Unit 8: Astronomy
Standard
S6E1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about current scientific views of the universe and how those views evolved.
a. Ask questions to determine changes in models of Earth’s position in the solar system, and origins of the universe as evidence that scientific theories change with the addition of new information. (Clarification statement: Students should consider Earth’s position in geocentric and heliocentric models and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.)
b. Develop a model to represent the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and in the known universe.
c. Analyze and interpret data to compare and contrast the planets in our solar system in terms of: size relative to Earth, surface and atmospheric features, relative distance from the sun, and ability to support life.
d. Develop and use a model to explain the interaction of gravity and inertia that governs the motion of objects in the solar system.
e. Ask questions to compare and contrast the characteristics, composition, and location of comets, asteroids, and meteoroids.
Key Vocabulary
S6E1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about current scientific views of the universe and how those views evolved.
a. Ask questions to determine changes in models of Earth’s position in the solar system, and origins of the universe as evidence that scientific theories change with the addition of new information. (Clarification statement: Students should consider Earth’s position in geocentric and heliocentric models and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.)
b. Develop a model to represent the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and in the known universe.
c. Analyze and interpret data to compare and contrast the planets in our solar system in terms of: size relative to Earth, surface and atmospheric features, relative distance from the sun, and ability to support life.
d. Develop and use a model to explain the interaction of gravity and inertia that governs the motion of objects in the solar system.
e. Ask questions to compare and contrast the characteristics, composition, and location of comets, asteroids, and meteoroids.
Key Vocabulary
Universe
Evolve Solar System Origin Universe Scientific Theory Geocentric heliocentric Big Bang Theory Revolution Orbit Sun Axis Newton's First Law of Motion Seasons Night/Day Star Meteor Mar 19, 2018Read textbook page 644-647
Review Standards Complete pretest unit 8 1st, 2nd, and 4th Planetarium Introduction 3rd Period Watershed Lab and guest speaker Mar 21, 2018
panDefine Key vocabulary words
review key vocabulary words Brainpop aliens video Pretend you are a scientist..."what characteristics are you looking for in planets to support life?"-relative to what planet What does relative mean? take the brainpop quiz Mar 23, 2018Starter (Review key concepts and vocab)
Short Quiz Legends of Learning Review Quiz Answers Panel 2 Read parts of A Wrinkle in Time Mar 26, 2018Starter page 557
Watch Brainpop Isaac Newton and Galileo Complete panel 3 and 4 Read A Wrinkle in Time and discuss Mar 28, 2018Review Standards and Key Concepts
Complete panel 7 Discuss panel 1-3 Read A Wrinkle in Time and discuss Mar 30, 2018Review Key Concepts
Discuss panel watch unexplained mysteries of the universe History channel season 2 episode 11 |
Milky Way
Relative Distance Solid Planets (inner) Terrestrial Planet Gas Planets/ Giant (outer) Atmospheric Features Gravity Inertia Comet Asteroids Meteoroids Scientific theory Rotation Phases of the Moon Tilt Solstice Cluster Dwarf Planet Mar 20, 3018
1st, 2nd, and 4th Watershed Lab and Guest Speaker
3rd Period Begin Unit 8 Notes Mar 22, 2018Review standards and key vocabulary words
watch the trailer for a wrinkle in time discuss 5 dimensions watch brainpop video over black holes take notes on 3 types of galaxies (irregular, spiral, and elliptical) Take the brainpop quiz graded Begin reading A Wrinkle in Time Mar 22, 2018Starter questions
1.) Explain the big bang theory 2.) Geocentric means. 3.) Heliocentric means. 4.) Explain the difference between a fact and a theory. 5.) What is the name of our galaxy? 6.) What is the shape of our galaxy? 7.) Put the following in order: galaxy-> solar system-> universe-> earth 8.) List the planets in order from the sun. Watch Brainpop "blackhole" Discuss 5 dimension Watch the trailer on "A Wrinkle in Time" Complete panel one of notes Mar 27, 2018Review Standards and Key Concepts
Complete panel 5 and 6 Complete worksheet comparing planets Read A Wrinkle in Time and discuss Mar 29Field Trip Mercedes Benz Stadium
Apr 09-13Georgia Milestone Testing
For science students will be completing their panels and putting them together 1-12. Upon completion students will complete packets over planets |