Unit 1 Origin of the Universe & Solar System

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unit materials, files, and links

The days of the Unit can be followed using the Daily Agenda slide deck and Google Classroom

Regents Earth Science Agenda 2021-2022

Day 1 - IN CLASS

Complete this introduction with guidance from your instructor

Unit 1a Student Materials - Unit Launch - Planet Earth is an Ideal Place for Life (2018-19)

Student document - Google Classroom Assignment

Day 1 - We will only complete the Explore: Investigating Wave Behavior

DO NOT turn this in, will will be revisiting this document at the end of the Unit to complete it with the knowledge and data from the Unit.

Unit 1 Day 2 - IN CLASS - complete to the stop sign.

This document will be revisited at the end of the unit and can ONLY by completed after learning the content of the unit.

Unit 1b Performance task: Hunting for Earth 2.0 - Student Version

Student document - Google Classroom Assignment

Planet Earth Trailer

00:02:46

The Hidden Impacts of Climate Change

00:05:22

How Many Planets are in the Galaxy?

00:07:04

Unit 1 Day 3 - IN CLASS

Life on Earth Timeline

What does a planet need to support life - think about all of the information you have been presented with so far this week.

Unit 1 Day 3 - Driving Question Board Padlets

Unit 1 Day 4 - IN CLASS

Activity 1 - Gallery Walk of Habitable Zone Student Drawings in the classroom with student drawings zoomed in on Chromebook screen followed by brief discussion of scientific and keys/labeling.

Activity 2 - RUMORS - Students write 1 statement about the Driving Questions

What is the universe and how did it begin?

Has it changed over time? If so, how?

Activity 3 - Domino Share - After Rumors students share the post-it they received last from RUMORS

Activity 4 - Doppler Effect Video and accompanying document below with a brief discussion of SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE

Throughout the class, students were encouraged to be specific and scientific in their statements, avoid generalizations and unclear statements, and to become more and more independent in their own learning process.

The Doppler Effect

Lab 2 Investigating Light From Stars in Other Galaxies.pdf

Student document - Google Classroom Assignment

Lab 2 Investigating Light From Stars in Other Galaxies

Unit 1 Day 5 - IN CLASS

The Doppler Effect - Continued

zonalandeducation.com/mstm/physics/waves/dopplerEffect/dopplerEffect.html

Flash animation - plays using RUFFLE extension

Doppler Shift Flash animation - plays using RUFFLE extension

P2 & P6 Lab day - Up to 3rd animation p. 7 of Lab 2 Investigating Light From Stars in Other Galaxies

P4 & P8 - Through 2nd animation p. 3 of Lab 2 Investigating Light From Stars in Other Galaxies

Unit 1 Day 6 - IN CLASS

Doppler Shift Flash animation - plays using RUFFLE extension

Complete Lab 2 through the 3rd Animation

P2 & P6 - completed through p. 9 of Lab 2 Investigating Light From Stars in Other Galaxies

P 4 & P8 - completed through p. 7 of Lab 2 Investigating Light From Stars in Other Galaxies

Unit 1 Day 7 - IN CLASS

Complete Lab 2 and start the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning p. 14

Unit 1 Day 8 - IN CLASS

Do Now - Complete the SEE-THINK-WONDER document in Google Classroom

Lab 2 Continued

Complete the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning p. 14

Watch the video Introduction to the Big Bang

Complete the Balloon Model of the Universe p. 14 & 15

Begin Close Reading of p. 16 How can we test our claim of a small, dense, and hot early universe?

Unit 1 Day 9 - IN CLASS

Unit 1 Quiz 1 Today

Unit 1 Day 10 - IN CLASS

Unit 1 Quiz 1 - Go Over - Introduction to the ESRT

2011-earth-science-reference-tables-english.pdf

Every student was given a paper copy

ESRT - Earth Science Reference Tables - Linked Here

16 pages of information

We learn to use these item by item as we go through the course

Expected to use this on:

Homework

Labs

Classwork

Quizzes

Tests - I provide a test copy for Unit Exams

NYS Regents Exam - a new, never used copy is provided for this exam

P2 & P6 - Lab 3 NV Unit 1 Part 2 Exploring Gravity - This is a one period Lab

Unit 1 Day 11 - IN CLASS

Unit 1 Quiz 1 - Retake Opportunity

P4 & P8 - Begin Lab 3 NV Unit 1 Part 2 Exploring Gravity - This is a one period Lab

Neil deGrasse Tyson explains gravity

This is way more complex than Regents Earth Science Level

What we need was studied by Newton and explained at the beginning of the video

Excellent demonstration of gravity

Discussion and visualization of preferred direction of orbit of objects

Unit 1 Day 12 - IN CLASS

Introduction to the Life Cycle of Stars - Frank Gregorio

Unit 1 Part 3a 5E Plan - Life Cycle of a Star - Student Materials (2019) Evans - Google Docs.pdf

Classwork Assignment - Google Classroom

Unit 1 Part 3a Engage: How Long Do Other Stars Last? How Long Are Other Stars Stable?

READ carefully

Complete the first 3 prompts.

Watch Video

Complete File

Add your Observations from the document to the Padlet - Your name must appear in the SUBJECT line to get credit for this assignment

Video from the classwork assignment

Crab Supernova 1054

Messier 1 (The Crab Nebula)This large mosaic of the Crab Nebula, also known as M1, was assembled from 24 individual exposures captured by Hubble over three months.

Additional Information

Nasa imagery and information on Crab Nebula

Unit 1 Day 13 - IN CLASS

Lab 4 Properties of Stars Unit 1 Part 3b - Google Classroom

Close READ the first two pages of Lab 4 and think about what you are seeing.

Compare your thoughts to the initial padlet - Driving Board Questions

Respond to the prompts on the first two pages ONLY for now.

Class discussion - What did we see in the image of stars?

Read the text about why and how the model was developed.
Follow all listed procedures.
Make sure you Closely READ p. 3 & 4 of the Lab before trying to use the model and complete p. 5

Link to Star in a Box simulation Model

Unit 1 Day 14 - IN CLASS

Continue Lab 4

Link to Star in a Box simulation Model

Continue with the Star in a Box simulation model

Read the text about why and how the model was developed.
Follow all listed procedures.
Make sure you Closely READ p. 3 & 4 of the Lab before trying to use the model and complete p. 5
After completing p. 5 continue using the Star in a Box simulation model for Group 1 and complete the data table on p. 6
Use well thought out answers for the prompts on p. 7
After completing p. 7 continue using the Star in a Box simulation model for Group 2 and complete the data table on p. 8
Use well thought out answers for the prompts on p. 9
After completing p. 9 continue using the Star in a Box simulation model for Group 3 and complete the data table on p. 10
Use well thought out answers for the prompts on p. 11
Complete the SEE-THINK-WONDER on p. 12
Turn in the Lab on time before the due date.

Unit 1 Day 15 - IN CLASS

Continue Lab 4

Go over how to analyze the MASS data from the Star in a Box simulator model. p. 3-5

Class Demo of how to READ & interpret the instructions to get the correct information for p. 5 data

Complete the lab following the demonstrations, models, and procedures

P2 & P6 Lab double periods today - Lab due today by 11:59 PM

P4 & P8 Single periods today - Lab due tomorrow by 11:59 PM

Lab 4 Close Reading & Interpreting Instructions

Unit 1 Day 16 - IN CLASS

Periods 4 & 8 Complete Lab 4 Today - Google Classroom

Due by 11:59 PM Tonight

Periods 2 & 6 Begin Lab 5 Today - Google Classroom

Close READ each part of the Lab and carefully complete every portion.

Make sure every portion is complete to the best of your ability.

Turn in by due date.

Lab 5 Unit 1 Part 3c Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram - Life Cycle of a Star - Google Docs.pdf

Lab 5 HR Diagram - Graph Template - Google Docs.pdf

Period 2 & Period 6 combined effort to create this model

Unit 1 Day 17 - IN CLASS

Periods 4 & 8 Begin Lab 5 Today - Google Classroom

Periods 2 & 6 Continue Lab 5 Today - Google Classroom

Close READ each part of the Lab and carefully complete every portion.

Make sure every portion is complete to the best of your ability.

Turn in by due date.

Lab 5 Unit 1 Part 3c Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram - Life Cycle of a Star - Google Docs.pdf

Lab 5 HR Diagram - Graph Template - Google Docs.pdf

Period 6 - Class Model

Period 8 - Class Model

Unit 1 Day 18 - IN CLASS

DO NOW Assignment - Google Classroom

Lab 5 Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Unit 1 Part 3c - Life Cycle of a Star

Read over your See-Think-Wonders from p. 3 of the lab

Post your BEST See-Think-Wonder on the attached Padlet

ESRT p. 15 Characteristics of Stars (H-R Diagram)

4 Variables on this graph

Vertical axis - left side is LUMINOSITY measured in values of The Sun
Vertical axis - right side is SIZE small to massive

Direct Relationship between LUMINOSITY and SIZE

Horizontal axis - SURFACE TEMPERATURE (K) and COLOR (visible spectrum)

Direct Relationship between SURFACE TEMPERATURE and COLOR

Unit 1 Day 19 - IN CLASS

Short 10 Question MC Quiz Today - Formative

Lab 5 Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Unit 1 Part 3c - Life Cycle of a Star

Complete the Lab with well thought out responses

Make sure you READ carefully and follow all procedures

Unit 1 Day 20 - IN CLASS

Last Day in class for Lab 5

Lab 5 Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Unit 1 Part 3c - Life Cycle of a Star

Complete the Lab with well thought out responses

Make sure you READ carefully and follow all procedures

Begin Hunting for Earth 2.0 - Revisited

Go back to the performance task Hunting for Earth 2.0 - Link to this on Google Classroom Assignment

Read and annotate the habitable zone article attached.

Complete sections 2 & 3 of Hunting for Earth 2.0

Section 2 - methods of exoplanet detection - Link to the right

Section 3 - look at where the stars fall on the Characteristics of Stars chart, then determine the color of the star and estimate the life span of the star from where it is on the chart

Look at the questions on the driving question board to see what has been answered already.

5 Ways to Find a Planet | Explore – Exoplanet Exploration: Planets Beyond our Solar SystemNASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program, the search for planets and life beyond our solar system.

Period 2

Period 4

Period 6

Period 8

Elements Forged in Stars

Crab Supernova 1054

Unit 1 Day 21 - IN CLASS

Complete Hunting for Earth 2.0 - Revisited

Go back to the performance task Hunting for Earth 2.0 - Link to this on Google Classroom Assignment

Read and annotate the habitable zone article attached.

Complete sections 2 & 3 of Hunting for Earth 2.0

Section 2 - methods of exoplanet detection - Link to the right

Section 3 - look at where the stars fall on the Characteristics of Stars chart, then determine the color of the star and estimate the life span of the star from where it is on the chart

Look at the questions on the driving question board to see what has been answered already.

5 Ways to Find a Planet | Explore – Exoplanet Exploration: Planets Beyond our Solar SystemNASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program, the search for planets and life beyond our solar system.

Periods 4 & 8 Begin Lab 6 Today - Google Classroom

This is a One Period Lab

Use your ESRT p. 15 Solar System Data

Sequence the 8 planets based on proximity to the Sun

Use the patterns you identify to add observations to the See column of the SEE-THINK-WONDER document

Each group should identify a minimum of 5 patterns and have them in the SEE column

For each pattern identified, brainstorm ideas in your group and note your ideas and questions in the THINK and WONDER columns

Choose your best SEE-THINK-WONDER and add to the Padlet using the subject Solar System Patterns

Share your SEE-THINKN-WONDER with the class

Challenge - Which group has the best ideas!!

Period 4 Unit 1 Padlet Wall

Period 8 Unit 1 Padlet Wall

Unit 1 Day 22 - IN CLASS

Periods 2 & 6 Begin Lab 6 Today - Google Classroom

This is a One Period Lab

Use your ESRT p. 15 Solar System Data

Sequence the 8 planets based on proximity to the Sun

Use the patterns you identify to add observations to the See column of the SEE-THINK-WONDER document

Each group should identify a minimum of 5 patterns and have them in the SEE column

For each pattern identified, brainstorm ideas in your group and note your ideas and questions in the THINK and WONDER columns

Choose your best SEE-THINK-WONDER and add to the Padlet using the subject Solar System Patterns

Share your SEE-THINKN-WONDER with the class

Challenge - Which group has the best ideas!!

Period 2 Unit 1 Padlet Wall

Period 6 Unit 1 Padlet Wall

My wonder: Do all planets travel at the same velocity?

Quick Internet Search - graphic below

Unit 1 Day 23 - IN CLASS

ALL Classes

Observe the Density Demonstration

Read - Generate - Sort - Solve

READ the article linked in the assignment.

GENERATE ideas with your table partner.

SORT - Star the Ideas that are Most Useful

SOLVE - Create and annotate drawings that explain how the metal sphere had a higher mass than the plastic sphere of the same volume and shape.

POST - Take a screenshot of your drawings and post it on the padlet wall with the subject - Density of Spheres

Density Demo - In Class

2 Plastic Spheres - Balanced

Same Volume

1 Plastic Sphere & 1 Metal Sphere - Not Balanced

Same Volume

Unit 1 Day 24 - IN CLASS

ALL Classes - Lab 7 What is Density?

The Great Clip Challenge

READ the procedures in the lab.

FOLLOW every step as written.

COMPLETE the lab using scientific teamwork in your group.

POST a screenshot of your final data table on the Unit 1 Padlet Wall using the subject Density Trials

P2 & P6 Complete Lab 7 - Padlet Wall using the subject Density Trials

Unit 1 Day 25 - IN CLASS

P4 & P8 Complete Lab 7 - Padlet Wall using the subject Density Trials

Periods 2 & 6 Begin Lab 8 - POST a screenshot of BOTH data tables on the Unit 1 Padlet Wall using the subject Effect of Temperature On Different Materials.

READ the procedures in the lab.
FOLLOW every step as written.
COMPLETE the lab using scientific teamwork in your table pairs.
POST a screenshot of BOTH data tables on the Unit 1 Padlet Wall using the subject Effect of Temperature On Different Materials.

Unit 1 Day 26 - IN CLASS

ALL Classes

Lab 8 The Effect of Temperature On Different Materials

READ the procedures in the lab.
FOLLOW every step as written.
COMPLETE the lab using scientific teamwork in your table pairs.
POST a screenshot of BOTH data tables on the Unit 1 Padlet Wall using the subject Effect of Temperature On Different Materials.

Unit 1 Day 27 - IN CLASS

ALL Classes

Lab 9 Unit 1 Part 4e Explain 2: What might explain the structure of the solar system?

READ the procedures in the lab.
FOLLOW every step as written.
COMPLETE the lab using scientific teamwork in your table pairs.
POST - There are 3 items to post using specific subjects on the padlet wall

Unit 1 Day 28 - IN CLASS

ALL Classes

Go over Unit 1 Quiz 3

Lab 9 Unit 1 Part 4e Explain 2: What might explain the structure of the solar system?

READ the procedures in the lab.
FOLLOW every step as written.
COMPLETE the lab using scientific teamwork in your table pairs.
POST - There are 3 items to post using specific subjects on the padlet wall

Unit 1 Day 29 - IN CLASS

ALL Classes

Go back to the Initial performance task Hunting for Earth 2.0

Complete Section 4

What characteristics do you think a planet would need to have in order to be habitable?

Use the links to Eyes on Exoplanets to complete the second data table:

What planet(s) from the NASA exoplanet data set on the following page would you further investigate in order to find a habitable planet?

P2 & P6 - Begin Lab 10

Unit 1 Day 30 - IN CLASS

P2 & P6 - Complete Lab 10 and turn in

P4 & P8 - Begin Lab 10

Lab 10

Part 1 - complete and POST a screenshot of your graph with the subject Period of Revolution Graph

Part 2 - we will complete this as a class using the simulator

The orbit simulator is a windows based or mac based simulator - it will not run on the Chromebook

Unit 1 Day 31 - IN CLASS

P2 & P6 - Begin Lab 11

P4 & P8 - Complete Lab 10 and turn in, Begin Lab 11

Lab 11 Unit 1 Part 5c Orbital Motion of Celestial Objects

READ carefully
Learn the important Structure of an Ellipse
Rearrange the eccentricity equation
Calculate the scaled distance between foci
Use the Eyes on Exoplanets simulator to determine if the planet stays within the habitable zone
POST a screenshot of your data table with the subject Eccentricity Calculations

Unit 1 Day 32 - IN CLASS

ALL Classes

Safety Precautions:

Tacks are sharp and can only be used as instructed.

Any safety violation is an automatic referral.

Lab 12 Eccentricity & Elliptical Orbits - In Class ONLY

READ the entire lab very carefully.
FOLLOW each procedure as written.
COMPLETE at least Procedure 1-10 today in class 10/28
CONTINUE if you have time.
We will work on this again on Monday 11/01

Unit 1 Day 33 - IN CLASS

ALL Classes

In Class - Unit 1 Practice Exam

Use your ESRT
Use test taking strategies
- READ carefully
- THINK about what you know
- ANALYZE the information
- READ & ELIMINATE
- CHOOSE the best available answer

Unit 1 Day 34 - IN CLASS

ALL Classes

In Class - Go over Unit 1 Practice Exam

Work on Unit 1 Review Sheet - I will check this tomorrow

Unit 1 Day 35 - IN CLASS

ALL Classes

Unit 1 Review Sheet Check

Quizlet Live

Unit Test 1 Astronomy Review Formative

Unit 1 Day 36 - IN CLASS

ALL Classes

Unit 1 Day 37 - IN CLASS

ALL Classes Unit Exam Today

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