Space: Unit slides (start date: 9.5.17)
HW 9.8.17: Scale worksheet. Spend 20 minutes maximum on this homework. Draw a line at your ending place after 20 minutes.
Solar System Details (9.11.17)
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Gravity and Galaxies (9.13.17)
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Links to HW 9.15.17
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Questions for homework 9.15.17:
1. What is ordinary, or baryonic matter made up of? (Paragraph 1) 2. What are two reasons scientists think there is something else out there that we can't see? 3. When was Dark Energy discovered? 4. Why is Dark Energy so mysterious??? |
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Final Paragraph - Typed, due 10.3.17 (p. 2) 1.4.17 (p. 1)
Justification - Final paragraph (prep on p. 19, typed final)
We analyzed our data based on the assumptions that…
The evidence shows how… This supports my claim because…
The evidence also shows… This, too, supports my claim because…
Finally, the evidence shows… This supports my claim because…
All in all, the evidence supports my claim that...
We analyzed our data based on the assumptions that…
- The moon orbits the Earth counter-clockwise (in the northern hemisphere)
- Half of the moon is always lit by the sun
The evidence shows how… This supports my claim because…
The evidence also shows… This, too, supports my claim because…
Finally, the evidence shows… This supports my claim because…
All in all, the evidence supports my claim that...
Earth - Sun - Moon (9.19- )*
*Moon phase investigation separate. Look at slideshow directly below this one.
*Moon phase investigation separate. Look at slideshow directly below this one.
Webquest: Seasons and Angle of Insolation
Students will investigated two websites - one, an interactive site and, the other, an article - to deepen their understanding of how sunlight and the tilt (and the time of day) determine patterns in changing temperature. |
How our Planet and Moon Formed (slides 52-54: 10.16.17)
Space Model Project (due Tuesday, 10.24.17)
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Our Astronomy assessment will be project-based. Students will develop a to-scale model of two objects in the solar system, using mathematics to determine how big their scale should be. Students will learn about galaxies and the effects of gravity during this week as well. A written component will be given on Friday to assess each student's understanding of the process they used, and how gravity would affect their models - Students can use notes for this written component, so preparation is advised. Rubric and helper sheet available here.
This assessment will given in two parts, starting Friday, 10.7.16. On Friday, students will practice explaining their model and the process of making it to their peers. Students may bring notes. *CHANGE* Students will be writing about their model on Monday. (This is due to computer available and the duration of class - Monday allows for more writing time across all three classes.) LINK TO ASSESSMENT FOR MONDAY
Gravity, Energy, and life on Earth (10.18.2016)
Gravity, Energy and life on Earth (10.18-20.2016)
Directions for the stations available on the slides above.
Link here to our Gravity Lab. A conclusion is due from each member of the group by Friday, 10.21.16.