Download Discussion Based Assessments: For the Discussion Based

Discussion Based Assessments:
For the Discussion Based Assessment:
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You should be able to confidently and comfortably talk to your instructor about the topics
and ideas you learned in the module.
Your answers should be conversational – meaning you would tell your instructor what
you know, like you were telling them about a movie you just watched.
Module 3 Focus/Review Items
3.01 Historical Solar System Models
 Can you list 3 characteristics of the geocentric solar system model?
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 Can you name 2 characteristics of the heliocentric model?
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3.02 Current Solar System Model
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How were historical solar system models different from our current model?
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How is the current solar system model different from historical models?
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Can you name 3 ways they are similar?
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What is the shape of the orbit of planets and moons?
Which of our solar system’s planets got demoted to a dwarf planet?
"My very educated mother just served us nine pizzas," is a mnemonic device for the order
of the planets. What does the m, v, e, m, j, s , u ,n, and p stand for?
3.03 The Seasons
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What is the most common misconception about what causes the seasons on Earth?
The number one reason for the seasons is the ___________of the earth on its ________.
Two other reasons for the season are 1._____________ 2.______________
What is the position of the earth in relation to the sun in the winter for the Northern
Hemisphere?
What is the tilt of the earth in the coldest season for the Northern Hemisphere?
What is the position of the earth in relation to the sun in the summer for the Northern
Hemisphere?
What happens when the angle of the sun is perpendicular to the earth’s surface?
Why do the seasons change?
Can you draw and label the Earth, Northern Hemisphere, our tilt, and position around the
Sun during our 4 seasons? Make sure you try this! It will help this difficult concept to
sink in!
3.04 Phases of the Moon
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Can you identify 2 common misconceptions about the phases of the Moon and identify
why they are incorrect?
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Can you explain how the motion and relative positions of the Earth, the Sun and the
Moon result in the Full Moon phase of the Moon?
Can you explain how the motion and relative positions of the Earth, the Sun and the
Moon result in the New Moon phase of the Moon?
Can you explain how the motion and relative positions of the Earth, the Sun and the
Moon result in the Quarter Moon phase of the Moon?
Can you draw and label the positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun at the Moon’s different
phases? Make sure you try this! This is another tough concept that will take some thought
and practice!
3.05 Eclipses
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Can you explain how the motion and relative positions of the Earth, the Moon, and the
Sun affect eclipses?
What is a solar eclipse?
What is in a direct line during a solar eclipse?
During a solar eclipse, what casts a shadow on the Earth?
What is in a direct line during a lunar eclipse?
During a lunar eclipse, what is completely in the earth's shadow?
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Why does a lunar eclipse last longer than a solar eclipse?
3.06 Tides
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Can you describe how the motion and relative positions of the Earth, the Moon, and the
Sun affect tides?
What causes a Spring Tide?
When does a Spring Tide happen?
What causes a Neap Tide?
When does a Neap Tide happen?
When the Sun and Moon line up their gravitational pull causes what type of tide?
Why do high and low tides happen 1 hour earlier each day?
3.07 Space Exploration
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Can you demonstrate how space exploration has affected technology, measurement, data
collection and storage, and communication of information?
Can describe how space exploration has affected Florida’s economy and culture?
3.08 Collaborative Project
First- You must go to the discussion board and post a request for a partner. Please post your
name and the date. Look for posts that have been requested in the last 7 days and email these
students
Second- Now that you have a partner, you will begin on Step 1.
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Decide where your alien life form is from.
Describe what this place is like.
Describe how your alien lives.
Describe what your alien looks like and why.
Step 2- Once you have all this information you will create the following three things:
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A picture of your alien.
A written description of this creature. This may be in a list if you wish.
A letter from your alien introducing themselves and telling the world about themselves
and the place that they are from.
Step 3- Now that you have created your creature, decide how you would like to present your
information. Here are some suggestions:
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Place the information in a web page, on a wiki, or in a blog.
Create a movie to attach to the written description and have your creature read their letter
of introduction.
Place your information in a PowerPoint Presentation.
Create a booklet with different pages or a scrapbook type format.
Build the creature and take a photograph of it and attach the written list and letter.
Draw the creature and label it or attach the written list and letter.
Make a slideshow from images, documents, PowerPoint slides, etc.
Use a word file with pictures inserted or copy pasted into it.
REMEMBER -- Incorporate the different ideas of everyone on your team, share the workload,
and check each other’s work to ensure that your project is of the highest quality. Most
importantly, have fun!
Honors Students Only
3.02 Advanced Journey through our Solar System
 Which planets are gas planets?
 Which planet is the smallest?
 Which planet is the biggest?
 Which of the planets are gas planets?
 Which is a dwarf planet?
 Which planet can support life?
 Which planet is farthest from the sun?
 Which planet is the closest to the sun?
 Which planet in our solar system has the greatest mass?
 99% of all the mass in our solar system is in what object?
 Which 4 planets in our solar system have rings?
 Planetary rings are composed of what?
 Which planet is closest in size and mass to Earth?
 Which planet is rotating almost on its side?
 Can you name the giant planets?
3.07 Advanced How We Explore Space
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Can you identify 4 different ways in which we explore space?
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