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Name
Date
Teacher:
Mr. Malzahn
Subject:
Earth Science
Unit of Study:
Astronomy
Unit Dates:
Sept 4 – Sept 28
Objectives
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Curriculum
Layers
Oral Defense
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Great info about the upcoming events in the sky…http://www.starryskies.com
Ch. 27 and Ch. 30
Key Terms: See back
Test Thurs Sept 27 (A), Fri Sept 28 (B)
Evaluate the evidence pertaining to the formation and age of the stars, terrestrial planets and gas planets.
Support the evidence that the planets are much closer than the stars.
Examine why the sun is a typical star powered by nuclear reactions, primarily the fusion of hydrogen to form helium.
Analyze the evidence for the dramatic effects of asteroid impacts in shaping the surface of planets and their moons.
Due
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Defense
Date
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9. Build a scale model galaxy. It can be ours, or you may pick another. Include details: type, size,
star formation (heat, age). Make sure you know all about galaxies before Oral Defense.
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10. Write a poem/song (4 verses 4 lines each) on the the classification of stars (H-R Diagram).
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A = 90+
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
Textbook: ( 10 points each *indicates possible lower point value )
100 pts. max.
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Attend lectures as needed (No Oral Defense).
Directed Readings with quiz (No Oral Defense). *
Chapter 27 and 30 section review questions. See back for more information. *
Chapter 27 and 30 chapter review questions. See back for more information.
Flashcards or crossword puzzle using all 30 terms (NOT both).
30% of grade
7. Imagine you are traveling faster than the speed of light. TYPE a letter about 3 parts of your
trip: from Earth to the nearest star other than the sun, to the center of the galaxy, and to the
nearest neighboring galaxy. 300 words, double spaced.
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Writing: ( 15 points )
2-D art: ( 15 points )
8. Design a poster with the life cycle of a star as your topic. Make it easy to learn by using graphics
and “bullets” of information about how a star is born and ages.
3-D art: ( 15 points )
Performance: ( 15 points )
Defend one/Get
one (DO/GO)
This means if you
successfully
defend one
assignment you
may turn in one
assignment of
equal or lesser
value and earn
full points.
Technology: ( 15 points each )
11. Complete the internet activity and answer the questions about stars. Take thorough notes:
http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=cfd&wcsuffix=5042
12. Do the entire “Star Light, Star Bright” activity: Catch the wave, Making Waves, Heating Up and
Stellar Encounters. Take thorough notes. http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/
13. Complete the “Galaxies Galore” activity, and use the games to prep yourself for assessment. You
must write thorough notes about what you are learning during the activity for credit.
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/capture/galaxies/
14. Make your way from Stellar Statistician all the way to Deep Field Observer. You must have
completed the Hubble Academy Log (HAL) for all four activities to get full credit.
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/hdf/
Don’t like these? Make one of your own…but get it approved first!
Points Earned X Category Weight = Oral Defense Weighted Score
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Project
100 pts. total
20% of grade
Test
100 pts. total
50% of grade
.30
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Points Earned X Category Weight = Project Weighted Score
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.20
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Points Earned X Category Weight = Test Weighted Score
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.50
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TOTAL SCORE
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LETTER GRADE
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%
Key Terms – 30 terms
Chapter 27 (pg. 709): 10 terms
Chapter 30 (pg. 797): 20 terms
Due Date
Defense Date
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Section and Chapter review questions
Chapter 27 section review questions
Section 1 pg. 690: 1 – 9
Section 2 pg. 694: 1 – 9
Section 3 pg. 700: 1 – 9
Section 4 pg. 708: 1 – 11
(5 points)
(5 points)
(5 points)
(5 points)
Chapter 30 section review questions
Section 1 pg. 780: 1 – 11
Section 2 pg. 788: 1 – 13
Section 3 pg. 792: 1 – 8
Section 4 pg. 796: 1 – 8
(5 points)
(5 points)
(5 points)
(5 points)
Chapter 27 chapter review questions
Pgs. 710 – 711: 1 – 18, 29, 34
(10 points)
Chapter 30 chapter review questions
Pgs. 798 – 799: 1 – 16, 18, 21, 27, 28
(10 points)