ASTRONOMY
DSST PREP Study Journal cover Students may be interested in Saylor's Astronomy course, a free college-level course. PRIMARY SOURCES: Georgia Virtual Learning Astronomy course Teach Astronomy Astronomy Class Online Khan Academy Astronomy videos Astronomy Today - designed to accompany textbook but can be used alone; with quizzes, activites, and suggested additional links |
ADDITIONAL SOURCES: Astronomy Picture of the Day - hosted by NASA Astronomy Interactives Astronomy Timeline General Astronomy Views of the Solar System Online Astronomy Academy - choose course 2 Astronomy and the Universe DSST Astronomy Fact Sheet - includes outline, test description, and sample questions. |
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TEST PRACTICE AND FINAL EXAM:
Astronomy Sample Test - answers not provided
Practice Final Test - answers are on same page
Final Exam & Answer Keys - choice of released exams (scroll down the screen.)
Recommended Course of Study:
Complete the Georgia Virtual course and read through Teach Astronomy. Go through the lessons at the Astronomy Class Online site. Watch the Khan Academy videos. (Choose which videos. Some are more applicable to Earth Science studies.)
Visit the Astronomy Today website and work through the multiple choice, labeling, practice problems and true/false questions. Note: The animations clips may not work on current versions of Windows Media Player, but can be played on Real Player (free download). Copy the animation clip URL by right-clicking on the link and selecting "Copy Shortcut". In Real Player, click --> File --> Open, and paste in the link.
Use the additional resources to study more about specific topics, such as "the Solar System." Finish with the practice test, then one of the final exams.
Visit your local library for more information on astronomy, if needed.