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emjay · 01-19-2013, 05:42 PM

SPOILER!!: catching up

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We see from these lyrics several connections to astronomy. The more obvious connection is the use of star. It is also connected in that it shows man's curiosity of the cosmos and even gives a little bit of scientific explanation as to when most stars are visible in the sky. Most because there was a very VERY big star, our sun, that is most visible during the day because the Earth is rotating around it. When our part of Earth faces it, the sun's blue light - the same light that makes the sky blue, mind you - is so bright that it makes all other stars appear to vanish. BUT ANYWAY! I want you all to take a moment to think about what songs you know that you think have a connection to astronomy. Muggle and wizarding music, it doesn't matter. No connection is too small! Please only share one song please. No need to go into too much detail as to why it connects to astronomy. You may sing a few verses as well if you wish. " In fact, he highly encouraged it. "Oh, and if you could please say your name before you answer I would appreciate it."

At the start of class, Ethan lazily turned his eyes from the weird disturbance over the lint roller to the now singing professor. Hmm.. that was an interesting way to begin things, he supposed.. And now they were supposed to sing? Ethan searched his mind for any songs he knew that could in any way be connected to Astronomy. Of course way back when he was homeschooled, there were plenty of educational songs his mother would sing with him to help him remember things.

Raising his hand, the Ravenclaw answered, "Ethan McCarthy, sir.. There's one I know called "What is a Shooting Star?" by a really old band called They Might Be Giants." Of course it had been years before he realized that it wasn't just a song his mother made up to help him in his studies. Clearing his throat the 16 year old began to sing it..

"A shooting star is not a star
It's not a star at all
A shooting star's a meteor
That's heading for a fall

A shooting star is not a star
Why does it shine so bright?
The friction as it falls through air
Produces heat and light

A shooting star or meteor
Whichever name you like
The minute it comes down to earth
It's called a meteorite"

Of course, it sounded better when sung by two people in a round, but Ethan was sure he got the idea across.

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

"Very good all of you and thank you for being brave and singing." Most of them anyway and it hadn't been a requirement to sing. They had humored him though, which he appreciated. Awesome points to them all! "However, none of managed to mention the song that inspired this lesson." Shame really. There had been house points up as a reward for anyone that did."Are any of you familiar with the song Catch a Falling Star performed by Perry Como?" With a quick tap of his wand on the projector, lyrics written in bold white text appeared on the domed ceiling over the night sky for students to read. "As you may have been able to infer from all this, the theme of this term is stars and today we will be focusing on something rather special. A star that isn't really a star but has been mislabeled as one by humans. Often called shooting stars or falling stars like in the song, there is a proper name for this phenomena. Can anyone tell me what that is?"

OOC: it is alright to repeat answers here. Your student character doesn't have to answer either if IC it would make more sense for them not to know which Airey is talking about. Points are not awarded for correct answers only This lesson will continue in hopefully 15 hours.

Catch up posts are allowed if you missed a question, but PLEASE put it under a spoiler tag or else you will not receive credit for your efforts.

Once he finished his song, Ethan turned his attention back to the Professor and what he now had on the board. That song sounded remotely familiar.. like something he might have heard when he was very young. Shooting stars.. yes, he had just recalled a song about them.. Should he sing it again? No? Maybe he'd just answer the question..

Raising his hand, Ethan offered, "I suppose the phenomenon is called a meteor shower.. but it depends on where the object is located in order to give it a name. If it's moving through space it's called a meteoroid, but once it enters the Earth's atmosphere it's called a meteor." And that's where it would be visible enough to be seen. "Then if it actually hits the ground, it's called a meteorite."

01-19-2013, 05:42 PM	#98 (permalink)
emjay Pygmy Puff Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: working Posts: 18,275 Hogwarts RPG Name: Phoenix Marchbanks Ravenclaw Fourth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Wiley Whittebrook Hufflepuff Second Year x12 x5	Unforgivably Cursed \| adultescent SPOILER!!: catching up Quote: We see from these lyrics several connections to astronomy. The more obvious connection is the use of star. It is also connected in that it shows man's curiosity of the cosmos and even gives a little bit of scientific explanation as to when most stars are visible in the sky. Most because there was a very VERY big star, our sun, that is most visible during the day because the Earth is rotating around it. When our part of Earth faces it, the sun's blue light - the same light that makes the sky blue, mind you - is so bright that it makes all other stars appear to vanish. BUT ANYWAY! I want you all to take a moment to think about what songs you know that you think have a connection to astronomy. Muggle and wizarding music, it doesn't matter. No connection is too small! Please only share one song please. No need to go into too much detail as to why it connects to astronomy. You may sing a few verses as well if you wish. " In fact, he highly encouraged it. "Oh, and if you could please say your name before you answer I would appreciate it." At the start of class, Ethan lazily turned his eyes from the weird disturbance over the lint roller to the now singing professor. Hmm.. that was an interesting way to begin things, he supposed.. And now they were supposed to sing? Ethan searched his mind for any songs he knew that could in any way be connected to Astronomy. Of course way back when he was homeschooled, there were plenty of educational songs his mother would sing with him to help him remember things. Raising his hand, the Ravenclaw answered, "Ethan McCarthy, sir.. There's one I know called "What is a Shooting Star?" by a really old band called They Might Be Giants." Of course it had been years before he realized that it wasn't just a song his mother made up to help him in his studies. Clearing his throat the 16 year old began to sing it.. "A shooting star is not a star It's not a star at all A shooting star's a meteor That's heading for a fall A shooting star is not a star Why does it shine so bright? The friction as it falls through air Produces heat and light A shooting star or meteor Whichever name you like The minute it comes down to earth It's called a meteorite" Of course, it sounded better when sung by two people in a round, but Ethan was sure he got the idea across. Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie "Very good all of you and thank you for being brave and singing." Most of them anyway and it hadn't been a requirement to sing. They had humored him though, which he appreciated. Awesome points to them all! "However, none of managed to mention the song that inspired this lesson." Shame really. There had been house points up as a reward for anyone that did."*Are any of you familiar with the song Catch a Falling Star* performed by Perry Como?*" With a quick tap of his wand on the projector, lyrics written in bold white text appeared on the domed ceiling over the night sky for students to read. "As you may have been able to infer from all this, the theme of this term is stars and today we will be focusing on something rather special. A star that isn't really a star but has been mislabeled as one by humans. Often called shooting stars or falling stars* like in the song, there is a proper name for this phenomena. Can anyone tell me what that is?" OOC: it is alright to repeat answers here. Your student character doesn't have to answer either if IC it would make more sense for them not to know which Airey is talking about. Points are not awarded for correct answers only This lesson will continue in hopefully 15 hours. Catch up posts are allowed if you missed a question, but PLEASE put it under a spoiler tag or else you will not receive credit for your efforts. Once he finished his song, Ethan turned his attention back to the Professor and what he now had on the board. That song sounded remotely familiar.. like something he might have heard when he was very young. Shooting stars.. yes, he had just recalled a song about them.. Should he sing it again? No? Maybe he'd just answer the question.. Raising his hand, Ethan offered, "I suppose the phenomenon is called a meteor shower.. but it depends on where the object is located in order to give it a name. If it's moving through space it's called a meteoroid, but once it enters the Earth's atmosphere it's called a meteor." And that's where it would be visible enough to be seen. "Then if it actually hits the ground, it's called a meteorite." __________________ started like a knight in a fairytale_______________________________________________ ended like a moth in flames______________________ ______________________don't you worry I'll be fine _________________________________________________you were good for the plot line