Title Page, Table of Contents – SC.912.E.5.2 Identify patterns in the organization and distribution of matter in the universe and the forces that determine them.
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History and Scale of the Solar SystemActivity 1
Describe the theory of the Big Bang and the formation and evolution of the Solar System.
Describe where the Earth is in the Solar System, the solar system is in the galaxy, and our galaxy in the universe.
Relate these places to each other by explaining how to measure distances & time of travel between these areas.
SC.912.E.5.1 Cite evidence used to develop and verify the scientific theory of the Big Bang of the origin of the universe.
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The Moon’s effect on the Earth.Activity 2
Discuss the most widely accepted theory for the origin of the moon.
Explain 3 ways that the moon affects the earth.
Discuss the effects of Earth’s orbital and gravitational relationship with the Sun and the Moon.
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Changes in the Earth’s orbit & tiltActivity 3
Explain what are axial precession & axial obliquity?
What are the time periods of their cycles?
How can they affect global climate?
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The Effects of impact eventsActivity 4
Differentiate between comets, asteroids, and meteors.
What are the structures, location, and the hazards of each?
Include how each orbit the Sun, how likely it is that one will collide with Earth and what would happen if it did
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The Sun and Its EffectsActivity 5
Describe the structure of the Sun, with each layer described in detail.
Explain how sunspots and solar flares are related to space weather.
Discuss the positive and negative effects of space weather on the earth.
SC.912.E.5.4 Explain the physical properties of the Sun and its dynamic nature and connect them to conditions and events on Earth.
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Solar Radiation Activity 6
Describe what electromagnetic radiation is in your own words.
Describe and discuss the positive and negative affects of 4 of the types of radiation we receive from the Sun.
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Life Cycles of Stars Activity 7
Discuss the Sun’s life cycle – Explain the theory of how our Sun is formed, how it will live out its life, and how it will end. Also explain the life cycles of two other types of stars. (differentiate by mass)
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Astronomy Timeline
Explain present day use of technology as they apply to the study of space.
Major NASA missions and major Scientist discoveries
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Criteria reasoning for grades
10- Significant & accurate information about all bullet points 8- Significant & partially accurate information about most bullet points 6- Partially accurate information about some bullet points 4- Limited BUT accurate information about most bullet points 2- Limited & partially accurate information about some points 0- No information / information plagiarized / information completely incorrect
SC.912.E.5.2 Identify patterns in the organization and distribution of matter in the universe and the forces that determine them.
- Describe the theory of the Big Bang and the formation and evolution of the Solar System.
- Describe where the Earth is in the Solar System, the solar system is in the galaxy, and our galaxy in the universe.
- Relate these places to each other by explaining how to measure distances & time of travel between these areas.
SC.912.E.5.1 Cite evidence used to develop and verify the scientific theory of the Big Bang of the origin of the universe.- Describe the structure of the Sun, with each layer described in detail.
- Explain how sunspots and solar flares are related to space weather.
- Discuss the positive and negative effects of space weather on the earth.
SC.912.E.5.4 Explain the physical properties of the Sun and its dynamic nature and connect them to conditions and events on Earth.8- Significant & partially accurate information about most bullet points
6- Partially accurate information about some bullet points
4- Limited BUT accurate information about most bullet points
2- Limited & partially accurate information about some points
0- No information / information plagiarized / information completely incorrect