Earth Science
(8 Units, 85 Lessons)
Unit 8 - Astronomy(4 Lessons)
The Big BangEarth Science» Unit:Astronomy
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Astronomy
Big Idea:Students identify the two main pieces of evidence to support the Big Bang, as well as holistically exploring the Big Bang as a cosmological theory of the beginning of the universe
The Life Cycle of StarsEarth Science» Unit:Astronomy
Earth Science
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Astronomy
Big Idea:This multi-faceted lesson has students exploring what makes a star a star, including an in-depth focus on the process of nuclear fusion in the core of stars. Additionally, students also get a glimpse of the astronomical "life cycle" of stars in our galaxy
Calculating Orbital EccentricityEarth Science» Unit:Astronomy
Earth Science
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Astronomy
Big Idea:This is a hands-on, laboratory-based lesson that allows students to model how planetary objects orbit the Sun in the solar system.
TidesEarth Science» Unit:Astronomy
Earth Science
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Astronomy
Big Idea:Students create a graph of tidal ranges in New York City to explore how tides change as a result of the Moon's gravity
