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M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 3
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE: E. Earth and Space Science
TOPIC IX: Objects in the Universe
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
 Identify astronomical bodies as planets, stars, moons,
asteroids, nebulae, galaxies, dwarf planets, and comets
only.
 Compare and contrast the relative distance, relative size,
and general composition of astronomical bodies in the
universe.
 Describe distances between objects in space in the context
of light and space travel.
 Describe that the universe contains billions of galaxies and
B. Distances in Space
stars.
1. Light Year and AU
 Describe distances astronomical units (AU) or light-years.
2. Relative Distances of Objects in Space
 Compare and/or contrast the forces of gravity that form
3. Using Technology to Study Space
stars and solar systems.
4. Applications to light and space travel
 Describe the relationship among distance, mass, and
gravitational force between any two objects.
C. Law of Universal Gravitation and the Formation
 Explain the importance of technology in collecting
of Stars
information about the Universe, but not specific technology.
1. Gravity Forms Stars, Solar Systems, and
(as in telescopes and probes)
Planets
2. Relationship between Mass and Gravity
(Force acting at a distance)
A. Objects in Space
1. Galaxies and nebulae
2. Planets, Stars, and moons
3. Asteroids, dwarf planets, and comets
4. Hierarchical relationships
a. size
b. distance
c. composition
Division of Academics – Department of Science
Second Nine Weeks
Course Code: 200210001
Pacing
Date(s)
Traditional
18 Days
12-23-16 to 02-02-17
Block
9 Days
12-23-16 to 02-02-17
INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS
Core Text Book: Pearson Interactive Science Florida Ch. 3.1
- 3.5
Vocabulary: Scientific Theory, Scientific Model, Nebula,
Light-year, Empirical Evidence, Dwarf Planet,
Astronomical Unit, relative distance, star, moon, asteroid,
comet, electromagnetic spectrum, universe, galaxy, solar
system
Technology:
1. Pearson: My science online, My Planet Diary; Untamed
Science Video Reaching into Deep Space; Pearson
Interactive Art Scale of the Universe, Lives of Stars;
Vocabulary eFlashcards: Star Classification (VL)
2. Exploration of Small Bodies
3. BrainPOP: Galaxies
4. Study Jams: Universe
5. Other: Scale of the Universe
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Instructional Focus Template
M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 3
Course Code: 200210001
Gravitational Force
SC.8.E.5.3
SC.8.E.5.2
SC.8.E.5.1
SC.8.E.5.4
SC.8.E.5.10
Standard: SC.8.E.5.2
Recognize that the universe contains many billions of galaxies and that each galaxy contains many billions of stars
Video
Image
On a Clear Night, You Can See Lots and Lots of Stars!
What's in the Light Years of Space Between Stars?
Beyond the Milky Way and Back Into Time
How Stars Form
Dying Stars and Conclusion
Galaxies
The Life Cycle of Stars
Star Color
Milky Way Galaxy; structure
Nebula, definition
Exploration
Watching the Universe
Interactive
Glossary
Asteroid
Binary Stars
Comet
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Dark Matter
The Big Bang
The Sun
Our Universe
Where Do Asteroids, Meteors, and Comets Come From?
Asteroid Belt
Small Objects in Space
Comets and Meteors
Galaxy 4414
Nebula
Galaxy
Meteor
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Reading
Passage
Writing Prompt
Science Content
Collection
Two Stars are Born
And Now…The Lives of Stars
Course Code: 200210001
Wish Upon a Star
Spaced-Out Spectacles
Favorite Part of Space: Halley’s Comet (Expository)
Stars and Galaxies
Origins of the Universe
Recognize that there are enormous distances between objects in space and apply our knowledge of light and space travel to understand this
distance.
Standard: SC.8.E.5.1
Video
Interactive
Glossary
Measuring the Universe
The Light-Year
The Universal Speed Limit
The Speed of Light
Measuring and Viewing Celestial Objects
How do Astronomers Measure Distance?
Measuring Distance in Space: The Light Year
Light-Year
Distinguish the hierarchical relationships between planets and other astronomical bodies relative to solar system, galaxy, and universe,
including distance, size, and composition.
Standard: SC.8.E.5.3
Video
The Heart of the Solar System
The Power of the Sun
A Solar System of our Own
The True Movement of the Planets
A Scale Model of the Solar System
Exploration
Planets of the Solar System
Skill Builder
The Inner and Outer Planets
Reading
Passage
Science Content
Collection
The Composition of Comets
Planet Collisions
Gas Giants
The Inner Planets
Star and Planet Formation
Start of a Solar System
More about the Moon
The Inner Planets
Peak Performance
Characteristics of the Sun-Earth-Moon System
Interactions in the Sun-Earth-Moon System
Formation of Our Solar System
Non-Planetary Objects
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Instructional Focus Template
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Standard: SC.8.E.5.4
Video
Explore the Law of Universal Gravitation by explaining the role that gravity plays in the formation of planets, stars, and solar systems and in
determining their motions.
Universal Gravitation
Gravity and Planetary Motion
The Law of Universal Gravitation
Isaac Newton and the Law of Gravity
Warped Space: Why Are Planets Round?
Image
Isaac Newton (1642–1727)
Article
Newton, Sir Isaac
Standard: SC.8.E.5.10
Video
Reading
Passage
Model Lesson
Science Content
Collection
Course Code: 200210001
Assess how technology is essential to science for such purposes as access to outer space and other remote locations, sample collection,
measurement, data collection and storage, computation, and communication of information
Traveling through Black Holes
Conclusion: Exploring the Universe
The PBS News Hour: Space Telescope Sees New Planets – 1200 of
Galileo’s Lenses
them!
Space Observatories
The Hubble Ultra-Deep Field
The Role of Telescopes in Astronomy
Instruments of Tycho Brahe
Eyes on the Skies
Is Anyone Out There? The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe
How We Study the Universe
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Course Code: 200210001
All activities are hyperlinked.
Video
Silence! Scientists Are Listening to the Universe
Diamond Planet Discovered
Science Behind the News: Extrasolar Planets
NASA Discovers Two Earth-Sized Planets
Photographer Captures Stunning Time-Lapse of Stars
NASA Takes a Look Back in Time
Is Distant Planet Earth 2.0?
New Galactic Images Revealed from the Refurbished Hubble
Telescope
First Images of Planets Orbiting Stars Outside Our Solar System
Astronomers Think Hubble's Sent First Image of Exoplanet
Far-Sighted: Hubble Sees 12 Billion Light-Years Away
Smoot Point: Astrophysicist Links Latest Findings to Big Bang
Theory
Theory: Quasars Form When Galaxies Collide
Stephen Hawking On "A Brief History of Time"
"Redshift" Questioned, and Laws of Physics Tested
Black Hole Discovered at Center of the Milky Way
Mars Rovers Takes Self-Portrait
Hartley 2 Comet is Photographed by NASA Spacecraft
Smashing Success: Probe Hits Comet in Planned Collision
Overview of Stardust Mission to Collect Comet Particles
Voyager 1 Enters Interstellar Space
Thomas Bopp on Hale-Bopp
Hale-Bopp Allows for New Education Opportunities
Kitt Peak Astronomer Discusses Hale-Bopp
Voyager Wraps Up Mission, Still No Evidence of Life
A Big Hit: Shoemaker-Levy Comet Bombards Jupiter
"Mini-Planet" Between Saturn and Uranus is Found
Cold Faithful: Geysers Found on Saturn's Moon Enceladus
Solar Storm Could Disrupt Power Grids
Image
Photos of the Universe: New Images from Refurbished Hubble
Telescope
Full Color Photos from the Mars Rover
Photograph: Panoramic View of Mars
Image: Perseid Meteor Shower From Space
The Electromagnetic Spectrum: Diagram
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