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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. Astronomy -1 South Eastern School District 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. Astronomy -2 South Eastern School District Science Curriculum 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. Astronomy -3 South Eastern School District Science Curriculum 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. Astronomy -4 South Eastern School District Science Curriculum 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. Astronomy -5 South Eastern School District Science Curriculum Astronomy Elective 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 Astronomy -6