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.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Electromagnetic Spectrum
The electromagnetic spectrum is a group of different spectrums of radiation. The spectrums are categorized by differences in wavelength, frequency and energy. The wavelengths can differ from miles long to the size of an atom. The longest waves are radio waves and microwaves, the middle sized are infrared, Visible Light and ultraviolet (UV) waves and smallest waves are x-rays and gamma rays. The visible light is the only spectrum humans can see and this is the smallest portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum to see far space objects differently. They can't see most space well with only the visible light spectrum available. The spectrums that these objects produce are observed by astronomers. What they see tells them a lot about the object. They learn about the objects size, characteristics and how it effects Earth.
I liked a lot about this project. One the factors that satisfied me was the availability of resources ready to be recorded. I could simply open a resource and use it for research. Also, the brochure was an interesting way to explain you information. It seemed easier. What I didn't like about the project was the paraphrasing. The paraphrasing covered an entire research site. This took to long in my opinion unlike other paraphrases I've done. Because of this, I think the due date was too early.
To make the project better, first, the due date should have been later. Some classes wouldn't have to be dedicated to the project though. Also, the paraphrase should have been shorter. I could have been a harder topic but not an entire what seemed like four pages. These would be the efforts to make the project better. Overall, the project was successfully completed. I have a neutral opinion on it.
Astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum to see far space objects differently. They can't see most space well with only the visible light spectrum available. The spectrums that these objects produce are observed by astronomers. What they see tells them a lot about the object. They learn about the objects size, characteristics and how it effects Earth.
I liked a lot about this project. One the factors that satisfied me was the availability of resources ready to be recorded. I could simply open a resource and use it for research. Also, the brochure was an interesting way to explain you information. It seemed easier. What I didn't like about the project was the paraphrasing. The paraphrasing covered an entire research site. This took to long in my opinion unlike other paraphrases I've done. Because of this, I think the due date was too early.
To make the project better, first, the due date should have been later. Some classes wouldn't have to be dedicated to the project though. Also, the paraphrase should have been shorter. I could have been a harder topic but not an entire what seemed like four pages. These would be the efforts to make the project better. Overall, the project was successfully completed. I have a neutral opinion on it.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Space Science Honors Glog Project Questions
The Glog Project was about a particular star stage. Each group was assigned a different stage and had an example they had to research with it. The groups had to do research, create a handout, create a Glog presentation and share an oral presentation of the Glog with the class. The handout and Glog had to answer miscellaneous questions as well involving the HR diagram, planetary systems, Hubble telescope and many more as well. My group of Trevor, Nick and myself, Marty was assigned the Supernova and research about Supernova 1987A.
I enjoyed the type of project we did. I enjoyed all the research we did conducted. I also liked forming the handout and presentation for the Glog. I I liked to help with the Glog as well as other tasks that were performed.
What I didn't enjoy about the Glog was solving all the miscellaneous questions. They required extra research, extra time and work. It was also difficult to incorporate them into the Glog and handout. What was also difficult was getting citation information from all the sources that we used. Even if I used Easybib.com, not all URLs typed into the site came back with results. Therefore, some citations had to be personally made on Easybib.
To make the project better, I would have tried to use a different format. I would have tried to use less miscellaneous questions if I could have control over the project format. This would require less research. The less research would require less painful citation making. Most of my problems would be solved. Even if I couldn't change the format and would have to put up with the unnecessary, I could still do more to improve my projects quality. First, I should have completed all my research before starting any other parts of my project. Second, I should have recorded all the site information when I used a site. Third, I could have made my script into a presentation format so it would have been easier to present. Lastly, my script was missing a question that should have been on it but was on the Glog. Besides that, my groups project was successful.
I enjoyed the type of project we did. I enjoyed all the research we did conducted. I also liked forming the handout and presentation for the Glog. I I liked to help with the Glog as well as other tasks that were performed.
What I didn't enjoy about the Glog was solving all the miscellaneous questions. They required extra research, extra time and work. It was also difficult to incorporate them into the Glog and handout. What was also difficult was getting citation information from all the sources that we used. Even if I used Easybib.com, not all URLs typed into the site came back with results. Therefore, some citations had to be personally made on Easybib.
To make the project better, I would have tried to use a different format. I would have tried to use less miscellaneous questions if I could have control over the project format. This would require less research. The less research would require less painful citation making. Most of my problems would be solved. Even if I couldn't change the format and would have to put up with the unnecessary, I could still do more to improve my projects quality. First, I should have completed all my research before starting any other parts of my project. Second, I should have recorded all the site information when I used a site. Third, I could have made my script into a presentation format so it would have been easier to present. Lastly, my script was missing a question that should have been on it but was on the Glog. Besides that, my groups project was successful.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Beginning Questions for Blog
1. I am Martin of GHS and I am a very busy person. I play tennis, run x-country, am a BSA SPL and student Council Representative and have many other tasks with family, friends and other people. I am 14 years old, a freshman and I am interested in the medical and military fields, wanting to be an officer in the Army National Guard in the future being a field surgeon in the MedCorps. I am especially working in school taking mostly honors classes to challenge myself.
2. I took honors space science for a couple of reasons. First, I wanted to be very active in school taking difficult classes to get the extra challenge and recognition. I obviously would have to take Space Science to graduate, therefore, I took honors just to add the extra challenge. I am very interested in space with it's extensiveness, being raised by a father who was very interested in the stars. I would enjoy looking into his telescope on clear nights to see the moon and other stars. Therefore, I am interested in taking honors.
3. The obivious subject I am trying to get from this class is the graduation credit. Besides this, I want a true explanation of space that I haven't recieved from middle school. I also want to learn more about our impact on space and what we do to unfold its mysteries.
2. I took honors space science for a couple of reasons. First, I wanted to be very active in school taking difficult classes to get the extra challenge and recognition. I obviously would have to take Space Science to graduate, therefore, I took honors just to add the extra challenge. I am very interested in space with it's extensiveness, being raised by a father who was very interested in the stars. I would enjoy looking into his telescope on clear nights to see the moon and other stars. Therefore, I am interested in taking honors.
3. The obivious subject I am trying to get from this class is the graduation credit. Besides this, I want a true explanation of space that I haven't recieved from middle school. I also want to learn more about our impact on space and what we do to unfold its mysteries.
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