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In this unit we will learn about our home, Earth, and how it fits into the universe.
Week 1 (May 15): We will locate Earth within the Universe. The Point: Earth and its solar system are part of the Milky Way galaxy, which is one of many galaxies in the universe. (NGSS MS-ESS1.A).
Week 2 (May 22): We will have an introduction to the sun, Earth, moon system through the movie Apollo 13. We will then work through a series of labs to see the effects of Earth's and moon's orbit on seasons and lunar phases. The Point: Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system (NGSS MS-ESS1-3). Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons (NGSS MS-ESS1-1).
Week 3 (May 29): We will see the effects of Earth's orbit on eclipses. We will learn about gravity (including black holes) and conduct a series of gravity labs. The Point: Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons (NGSS MS-ESS1-1). Describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system (NGSS MS-ESS1-2). The solar system consists of the sun and a collection of objects, including planets, their moons, and asteroids that are held in orbit around the sun by its gravitational pull on them (NGSS MS-ESS1.B). Gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of interacting objects (NGSS MS-PS2-4).
Week 4 (June 5): We will finish our gravity labs and complete a project on the scale of objects in the solar system. The Point: Describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system (NGSS MS-ESS1-2). Gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of interacting objects (NGSS MS-PS2-4). Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system (NGSS MS-ESS1-3).
The solar system consists of the sun and a collection of objects, including planets, their moons, and asteroids that are held in orbit around the sun by its gravitational pull on them. The solar system appears to have formed from a disk of dust and gas, drawn together by gravity (NGSS MS-ESS1.B).
Documents and assignments are linked below.
Earth in Space Unit Journal and Notes Weeks 1-4
Introduction to Earth in Space
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