CH 26-Studying Space
LA.910.1.7.3-The student will determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details;

SC.912.E.5.1-Cite evidence used to develop and verify the scientific theory of the Big Bang (also known as the Big Bang Theory) of the origin of the universe.

 
  1. Metric Practicum Test
  2. Assign textbook if parent has signed Textbook Form.  Bring to class daily. 
  3. Read CH 26.1 & take CH 26 Guided Notes
  1. Metric Practicum Test
  2. Assign textbook if parent has signed Textbook Form.  Bring to class daily. 
  3. Read CH 26.1 & take CH 26 Guided Notes
 
MA.912.A.1.5-Use dimensional (unit) analysis to perform conversions between units of measure, including rates.

MA.912.A.2.1-Create a graph to represent a real-world situation
  1. Finish Metric Practicum Test.
  2. Complete "Metrics & Measurement"

 
  1. Finish Metric Practicum Test.
  2. Complete "Metrics & Measurement"
  3. Complete Slope & Science handout.
 
SC.912.P.12.7-Recognize that nothing travels faster than the speed of light in vacuum which is the same for all observers no matter how they or the light source are moving.

SC.912.P.10.16-Explain the relationship between moving charges and magnetic fields, as well as changing magnetic fields and electric fields, and their application to modern technologies.

SC.912.P.10.18-Explore the theory of electromagnetism by comparing and contrasting the different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of wavelength, frequency, and energy, and relate them to phenomena and applications.

SC.912.P.10.20-Describe the measurable properties of waves and explain the relationships among them and how these properties change when the wave moves from one medium to another.
  1. Review CH 26.1 Notes.
  2. Read, highlight, & add notes to EM Radiation handout.
  3. Complete EM Graph.
  4. Visit these websites & take 3 notes on each one.

Electromagnetic Radiation (NASA)

Images at Different Wavelengths

Telescopes (Wikipedia)-See Research & Famous

Hubble Telescope

Chandra-X-Ray Telescope

 Powers of Ten-How Small, How Big?

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Scale of Things article

The Universe in ONE Ye

EM Radiation-Infrared & Others

Stellar Evolution Images From Chandra

Visible Light & EM
SC.912.E.5.8-Connect the concepts of radiation and the electromagnetic spectrum to the use of historical and newly-developed observational tools.   Electromagnetic Radiation (NASA)

Images at Different Wavelengths

Telescopes (Wikipedia)-See Research & Famous

Hubble Telescope

Chandra-X-Ray Telescope

  

March
Home Up

 
Day Date Sunshine State Standards Period 1 Lesson Period 3 & 4 Lesson Additional Resources
28 3/2 SC.912.E.5.8-Connect the concepts of radiation and the electromagnetic spectrum to the use of historical and newly-developed observational tools.

SC.912.E.5.9  Analyze the broad effects of space exploration on the economy and culture of Florida.

SC.912.P.12.7  Recognize that nothing travels faster than the speed of light in vacuum which is the same for all observers no matter how they or the light source are moving.

  1. Returned Metric Tests.  Need to study.
  2. Retest on Thursday.
  1. Reviewed CH 26.1
  2. Turn in EM Graph.
  3. Use Macs and visit websites.  Write 3 notes about each EM on first website.
  4. Visit other sites..

 

 EM Radiation-Infrared & Others

Images at Different Wavelengths

Telescopes (Wikipedia)-See Research & Famous

Hubble Telescope

Chandra-X-Ray Telescope
29 3/3 SC.912.E.5.8-Connect the concepts of radiation and the electromagnetic spectrum to the use of historical and newly-developed observational tools. Substitute
  1. Read 26.2 & finish Guided Notes handout.
  2. Complete Daylight Variation
  3. Postpone Metric Test Retake until Thursday.
Substitute
  1. Read 26.2 & finish Guided Notes handout.
  2. Complete Daylight Variation

 

 http://www.ucg-sps.org/j_sunset.htm

Monthly Tour of Night Sky Podcast

Timeline for Space Exploration

NASA Spin-offs
30 3/4 SC.912.N.3.5-Describe the function of models in science, and identify the wide range of models used in science.

SC.912.E.5.2-Identify patterns in the organization and distribution of matter in the universe and the forces that determine them.

SC.912.E.5.8  Connect the concepts of radiation and the electromagnetic spectrum to the use of historical and newly-developed observational tools.

SC.912.E.5.4    Explain the physical properties of the Sun and its dynamic nature and connect them to conditions and events on Earth.
  1. Review 26.2
  2. Discuss Daylight Variation and relate to reading.  Turn in.
  3. FINISH LESSON FROM YESTERDAY FOR HOMEWORK!!!!
  4. Metric Retake on Thursday.
  1. Review 26.2
  2. Discuss Daylight Variation and relate to reading.  Turn in.
  3. Perform Foucault Pendulum lab.

 

24 Time Zones

World Time Zones

International Date Line

Daylight-saving Time

Greenwich Mean Time

Foucault pendulum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Foucault Pendulum
31 3/5

SC.912.E.5.7   Relate the history of and explain the justification for future space exploration and continuing technology development.
  1. Review 26.2
  2. Perform Foucault Pendulum lab.
  1. Review 26.2
  2. Season's Demonstration & Tilt of E. Axis Affect Seasons
  3. Returned science fair forms. Make edits and resubmit
Countdown to the Seasons

2000 New Year Eve Celebrations

YouTube-2000 New Year's Video
32 3/6

SC.912.P.10.18  Explore the theory of electromagnetism by comparing and contrasting the different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of wavelength, frequency, and energy, and relate them to phenomena and applications.

SC.912.E.5.5   Explain the formation of planetary systems based on our knowledge of our Solar System and apply this knowledge to newly discovered planetary systems

SC.912.E.5.8  Connect the concepts of radiation and the electromagnetic spectrum to the use of historical and newly-developed observational tools.
  1. Review 26.2
  2. Season's Demonstration & Tilt of E. Axis Affect Seasons
  1. EM Radiation-Infrared & Others-write 3 notes for each radiation on Word/paper.  Go to Whitt's Research Page & use Citation Machine to write one APA Citation.
  2. Images at Different Wavelengths-check it out.
  3. Telescopes (Wikipedia)-See Research & Famous-list 5 telescopes you did not know about.  Copy & paste citation from left panel.
  4. Hubble Telescope-copy/paste one image & write APA Citation.
  5. Chandra-X-Ray Telescope-copy/paste one image & write APA Citation.
  6. GLAST Newsopy/paste one image & write APA Citation.
Celestia-Planetarium Download
33 3/9 SC.912.E.5.8  Connect the concepts of radiation and the electromagnetic spectrum to the use of historical and newly-developed observational tools.

SC.912.P.10.18  Explore the theory of electromagnetism by comparing and contrasting the different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of wavelength, frequency, and energy, and relate them to phenomena and applications.
  1. Review 26.2
  2. Read & highlight Electromagnetic Spectrum handout.
  3. EM Graph
  1. Finish Computer Lab from Friday.
  2. Using terms on p675-create 3 column data table & list term, define, and draw definition.
  3. Complete CH 26 Review #3-21.
  4. CH 26 Test on Thursday
 
35 3/11  
  1. Using terms on p675-create 3 column data table & list term, define, and draw definition.
  2. Complete CH 26 Review #3-21.
  3. CH 26 Test on Thursday

FCAT

 

  
36 3/12 C.912.E.5.2  Identify patterns in the organization and distribution of matter in the universe and the forces that determine them.

SC.912.E.5.4    Explain the physical properties of the Sun and its dynamic nature and connect them to conditions and events on Earth.

 
  1. Turn in EM Graph, CH 26 Vocabulary, CH 26 Review, and CH 26 Guided Notes.
  2. Take CH 26 Test
  3. Improved a low score assignment & resubmit.

 
  1. Turn in EM Graph, CH 26 Vocabulary, CH 26 Review, and CH 26 Guided Notes.
  2. Take CH 26 Test.
  3. Internet Research-Complete Landsat and record answers on a Word Document.
  4. Use Citation Machine to create APA Citations for the websites you used on internet research.
 
37 3/13 C.912.E.5.2  Identify patterns in the organization and distribution of matter in the universe and the forces that determine them.

SC.912.E.5.4    Explain the physical properties of the Sun and its dynamic nature and connect them to conditions and events on Earth.

SC.912.E.5.5   Explain the formation of planetary systems based on our knowledge of our Solar System and apply this knowledge to newly discovered planetary systems
  1. Read 27.1
  2. Complete Formation of Solar System

 
  1. Read 27.1
  2. Complete Formation of Solar System
  3. Relate to 2.1 notes.

 

Astronomy Picture of Day

Measure Darkness of Your Night Sky
38 3/16 C.912.E.5.2  Identify patterns in the organization and distribution of matter in the universe and the forces that determine them.

SC.912.E.5.4    Explain the physical properties of the Sun and its dynamic nature and connect them to conditions and events on Earth.

SC.912.E.5.5   Explain the formation of planetary systems based on our knowledge of our Solar System and apply this knowledge to newly discovered planetary systems

 
  1. Read 2.1 & take notes on how earth is unique.
  2. Relate to 27.1
  3. Organize notebook-update table of contents.
  1. Review 27.2 & take notes.
  2. HW-Read 27.3 & complete front of Planetary Data Table

Exoplanets

Mars Rover Mission

NASA Solar System Videos

Voyager-Most Distant Probe in Outer Space
39 3/17 C.912.E.5.2  Identify patterns in the organization and distribution of matter in the universe and the forces that determine them.

SC.912.E.5.5   Explain the formation of planetary systems based on our knowledge of our Solar System and apply this knowledge to newly discovered planetary systems

SC.912.N.3.2  Describe the role consensus plays in the historical development of a theory in any one of the disciplines of science.

SC.912.E.5.   Develop logical connections through physical principles, including Kepler's and Newton's Laws about the relationships and the effects of Earth, Moon, and Sun on each other.

 
  1. Substitute-read 27.2 and complete Section Review 1-6.
  2. HW-Complete Planetary Data Table
  1. Substitute-read 27.2 and complete Section Review 1-8.
  2. HW-Complete Planetary Data Table

Retrograde

Retrograde 2

Nine Planets

40 3/18 C.912.E.5.2  Identify patterns in the organization and distribution of matter in the universe and the forces that determine them.

SC.912.E.5.4    Explain the physical properties of the Sun and its dynamic nature and connect them to conditions and events on Earth.

SC.912.N.3.5  Describe the function of models in science, and identify the wide range of models used in science.

SC.912.E.5.   Develop logical connections through physical principles, including Kepler's and Newton's Laws about the relationships and the effects of Earth, Moon, and Sun on each other.
  1. Review 27.2 and take notes.
  2. Ellipse Lab
  3. CH 27 Test on Friday

 
  1. Review 27.2
  2. Ellipse Lab
  3. CH 27 Test on Friday

 

Movie:  Contact

SETI Home

Carl Sagan Bio

Voice Clip of Carl Sagan
41 3/19 C.912.E.5.2  Identify patterns in the organization and distribution of matter in the universe and the forces that determine them.

SC.912.E.5.4    Explain the physical properties of the Sun and its dynamic nature and connect them to conditions and events on Earth.

 
  1. Finish Ellipse Lab
  2. Study for CH 27 Test tomorrow
  3. HW-CH 27 Review:  4-18, 19-25(complete sentences), 35-37.
  1. Create 3 column data table:  Planets, Similar, Different.  Compare earth to other planets & list 2-3 characteristics.
  2. Video "A Star Is Born"
  3. Study for CH 27 Test tomorrow
  4. HW-CH 27 Review:  4-18, 19-25(complete sentences), 35-37.
 
42 3/20 C.912.E.5.2  Identify patterns in the organization and distribution of matter in the universe and the forces that determine them.

SC.912.E.5.4    Explain the physical properties of the Sun and its dynamic nature and connect them to conditions and events on Earth.

 
  1. Read CH 28.1
  2. Complete CH 28.1 Section Review on NB Paper.
  3. Watch 30 minutes of If Earth Had No Moon and complete handout.
  1. Read CH 28.1
  2. Complete CH 28.1 Section Review on NB Paper.
  3. Watch 30 minutes of If Earth Had No Moon and complete handout.

 

Mid Term Exams

(3/25) Monday Exams- Period 1&3

(3/24) Tuesday Exams- Period 2&4

 
43 3/23 C.912.E.5.2  Identify patterns in the organization and distribution of matter in the universe and the forces that determine them.

SC.912.E.5.4    Explain the physical properties of the Sun and its dynamic nature and connect them to conditions and events on Earth.

 
  1. Turn in:  Formation of Solar System, Planetary Data Table, Ellipse Lab, and CH 27 Review.
  2. Take CH 27 Test
  3. Review for Mid-term exams on  Wed.

 
  1. Turn in:  Formation of Solar System, Planetary Data Table, Ellipse Lab, Earth Comparison,  and CH 27 Review.
  2. Take CH 27 Test
  3. Review for Mid-term exams on Tuesday & Wednesday.
 		 These are the ppt for the review.  I would study vocabulary, notes, & old tests to prepare for exams.  Then, try Jeopardy PPT.

Review entire notebook.

Jeopardy Review.SM_Metrics.pptx

Jeopardy Review.26.27.pptx
44 3/24  
  1. Review for mid-term

 
  1. Review for mid-term exam.
 
45 3/25  
  1. Take Mid Term Exam
  2. Read 28.2 & record 10 facts.  Draw Figures 1, 3, 6, 8, & 10.
  1. Take Mid Term Exam
  2. Read 28.2 & record 10 facts.  Draw Figures 1, 3, 6, 8, & 10.
 		  
46 3/26 C.912.E.5.2  Identify patterns in the organization and distribution of matter in the universe and the forces that determine them.

SC.912.E.5.4    Explain the physical properties of the Sun and its dynamic nature and connect them to conditions and events on Earth.

 
  1. Verify grades-give each student progress report to check for errors or omissions.
  2. Complete Phases of Moon Graph.
  1. Verify grades-give each student progress report to check for errors or omissions.
  2. Complete Eclipse Lab
  3. Complete Phases of Moon Graph.

 

  
47 3/30 C.912.E.5.2  Identify patterns in the organization and distribution of matter in the universe and the forces that determine them.

SC.912.E.5.4    Explain the physical properties of the Sun and its dynamic nature and connect them to conditions and events on Earth.

SC.912.E.5.   Develop logical connections through physical principles, including Kepler's and Newton's Laws about the relationships and the effects of Earth, Moon, and Sun on each other.
  1. MOLA Map p716.
  2. Review CH 28.2 & CH 28.3
  3. Discuss Phases of Moon Graph.
  1. MOLA Map p716.
  2. Review CH 28.2 & CH 28.3
  3. Discuss Phases of Moon Graph.-turn in.
  4. HW-Read CH 28.4 and complete ACROSTIC for ASTERIODS, COMETS, and METERIODS.  Write each word vertically and write a detailed scientific notes that begins with each letter of the word.

 

Lunar & Solar Eclipse Predictions

View Lunar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse From China

Future Eclipse Map-Effect of Umbra

 

 
48 3/31 C.912.E.5.2  Identify patterns in the organization and distribution of matter in the universe and the forces that determine them.

SC.912.E.5.4    Explain the physical properties of the Sun and its dynamic nature and connect them to conditions and events on Earth.

 
  1. Turn in Phases of Moon Graph.
  2. Finish "If We Had No Moon" and turn in handout.
  1. Review CH 28.4 and turn in ACROSTICS.
  2. Use computers to view eclipse data, meteor data, fireballs, near hit asteroids, lunar impacts.
  3. Vagabonds DVD
  4. Bonus Opportunity-Read Science of Doom.doc and highlight or write a summary paragraph.
Meteor Crater

Near Earth Asteriods

AMS Meteor Fireball Log

Comet Shoemaker-Levy

Comet McNaught Gallery

Comet Lulin-January 2009

Did Comets Bring Life To Earth

KT Boundary Impact

Permian-Triassic_extinction_event

Pre-historic_impact_events
 

Studying Space –CH 26

Viewing The Universe CH 26.1

SC.E.2.4.2

SC.E.2.5.3

SC.E.2.4.5

SC.E.2.4.6

1.       Discuss CH 26.1

2.       Video-Space Measurement-partial

3.       Discuss EM Spectrum HO

4.       EM Graph

Powers of Ten-How Small, How Big?

 

Scale of Things article

 

The Universe in ONE Year

 

Astronomy Picture of Day

 

 

SC.E.2.4.7

SC.H.3.4.2

SC.H.3.4.3

SC.H.3.4.4

SC.H.3.4.6

1.       Review EM & differentiate between visible & non-visible light

2.       Compare/contrast Reflector & Refractor Telescopes (visible).

3.       Complete Telescope Handout w/transparency.

4.       Discuss Non-Visible Observatories & complete computer lab.

5.       HW- NASA Spin-offs

Astronomy Picture of Day

 

EM Radiation-Infrared & Others

Astronomy Ology

Images at Different Wavelengths

 

 

EM Radiation & Telescopes Used

Hubble Telescope

 

Visible Light & EM

 

Chandra-X-Ray Telescope

Messier List of Space Objects-How Many Can You Find?

Stellar Evolution Images From Chandra

Where is Chandra Right Now (Satellite)

Telescopes (Wikipedia)-See Research & Famous

Monthly  Sky Maps

 Monthly Tour of Night Sky Podcast

 

Timeline for Space Exploration

 

NASA Spin-offs

 

 

Studying Space –CH 26

Movements of Earth-CH 26.2

SC.D.1.4.1

SC.E.1.4.1

1.       Compare rotation & revolution and evidences for each

2.       Coriolis Effect Demonstration p668 & Starry Night Simulation (constellations of 1 day & over time)

3.       Foucault Pendulum Lab

Sky View-Interactive Sky Map

 

Astronomy Picture of Day

 

Foucault pendulum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

Foucault Pendulum

 

 

 

 

SC.D.1.4.1

SC.E.1.4.1

1.       Discuss Time Zones & IDL (#31-34 p677).  Complete Time Zone handout.

2.       Time Zones lab.

3.       Demonstrate Seasons & complete Sun & Seasons handout.

4.       Angle of Sun’s Rays p673

5.       Daylight Variation or Line Graph

 

Astronomy Picture of Day

 

Countdown to the Seasons

 

24 Time Zones

 

World Time Zones

 

International Date Line

2000 New Year Eve Celebrations

Daylight-saving Time

Greenwich Mean Time

Wake Island