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South Eastern School District
Science Curriculum
Astronomy Elective
Grade 11 & 12
Standard Benchmark
3.1
A, B, C, D, E
Objectives
A. Identify the famous ancient astronomers
3.2
A, B, C, D
B. Discuss the accomplishments/contributions
of the ancient astronomers.
3.4
A, B, C, D
GRAVITY AND MOTION
3.5
A, C, D
3.7
A, B
3.8
A, B, C
4.6
A, B, C
4.7
B
Methods
Assessments
ANCIENT ASTRONOMY
A. Apply Newton’s laws to astronomical
movement.
Class Discussion
Lab Activities
Demonstrations
Diagrams
Models
Lecture
Student research
Multimedia presentations
Graphic Organizers
Charts
Tests
Quizzes
Activity sheets
Student discussion
Lab reports
Student project
Homework
Worksheets
B. Explain orbital energy and speed as they
relate to celestial bodies.
C. Describe tidal forces and their causes and
effects.
LIGHT AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
A. Explain E-M waves, spectrum and the
Doppler effect.
B. Differentiate between reflection and
refraction.
C. Demonstrate the use of different types of
optical telescopes.
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Science Curriculum
Astronomy Elective
Grade 11 & 12
D. Discuss the benefits of modern observatories.
E. Interpret the observational data of different
radio telescopes.
EARTH
A. Develop an understanding of rotation and
revolution and their effects.
B. Describe the surface, interior, atmosphere,
and the evolution of the Earth.
C. Relate the magnetosphere to its effect on
humans and other living things.
MOON
A. Understand the motions of the moon as it
relates to the phases and eclipses.
B. Describe the tides and their relationship to the
moon.
C. Compare and contrast the lunar surface and
interior to that of the Earth’s.
D. Discuss the origin theories of the moon.
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Astronomy Elective
Grade 11 & 12
PLANETS
A. Explore the characteristics of the inner
planets: Mercury and Venus, and Mars.
B. Compare and contrast the orbital motion,
surface, interior, atmosphere, and evolution of
the inner planets.
C. Explore the characteristics of the outer
planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
D. Compare and contrast the properties,
atmospheres, internal structures, ring systems,
and magnetic fields of the outer planets.
PLUTO
A. Describe the properties of Pluto.
B. Discuss the history of Pluto.
SATELLITES
A. Differentiate between the different types of
moons.
B. Compare and contrast the moons of the outer
planets.
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Astronomy Elective
Grade 11 & 12
SOLAR SYSTEM DEBRIS
A. Analyze the origin of meteors, asteroids and
comets.
B. Ponder the cause and effect relationship of
comets and Earth’s ocean.
STARS AND OUR SUN
A. Calculate stellar distances and describe stellar
motion.
B. Compare and contrast star brightness.
C. Analyze stellar spectra, temperature and
types.
D. Understand formation and evolution of star
cycles.
E. Recognize the Sun as the star of our Solar
System.
F. Describe the internal structure of the Sun.
G. Understand the creation of solar energy and
its importance to the Earth.
H. Observe the outer solar layers and sunspot
cycle.
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Astronomy Elective
Grade 11 & 12
MILKY WAY GALAXY
A. Describe the shape, motion, structure, center
and size of our galaxy.
B. Compare and contrast the Milky Way to the
other types of galaxies.
C. Classify stellar populations and clusters.
D. Understand galactic evolution.
COSMOLOGY
A. Utilize Hubble’s law to describe the history
and future of the universe.
B. Compare and contrast the different models of
the universe.
C. Ponder life in the universe.
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Grade 11 & 12
Supplemental Materials/
Resources
1. Videos
2. Magazines
3. Computer technology; internet
4. Science journals
5. Trade books/ workbooks
6. Library materials
7. Reference materials
8. Teacher created materials
9. Graphic organizers
10. Games
11. Weekly science readers
12. Maps/globes
13. Multimedia materials
14. Rock samples
15. minerals
Remedial Activities
1. Individualized instruction
2. Internet/ computer simulations
3. IEP adaptations
4. Manipulative
5. Study guides
6. Graphic organizers
7. Peer tutoring
8. Tape instructions/reading
9. Multimedia/videos/internet
10. DRTA
Enrichment Activities
1.
2.
3.
4.
Field trips
Multimedia presentations and projects
Oral/ written presentations
Student led experiments/
demonstrations
5. Role plays/ skits
6. Self made books
7. Student created worksheets (word
searches, crossword puzzles, etc.)
8. Resource people
9. Newspapers
10. Simulations
11. Peer tests
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