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1. Introduction to Space:
Tues Jan 8
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Chris Hadfield: Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVQlJeESUgo
Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jaques on ISS
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition58/default.asp
What is the ISS
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/search/video/watch.asp?v=1_b05gnieh&search=David+Saint-Jacques
Profile: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/canadian/active/bio-david-saint-jacques.asp
Living in Space: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/living-in-space/default.asp
Experiments in Space:
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-use scientific terms associated with space science |
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Tour of the Solar System
Friday Jan 11
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Notes used in class: Solar System.pdf
Videos watched in class;
Everything You need to know about planet Earth:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGXi_9A__Vc
Solar System Video:
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/101-videos/solar-system-sci
Virtual Solar System:
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/solar-system
Task completed in class:
Answer the following questions as you explore the solar system using the following
Planet Data.pdf
1. a) What is an Astronomical Unit? Why are distances in space measured in AU?
b) Use table 1 in the following planet data to calculate the scalar distance of planets if the solar system was only 10 m wide.
Use Table 2 in the above attachment or internet sources to answer the following questions.
2. Which planets are most unlike Earth? Why?
3. a)Which planets are most like Earth? Why?
4. What is the difference between the inner and outer planets?
5. What pattern do you notice about the surface temperature of the planets? Why is this?
6. How does size of the planet relate to the time for one rotation?
7. Is it possible to walk on the surface of mercury? (look at surface gravity, what would it be like?)
8. How much larger in diameter is Jupiter compared to earth?
9. If NASA was going to consider sending a human mission to another planet, which planet would it be?
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-list the planets in order and describe the structure of the solar systems
-compare and contrast the characteristics of the inner and outer planets
-define and use terminology such as : asteroid, meteor, meteorite, comet, rotation, revolution, heliocentric, geocentric
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3. The Solar Nebula Theory
Monday Jan 14 & Tues Jan 15
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Task: Activity: Solar Nebula Theory.pdf
Students will complete an activity mapping out the Solar Nebula Theory
Students will study the characteristics of the planets to evaluate the validity of the solar nebula theory.
References:
Video: http://study.com/academy/lesson/solar-nebular-hypothesis-definition-lesson-quiz.html
Read About: http://www.ck12.org/earth-science/Formation-of-the-Sun-and-Planets/lesson/Formation-of-the-Sun-and-Planets/
http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/solarsys/nebular.html
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-describe in detail the proposed stages of development of a solar system
-evaluate evidence that supports this theory.
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4. Space probes
Wed Jan 16
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Space probes
1. Name the space probes discussed in the articles and the locations they studied.
2. Describe what has been learned about the solar system from space probes.
3. Why are space probes valuable?
4. Should we continue to spend money on this type of technology?
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5. Life and Death of Stars.
Thurs Jan 17
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1) Watch the following videos:
Life Cycle of Stars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM9CQDlQI0A
Types of Stars: http://study.com/academy/lesson/types-of-stars-by-size-color-and-life-cycle.html
2) Define the following terms.
luminosity, dwarf star (black, white, red)
supergiant red giant
supernova black hole
neutron star nebula
3) Answer the following question using the Hertzsprung-Russel Diagram.
What is the relationship between the colour, luminosity and temperature of stars?
4) Complete the following Task: Space Star Data and Questions.pdf
Resources:Check out the following websites summarizing information about stars
Stars: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/stars/startypes.shtml
SuperNova: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXV9mtY1AoI
Read over the powerpoint: life cycle of stars.pdf
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-use the terms luminosity, temperature and colour to describe the characteristics of stars
-describe the life of low mass stars , main sequence stars and massive stars
-use terms such as red giant, super giants, supernova, black hole, dwarf star, fusion,
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Friday Jan 18 |
Technology used to study space
Mauna Kea telescope image https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqHwc83XGcg
Hubble telescope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--X9zfgZtS0
Keplar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wxd3fDFmO4
Voyage 1 & 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9SjjcHd1Ec
Task
Assess some of the costs, hazards, and benefits of space exploration and the contributions of Canadians to space research and technology.
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Exam Review
Friday Jan 18
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Astronomy Test Review
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OMIT |
Task: Vocabulary -use the links below to help you find the definition of each of these terms -provide examples to support your definitions
celestial objects, comets, meteors, meteorites, asteroids, planets, stars (such as Polaris, Sirius, Betelgeuse), constellations, orbital radius, retrograde motion, satellite, galaxies, universe, astronomical units, light years, aurora borealis, solar eclipses, moon phases
Glossary of Astronomy Terms:
http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy-glossary.html
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/dictionary.htm
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OMIT
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How do we study the solar system and beyond using technology?
Space Research Question
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Name that Tune: Space Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPRjCeoBqrI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkqVm5aiC28
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFks9A9TCF0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSMeYe-sLhs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYrGBB3kdM8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhMmBlL81nw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvAnfi8WpVE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76itSz-QEcE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl7MI8ZlczE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RiU2T4Psyc
Other Space Resources
STEM Space School: http://www.spaceschool.ca
Galileo the father of Astronomy: http://www.biography.com/people/galileo-9305220
Video: http://study.com/academy/lesson/solar-nebular-hypothesis-definition-lesson-quiz.html
Read About: http://www.ck12.org/earth-science/Formation-of-the-Sun-and-Planets/lesson/Formation-of-the-Sun-and-Planets/
http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/solarsys/nebular.html
Problem Solving Process V2.pdf
Space Shuttles.pdf
Challenger disaster: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4JOjcDFtBE&feature=kp
Columbia disaster: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NIwofLKmL0
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