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DO NOW V: 0Monday
Mar. 3, 2014
Answer in your INB. After selecting an answer, write a paragraph explaining your thinking.
Circle the answer that best describes where you think the Moon and stars are that we see in the night sky.
A) There are no stars between the Earth and the Moon.B) One star is between the Earth and the Moon.C) A few stars are between the Earth and the Moon.D) There are many stars between the Earth and the Moon.E) Several stars are between the Moon and the edge of our solar
system.
Homework & Agenda V: 0Homework Grade Level: Unit Exam Study Checklist
Pre-AP: Unit Exam Study Checklist
TEST WED/THRS: Earth & Space Unit Exam
Today’s Agenda
-To the Edge of the Universe-Light Year Video-Exit Ticket
TEKSThe student is expected to recognize that the Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star, and to model and describe how light years are used to measure distances and sizes in the universe.
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Vocabulary
Light yearGalaxyUniverse
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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
Why are light-years used to measure distance in space?
DAILY OBJECTIVES:Students will…-Model the distance between objects in the universe using light-years to scale.
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To the Edge of the Universe V: 0
To the Edge of the Universe
60 miles/hour
600 miles/hour
25,000 miles/hour
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To the Edge of the UniverseImagine that with new technology you can build a time machine that travels at light speed (186,000 miles/second).
The unit used to express stellar distance is the light-year, which is the distance that light travels in a year (5.8 trillion miles).
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To the Edge of the Universe
1. Using the chart, calculate the distance from Earth to the various destinations.
2. Using a paper clip, place your destination cards on the line.
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VideoLight Year VideoDuring the video, students will write “Light Year” vertically in their notebook and take a note for each letter.
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LIGHT YEAR
Exit Ticket
Are light years a measurement of distance or time? How do you know?
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DO NOW V: 0
Tuesday
Mar. 4, 2014
Complete the “Our Universal Address” handout.
Homework & Agenda V: 0Homework Grade Level: Unit Exam Study Checklist
Pre-AP: Unit Exam Study Checklist
TEST WED/THRS: Earth & Space Unit Exam
Today’s Agenda
-Sand Galaxies-Card Sort-BrainPop Video-Foldable-Universe on a balloon
TEKSThe student is expected to recognize that the Sun is a medium-sized star near the edge of a disc-shaped galaxy of stars and that the Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star.
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Vocabulary
Light yearGalaxyUniverseRed ShiftBlue Shift
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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
- Where is the Earth located in our solar system, galaxy, and universe?
- How is current scientific data about components of the universe used to develop theories explaining the origins of the universe?
DAILY OBJECTIVES:Students will…-Describe the shapes of different galaxies and how the red shift supports the Big Bang Theory.
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Sand Galaxies V: 2
Using the sand, create a spiral shape out of sand.
Draw a picture of the galaxy and record observation in your INB.
Include in your drawing where the Sun is in the Milky Way Galaxy.
Card Sort V: 2
With your table, sort the cards into Galaxy Groups that you can explain.
Types of Galaxies: Spirals
Spiral galaxies are so-named because of the graceful shapes of arms emanating from a bright
central nucleus.
(Hubble Space Telescope Image)
Types of Galaxies: Ellipticals
Elliptical galaxies lack spiral arms and dust and contain stars that are generally identified as
being old.
Types of Galaxies: Irregulars
Irregular galaxies lack any specific form and contain stars, gas and dust
generally associated with youth (They
are “new” galaxies.
Re-Sort V: 2
After watching the video, re-sort the cards into groups of Spiral, Elliptical, and Irregular galaxies.
Foldable V: 0
Create a foldable in your INB.
Foldable must include the name of the galaxy, a drawing, and a description.
Balloon Universe V: 0
The teacher will have a balloon with dots on it.
As the balloon is inflated, observe what happens to the dots.
What kind of galaxy…
For each of the following images, tell me what type of
galaxy is shown.
Irregular
Spiral
Elliptical
Look at the two larger images
Elliptical
Irregular
Spiral
DO NOW V: 0
Wed/Thrs
Mar. 5-6, 2014
Complete the “Our Place in Space” handout.
Homework & Agenda V: 0Homework Grade Level: Unit Exam Study Checklist
Pre-AP: Unit Exam Study Checklist
TEST WED/THRS: Earth & Space Unit Exam
Today’s Agenda
-I am…who has?-Dry Erase Board Review-Unit Test: Characteristics of the Universe-Reflection
I am…who has? V: 2
Every student will have a card. Your goal is to find the student who has the answer to your question.
Switch cards with the person who had the answer to your card.
Dry Erase Board Review V: 0
UNIT TEST V: 0
Read and re-read the passage.
Underline the question
Bubble important words
Identify the key idea, write it in margin.
Eliminate the wrong answers
Select the correct answer ✓
Mass of an object
Question #19 V: 0
Galaxy W Galaxy ZGalaxy YGalaxy X
Writing V: 0Answer the following questions in complete sentences on lined paper.
Why is lab safety important?Are lab safety rules only for protecting students in science class?Describe three pieces of lab safety equipment and how they work.
- Goggles - Fire blanket- Eye Wash Station - Fire extinguisher- Apron - Gloves
Reflection V: 0
Answer the following questions in complete sentences on lined paper.
1. What did you like most about this unit?2. What was most interesting to you?3. What would you have liked to learn more about?4. What did you not like about this unit? Why?5. Our next unit is “Interactions in the Ecosystem”, describe
what you know about this already and what you think this unit will be about.
DO NOW V: 0
Friday
Mar. 7, 2014
Question from Unit Test
Homework & Agenda V: 0Today’s Agenda
-Review Unit Test-Review MOY-Decorate next unit page-Monster of the Milky Way