[KH01423]

Year; Open to grades 11-12; Prerequisite: none

• Fulfills 1.0 credit towards KHS science graduation requirement.
• Three (3) HPU Dual Credits for PHYS 1020 will ONLY be earned during semester 2.

Astronomy is the scientific study of the contents of the entire universe. This introductory course enables students to develop and apply knowledge of the universe and compare the conditions, properties, and motions of bodies in space. The content includes, but is not limited to, historical astronomy, astronomical instruments, the celestial sphere, the solar system, the earth as a system in space, the earth/moon system, the sun as a star, and stars. Emphasis shall be placed on concepts basic to Earth, including materials, processes, history, and the environment. Astronomy is a dual-credit, elective course offered in partnership with Hawai‘i Pacific University (HPU). The course satisfies the graduation requirements of Kamehameha Schools High School Science, as well as requirements for Physics 1020 (Astronomy) at Hawai‘i Pacific University.

PHYS 1020 Fulfills AA Distribution Requirement: The Natural World