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What We're Learning
What We're Learning
Interactions within the Universe
Activities in this unit focus on the structure and components of the universe and the cyclical nature and relationships that exist among these components. Major topics include chemistry, components of the universe, and components of the solar system.
The Second Nine Weeks will mainly focus on Components of the Universe and Solar System. Students will get to learn about our universe, including the life cycle of stars and our solar system, including phases of the moon and seasons.
Components of the Universe
Components of the Universe
Enduring Understandings
Waves transfer energy.
Scientific theories are verified by observations and data collection and can change in light of new evidence and advanced technologies.
Stars are classified by their physical properties which change throughout their lifecycle.
Essential Questions
How do factors in everyday life affect how waves travel?
How do waves affect how we communicate in everyday life?
How can we best measure and understand objects in the universe that we cannot see?
How might theories of the origin of the universe change in light of new evidence?
How can you relate the life cycle of a star to other cycles?
What will my student know and be skilled at?
What will my student know and be skilled at?
Knowledge
Electromagnetic spectrum gives us information about the universe
Various theories of the origin of the universe
Scientific data describes the origin of the universe
Components of the universe
The Sun is many times closer to Earth than any other star
Gravity is a force that acts on all objects in space
Physical properties of components of the solar system
Analyze the structure and function of the Sun
Demonstrate understanding of an H-R Diagram as it relates to: main sequence stars, red giants and dwarf stars
Skills
Create a concept map to organize and compare wave characteristics
Differentiate between mechanical and EM waves
Organize characteristics of EM waves
Compare theories of the origin of the universe
Create a model that represents the expansion of the universe
Describe Doppler's contribution to science
Differentiate between comets, meteors and asteroids
Predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle
Analyze and discuss star's physical characteristics after diagramming temperature and luminosity of stars n the H-R Diagram
Components of the Solar System
Components of the Solar System
Enduring Understandings
Gravity is the force that is responsible for the motion of objects in the universe.
Position and motion of the sun, moon and Earth dictate moon phases, tides and seasons.
Essential Questions
How would the universe be impacted without gravity?
How would life on Earth be different without a consistent tilt?
What will my student know and be skilled at?
What will my student know and be skilled at?
Knowledge
Gravity is a force that acts on all objects in space
Physical properties of components of the solar system
The Moon has a cyclical pattern of phases relative to its position to the Earth and Sun
The Moon revolves around the Earth
The gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun affect the tides on Earth
Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth
Skills
Differentiate between comets, meteors and asteroids
Predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle
Relate the phase of the moon to the tides on Earth
Model how the tilt of the Earth causes seasons
Universal Truths Performance Assessment
Universal Truths Performance Assessment
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