Assignment:

you will be discussing currents events and recent research related to astronomy or cosmology

Note that planets and solar systems (covered in a separate chapter of our textbook that is not included in this course) do not directly fall under the disciplines of astronomy or cosmology.

• Choose a science news article that highlights a current event or recent research related to either astronomy or cosmology. In searching for an appropriate article, the following online science news sources are suggested. (Donotuse reference websites such as Wikipedia or Internet blogs as sources.)
  • https://www.sciencedaily.com
  • http://esciencenews.com
  • https://phys.org
• After reading and gaining a clear understanding of the article, construct an engaging three-paragraph essay that completely and concisely* fulfills the following requirements
  • Paragraph 1 - develop asummary of the article's main points
  • Paragraph 2 - outline direct and specific connections between the article and one or more specific concepts presented in this week's readings and lesson material relevant to the topic
  • Paragraph 3 - provide your perspective on the article's importance, drawing on your own experiences as applicable
• Provide the exact web address that links directly to the article

Thank you for your help