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Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
- How are stars and constellations named?
- How are the brightness of stars measured and compared?
- How does the sky appear to change and move in daily and annual cycles?
- What causes seasons?
- How do astronomical cycles affect Earth's climate?
Assignment #1: Mapping the Night Sky Notes
Assignment #1: Mapping the Night Sky Notes
Step 1: Take notes during the lecture!
** There is no presentation. Diagrams will be written on the board for reference.
Step 2: Read Chapter 2: A User's Guide to the Sky
Step 3: Answer the provided questions about mapping the night sky.
Assignment #2: Mapping the Night Sky Poster
Assignment #2: Mapping the Night Sky Poster
Step 1: In small groups, create a mapping the night sky poster model.
Requirements:
- 3D poster
- Important vocabulary
- Descriptions of vocabulary terms
Assignment #3: Modeling the seasons
Assignment #3: Modeling the seasons
Step 1: As a class, you will model the seasons using the provided materials.
- Not all materials will be used.
Step 2: Take pictures of the model for all 4 seasons. (Individually from here!)
Step 3: In a google slides presentation, add your images and provide important labeling.
Step 4: Show your model to Ms. Burnett and your classmates.
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