Download Space Exploration September 2016

Space Exploration
September 2016
C-1 Know the history of astronomy and the specific characteristics of the Earth, Moon, solar system, and the
planets.
Exploration of Space Chapter 1 Lesson 1 Prehistoric and Classical Astronomy
Skills
Activities
1.1.1
Know about the celestial
sphere.
Identify constellations as
patterns of stars.
Describe the Sun's motion
among the stars and around
the Earth.
Explain the waxing and waning
of the Moon's phases.
Describe how planetary motion
compares to the motion of the
Sun and Moon.
1.1.1
Presentation on 1-1 (CPS).
CPS Learning Check Questions
Activity 3: The Moon's Phases
Discussion on relevance of
Moon’s phases.
1.1.1
Formative Assessment on
Astronomy.
Checkpoints 1-11
Group rubric
Quick Write
Quiz Questions
1.1.1
Math: A1.8.B, A1.8.C,
Reading: 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1,
3.3
Communications: 1.1
Science: INQA, INQB,
INQC, INQD, INQE, INQF,
INQG, INQH, APPA,
APPD, APPE, APPF
1.1.2
Know about the Greek EarthCentered Model
Recognize the Greek search
for symmetry, order, and unity
in the universe.
Explain the rational approach
to astronomy proposed by
Thales of Mileus and the
"Central Fire" theory of the
Phythagoreans.
Describe Aristotle's view of the
Earth as the center of the solar
system.
1.1.2
Activity 1: Astronomy
Crossword
Group role-play Greek search
for astronomy theories.
Diagram Earth-Centered Model
1.1.2
Group rubric
Diagram activity
Quiz Questions
1.1.2
Math: A1.8.B, A1,8.C,
G.7.C
Reading: 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1,
3.3
Communications: 1.1
Science: INQA, INQB,
INQC, INQD, INQE, INQF,
INQG, INQH, APPA,
APPD, APPE, APPF
1.1.3
Know about Ptolemy's Model.
Describe Ptolemy's ideal
circular motion and heavenly
perfection.
Explain the theory of epicycles.
Identify the strengths and
weaknesses of Ptolemy's
Model.
1.1.3
Activity 2: Testing Parallax
Research Ptolemy.
Group Ptolemy discussion.
1.1.3
Group rubric
Research Ptolemy.
Quiz Questions
Chapt 1-1 Quiz (CPS)
1.1.3
Math: A1.8.B, A1,8.C,
G.7.C
Reading: 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1,
3.3
Writing: 3.1, 3.3
Communications: 1.1
Science: INQA, INQB,
INQC, INQD, INQE, INQF,
INQG, INQH, APPA,
APPD, APPE, APPF
Assessments
WA Standards
Exploration of Space Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Astronomy and the Renaissance
1.2.1
Know about Copernicus and
the Sun-Centered Model
Describe the reasons
Copernicus searched for a
better model.
Explain the heliocentric system
proposed by Copernicus.
List three scientific reasons
that the Copernican Model is
better than the Ptolemaic
Model.
Describe how Kepler's third
law of planetary motion implied
1.2.1
Venn Diagram comparing
Copernicus to Ptolemy.
Technology Enrichment: Sky
maps and constellations
Diagram Heliocentric System.
Group activity: Gravity
discussion
1.2.1
Checkpoints
Group rubric
Venn Diagram activity
Quiz Questions
1.2.1
Math: A1.8.B, A1,8.C,
G.7.C
Reading: 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1,
3.3
Writing: 3.1, 3.3
Communications: 1.1
Science: INQA, INQB,
INQC, INQD, INQE, INQF,
INQG, INQH, APPA,
APPD, APPE, APPF
the force of gravity.
1.2.2
Know Kepler's Laws of
Planetary Motion.
Describe the methods of
observation Tycho Brahe used
in measuring planetary motion.
Explain the significance of an
ellipse for Kepler's laws of
planetary motions.
Explain the speed of planetary
movement at the nearest and
farthest point from the Sun.
Describe how Kepler’s third
law of planetary motion implied
the force of gravity.
1-2
Quick Write about Tycho Brahe
CPS Learning Check
Activity 1: Astronomy and the
Renaissance
Activity 2: Drawing ellipses
Activity 3: Your Own Ancient
Observatory
Technology Enrichment: The
Earth's Seasons
1-2 Checkpoints
1-2
Checkpoints 1-8
CPS Questions
Quiz Questions
Chapter 1-2 Quiz (CPS)
1-2
Math: A1.8.B, A1.8.C,
G.7.C
Reading: 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1,
3.3
Writing: 3.1, 3.3
Communications: 1.1
Science: INQA, INQB,
INQC, INQD, INQE, INQF,
INQG, INQH, APPA,
APPD, APPE, APPF,
PS1A, PS1F