge base with many details. It seemed interesting to settle there, looking for water as it was in the upper north and signs of the Moon's and even Earth's past. It was very interesting to imagine a real recolinization of the moon like our plan.

There were also aspects of the Return to the Moon Challenge that I disliked and was disappointed about. One upset was that the research to find specific information about Sinus Roris was nearly impossible. Most website had general data, not specific details. Time to build the base and powerpoint was limited because of our group's inability to agree on one idea, taking a lot of time to solve. We didn't know a lot of special effects for our presentation as well.

There are multiple things on the project I would have done to make the project better. I think the grading and required standards where well set. However, our personal project was done with sketches that weren't clear enough. I don't think enough time and dedication was given by the Geographic Team to find a proper spot though Sinus Roris was suitable. The Design Team should have spent more time researching the factors of a base. I felt like I did a lot of the work being told to do the entire powerpoint. I asked people if they had a chance to help, they could help. No one listened to each other and that's a problem that extends throughout these projects. Beyond that, the project was the project. I hope they are learning tools for people to understand the concept of these projects. It's frusturating.