Astronomy

Standard(s):

SAST2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain astronomical observations made from the point of reference of Earth. 

a. Develop and use models to evaluate the relationship between the relative positions of the Earth, Moon and Sun and observable phenomena. (Clarification statement: This includes moon phases, eclipses, tides, and seasons.) 

SAST3. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to illustrate the formation of the solar system and the properties of celestial objects within it. 

b. Develop and use models to explain the chemical composition and characteristics of the Sun and other solar system objects. (Clarification statement: This should include addressing the role of nuclear fusion in the formation of elements in the sun and the role that hydrostatic equilibrium plays in the formation of different objects in the solar system.)

SAST1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to assess the validity of historical theories of astronomy. 

e. Construct an explanation for how technological advances in the design of reflecting and refracting telescopes have improved our ability to study the universe.  (Clarification statement: The focus is on the historical use of optical telescopes utilizing only the visible light spectrum.)

Learning Target:

I can learn more about the Sun and its role in the Solar System.

I can learn about the evolution of the telescope over the years to help us better understand the Universe.

I can learn how gravity plays a pivotal role in star development and star collapse.

Success Criteria:

I can learn about the Sun's features and their effects on the Earth and other objects in the Solar System.

I can learn about hydrostatic equilibrium and its role in keeping the Sun burning for over billions of years.

I can learn about stellar evolution from birth to death using mass, color, and gravity to define them.

Instructional Strategies:

Opening (I do): PIRATE PREP - None today!

We Do:

1. Tuesday - Start Star Vocabulary. 
2. Tuesday and Wednesday - Watch video clips from the movie "Gravity" (2014) - deals with space exploration, repairing a telescope and satellite in space, the International Space Station and the Tiangong Chinese Space Station, and how gravity plays a pivotal role in all space exploration. (This is playing in the background, while the students are doing the vocabulary and notes. This was moved due to the Hurricane Days, and we could not lose important classwork days watching a video and not working. So, they are doing both at the same time!)

You Do:

1. Tuesday - Vocabulary terms and get a blue stamp upon completion while the video is playing.
2. Wednesday - take notes on "Characterizing Stars" PowerPoint in Google Classroom, while the video is playing in the background.

Closing (We Check): 

1. Flocabulary #11 on "Space Exploration" due TONIGHT by 11:59 p.m.
2. Keep your notebook organized.
3. Work on any missing work or incomplete assignments.

Differentiation Strategies:

Individual work - take notes on PowerPoint; watch video clip on the Sun, finish any missing work.

Formative/Summative

Assessment(s):

(We Check)

Teacher check while in partners/group work

Address individual questions/concerns

Flocabulary #12 on "Environmental Change" due on Tuesday, November 12th.

Assignment(s):

1.   Flocabulary #12 on "Environmental Change" due on Tuesday, November 12th.