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Do Now: Open this site in a new window (right click on the link and then select "Open in New Window"): http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.html
Scroll down and use "Form A" to view Sun and Moon data for the next 7 days. Use the data to fill in columns on the "Sun and Moon Data" handout. Save this handout - you will be using it in the future!
Using Polaris to Determine Latitude
For an interactive demonstration, open this site in a new window:
http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/spacesciences/observingsky/constellations4.htm
Mapping with Longitude & Latitude
Open this site in a new window: http://mapper.acme.com/
Challenge: Try to locate our school! In the "Lat/Long" box, fill in New York City's longitude & latitude coordinates (use your notes for reference).
What is our cosmic address?
Open this site in a new window: http://www.wordwizz.com/10exp0.htm
Click on the -1 and +1 buttons to zoom in or zoom out. Try to find the following information:
Volcano Update
Compare our current time with Mount St. Helens local time. What time zone is Mount St. Helens located in? How far ahead/behind are the clocks there?
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Volcanoes/Cascades/CurrentActivity/current_updates.html
Astronomy Images
Visit this site for interesting/unique views of our universe: http://www.space.com/php/multimedia/imagegallery/archive.php?category=pe