I have a Master's in Liberal Arts from St. John's College. I worked as Assistant to the Director of Laboratory Science at St. John's for 5 years and I have been a high school science teacher for the last 13 years. The last eight years I have taught Astronomy to well over 900 students.

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Homework is offered every week but it is optional. The homework will consist of worksheets, short essays, and labs. If the homework is completed and submitted to me then I will grade it and offer feedback. If a letter grade or number grade is requested then it will be assigned to the work otherwise the student will receive feedback on what was done well and what needs to be worked on.
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Students will receive formative assessments throughout the 16 week class.They are optional  and they are done as take home assignments.  At the end of the 16 weeks students will receive a summative semester exam. Any student wishing to receive a grade for the class must complete the semester exam.
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Grades are optional. Students may take the class for either no grade, a pass or fail grade or a letter grade. Grades are calculated as shown below…
Attendance 15%
Participation 15%
Homework    20%
Semester exam 50%

All students who desire a letter grade must complete the semester exam to receive a letter grade.

Letter grades will be given in the form of a report card.

If a different  method of grading is desired that can be discussed as well.

An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield
Packing for Mars by Mary Roach
Astronomy Today 4th edition Prentice Hall
www.nasa.gov
Astronomy TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) Curriculum
www.space.com