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Introduction
Introduction
We live on a rocky planet orbiting a very average star. Since the first humans looked up at the stars we have tried to understand and explain what is out in space. Our understanding now is much better than before but there remains much to be discovered.
Task 1: Know
Task 1: Know
Task 1: Use look, cover, write check and quizlet to learn the answers to the core questions and the keywords for this topic
Learn
Learn
Task 2: Space and the universe
Task 2: Space and the universe
Task 2c: Make notes that:
Define a light year
Name the different parts that make up space
Complete the research task on slide 15 and mark your answers using slide 17
Describe the Big Bang Theory
Suggest why the Big Bang Theory was not accepted initially
Suggest whether we could ever travel to another galaxy and explain your answer
Task 3: The Solar System
Task 3: The Solar System
Task 3c: Make notes that:
List the planets in order, starting with the planet closest to the Sun
Give the equation used to calculate weight
Task 3d: Complete the questions on this worksheet and check your answers on slides 12-19
Optional Activity:
Use the instructions in the video to make your own model of the solar system.
Task 4: Day, night & seasons
Task 4: Day, night & seasons
Task 4c: Make notes that:
Explain why the Earth has day and night
Give the names of the 4 seasons on Earth
Explain why the Earth has seasons
Draw a diagram to show summer and winter on Earth (in terms of the position of the Earth and the Sun)
Complete the data analysis tasks on slide 15 and check your answers on slide 16
Task 4d: Complete the progress quiz
Task 5: Phases of the moon
Task 5: Phases of the moon
Task 5c: Make notes that:
Explain how we see the moon
Label the diagram on the right with the names of the phases of the moon
Explain how we can see the moon if it does not produce its own light
Explain why we always see the same side of the Moon
Task 6: Solar and lunar eclipses
Task 6: Solar and lunar eclipses
Task 6a: Watch the videos
Task 6d: Complete the exam questions and check your answers
Task 7: Aliens
Task 7: Aliens
Task 7c: Make notes that:
List arguments for alien life existing.
List arguments for alien life not existing.
Suggest whether alien life exists and explain your answer.
Task 8: Summarise
Task 8: Summarise
Task 8a: Watch the video
Task 8b: Read through the BBC Bitesize revision pages and complete the quiz
Task 8c: Complete the seneca learning units:
Task 9: Check
Task 9: Check
Complete the quiz to make sure you understand this unit.
Extend
Extend
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