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Earth and Beyond (click
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Timeline: 4 Weeks
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Great Seasons Animation -
A Good Moon
Phases Visual -
Quick
Eclipses -
Your Weight on Other
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Objectives:
Define the
electromagnetic spectrum and the basic astronomical tools do we use to
"see" them
Demonstrate cause and effect relationships in the rotation and revolution
and the tilt of the Earth
Demonstrate how moon phases and eclipses depend on the position of the
earth, moon and sun
Describe and list physical data about the earth and other 7 (8?) planets
in the solar system
Differentiate between asteroids, comets and meteorites
Understand the role and characteristics of the sun in our solar system
Calculate and compare the earth’s distance and size to the sun and other
stars in the galaxy.
Evaluate different models of the solar system and their historic evolution
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Readings:
- Sections: Chapter 1 Section 1
- Sections: Chapter 2 Section 1,2
- Sections: Chapter 3 Section 1,2,3,4
- Sections: Chapter 4 Section 1,2
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Vocabulary:
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- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Tide
- Orbit
- Rotation
- Reflecting Telescope
- Satellite
- Solstice
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- Ellipse
- Moon Phase
- Revolution
- Refracting Telescope
- Eclipse
- Axis
- Outer Planets
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- Outer Planets
- Astronomical Unit
- Comet
- Meteor
- Asteroid
- Inner Planets
- Light Year
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Homework:
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printable version of the homework. One of the four homework
assignments may be excused.
Be
aware of the due dates as they are given.
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In-class
Laboratories:
Moon Phases: Make a model in your mind as we revolve and rotate along
with the earth.
- Question: Can everyone on Earth see a solar or lunar
eclipse at the same time?
- Materials: Light source, Globe, Book, Ball, Pencil
Biking To The Stars: Take a trip across the universe on the bicycle
- Question: How far is it past Pluto to the next solar
system?
- Materials: Adding machine tape, Meter stick and
Pencil
Solar Daze and Dials: Lounge around and watch the day roll (or
rotate?) by.
- Question: Can you use a protractor to tell time?
- Materials: Planisphere, Protractor, Sun, Compass,
Non-permanent marker
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