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What We're Learning
What We're Learning
Forces & Earth and Space
Forces & Earth and Space
Students will focus on the study of forces and how these relationships dictate the motion of objects on Earth and in space.
Forces
Forces
Enduring Understandings
The relationship between force and motion dictates movements on Earth and other objects in space.
Earth's crust is affected by plate movement and atmospheric conditions.
Essential Questions
How can I make moving an object easier?
How is gravity a force in our solar system?
What are Newton's 3 laws of motion?
What will my student know and be skilled at?
What will my student know and be skilled at?
Knowledge
Relationship between weight and mass
Understand the difference between potential and kinetic energy
Skills
Investigate the use of inclined planes
Calculate work
Earth and Space
Earth and Space
Enduring Understandings
Earth’s crust is affected by plate movement and atmospheric conditions.
The relationship between force and motion dictates movements on Earth and other objects in space.
The research among multiple scientists led to space exploration.
Survival in space depends upon regulating a variety of limiting factors
Rock Formations are affected by Earth’s conditions and environment.
Essential Questions
How do the layers of the Earth relate to plate tectonics?
Why should we explore space?
How would we decide what to explore?
How are humans able to travel in space?
What is the difference between asteroids, comets and meteors?
How could we live on other planets?
What will my student know and be skilled at?
What will my student know and be skilled at?
Knowledge
Physical properties of rocks and minerals
Experimental design
Acceleration
Air Resistance
Mechanical advantage
History/Future of space exploration
Understand the difference between asteroids, meteors and comets
Skills
Explore the limitations of future space exploration
Earth is made of plates and form features on the Earth as a result of movement
Testing physical and chemical properties of rocks and minerals
It IS Rocket Science Performance Assessment
It IS Rocket Science Performance Assessment
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