Astronomy A
(Space - the Final Frontier!)
What happens to the human race if Earth was in danger of ending?
ENGAGE-What objects can be found in space? Will humans ever reach the time when we live in space?
Skills assessed throughout the course
SCI.1.1: Ask a scientific question
SCI.1.2: Formulate a hypothesis
SCI.1.3: Define & analyze variables
SCI.1.4: Plan & organize an investigation
SCI.1.5: Organize & strengthen plan
SCI.1.6: Test the prediction
SCI.1.7: Iterate using results
SCI.2.1:Make meaning of data collected
SCI.2.2: Represent data
SCI.3.1: Create a model to represent the system
SCI.3.2: Use the model to communicate ideas
SCI.3.3: Evaluate & refine models
SCI.4.1 Construct evidence-based explanations
SCI.4.2: Identify & use appropriate text structure for the purpose
SCI.4.3: Follow writing conventions
EXPLORE:
Mastery of scientific skills and completion of content areas must be completed at a proficient level.
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SKILL PRACTICE
P1 Scientific Method Pre-test:
P2 Scientific Method Pre-test:
P3 Scientific Method Pre-test:
Asking good scientific questions:
Understanding and writing hypotheses:
Understanding Control and Experimental groups:
Understanding and identifying Independent and Dependent Variables:
Scientific Terms: Qualitative vs. Quantitative