Instructor: Professor Robert Plumb
Day and Time: Wednesdays ****at 10:00pm
Requirement: Von Rheticus model magical telescope
Ever wonder what is beyond this Earth? Yes, the night sky may be beautiful, but knowledge of the heavens will also help you become a better witch or wizard. In Year One, you will observe the skies with a magical telescope, learn about our solar system neighbors, and discover how magic reflected off astronomical objects can affect us all on Earth. Come join us in Astronomy 101 - it’s an out of this world adventure!
Prerequisite(s): N/A Concurrent Enrollment: Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Herbology, History of Magic, Potions and Transfiguration.
O 90%-100%
EE 80%-89%
A 70%-79%
P 60%-69%
D 50%-59%
T <49%
O: Outstanding
E: Exceeds Expectations
A: Acceptable
P: Poor
D: Dreadful
T: Troll
There are three types of objective assignments - multiple choice, true/false, and short answer. Multiple choice and true/false are automatically graded, while short answers are graded by my PAs or me. All answers can be found in the lessons, so feel free to refer to the lesson during the exam if needed. Please ensure that your answers are correct before submitting them, as we cannot give you points for mistyped answers.
Everything that you need to know about an essay is in the rubric for the assignment. In general, we will be grading your response on whether or not you answer the question. Presentation counts as well - please use correct spelling and grammar. Also note that essays and short answers may only be submitted in English. PAs will be grading your essays, so please be patient. Note that there are no required essays in Year One Astronomy; they are all extra credit.