Additional+Homework+for+Scholars

Additional Homework Assignments for those students enrolled in Astro120H
Scholars Students taking this class for honors by contract are required to do two additional homework assignment, as stated on scholars by contract you received at the beginning of term.

The first is a __1500 word biography of a famous astronomer__. See the board for the sign-up list of astronomers. No two students can write about the same person. The biography should include basic information such as birth and death dates, place of residence, family, etc... but should focus primarily on their scientific endeavors and how their findings/discoveries/innovations helps us us to understand stars and galaxies better. Also, put the astronomer and his/her work into context of what was occurring during their time and how significantly their work impacted the scientific/astronomical world at large. This assignment is worth 75 marks. Biographies are due Sunday, May 22nd, at 11:59 P.M., via turnitin.com (login as you did for the Griffith Observatory, and there is a link to turn in your biography there).

The second is a __Create-An-Assignment__. There are some concepts/subject for which I do not have well written homework assignments for my students. With this assignment you can pick a subject of your choice, within the curriculum of this Astro120 class, and create a homework assignment (complete with answers) with the goal of helping fellow students learn the material more fully. Be creative, make it enjoyable for the students (if possible)! Math should be kept to a minimum and the homework assignment you create should be worth between 20 and 30 points. This assignment is worth 50 points. It is due on the last day of class, Tuesday, May 31st, in my office, by 3:30 P.M.