Learning Target MONDAY 9/16/13 HR Diagram, luminosity, magnitude, temperature, main sequence, red giants, red supergiants, white dwarfs, Describe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and use models such as the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram for classification Represent the natural world using models 3. Continue Star Card Classification from Friday 4. BrainPop: Life Cycle of STars 5. Physical HR Diagram Students plot Star Cards on large-scale H-R Diagram 6. H-R Diagram: Independent Practice (Plot stars based on temperature and luminosity) 7. HR Diagram Interpretation /Analysis HR Diagram Template Colors HR Diagram Key Star Data (temperature/brightness
TUESDAY 9/17/13 (Jennings Sub Plans) galaxy, spiral galaxy, elliptical galaxy, irregular galaxy, The Milky Way galaxy, cluster, The Local Group, expansion, red-shift, Big Bang Theory, Doppler shift Describe components of the universe such as galaxies (8.8A) Recognize that the Sun is a medium-sized star near the edge of a disc-shaped galaxy of stars (8.8B) Use scientific data as evidence of scientific theories that describe the origin of the universe (8.8E) Use models to represent aspects of the natural world (8.3B) 3. Continue H-R Diagram Plotting and Analysis 4. BrainPop: Galaxies 5. Galaxy Classification MIX-PAIR-SHARE: Various galaxy shapes are displayed and students participate in a MIX-PAIR-SHARE to determine how they would be classified 6. Self-Evaluate: Galaxy Types Answers 7. Reflection: In your own words, how would you communicate the differences between the three types of galaxies? Galaxy Powerpoint Slides mixed up order
WEDNESDAY 9/18/13 expansion, red-shift, Big Bang Theory, Doppler shift Co nte nt Vo ca b Homework Explore how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum are used to gain information (8.8C) Use scientific data as evidence of scientific theories that describe the origin of the universe (8.8E) Use models to represent aspects of the natural world (8.3B) 1. Modeling an Expanding Universe (Gateways): Students will use a balloon to model how galaxies appear to be moving apart and read about Big Bang Theory and the concept of red-shift. Students will collect, record, and analyze data 2. Video Clip Greatest Discoveries in Science (Shared Drive) Universe Expanding) balloons String and rulers or fabric measuring tape Black sharpies Small binder clips THURSDAY 9/19/13
Axis, equinox, latitude, northern hemisphere, revolve, rotate, solar energy, solar intensity, southern hemisphere, summer solstice, winter solstice Investigate the cause of temperature variation on Earth based on the angle of radiant energy the Earth receives (8.7A) Collect and record scientific data using tools (computer) Represent the natural world using models (computer model) 3. Explore Learning Seasons Why Do We Have Them (Teacher Demo) 4. Student data collection: axis angle vs number of solar rays 5. Student analysis: How does the axis angle affect the number of solar rays (solar radiation) Access to www.explorelearning.com TODAY
Instructional Strategies Conten t FRIDAY Axis, equinox, latitude, northern hemisphere, revolve, rotate, solar energy, solar intensity, southern hemisphere, summer solstice, winter solstice Investigate how Earth s tilt at various times of the year affects solar intensity (8.7A) Investigate why certain latitudes don t experience seasonal variations in temperature (8.7A) Relate Earth s tilt to the cause of seasons. (8.7A) 3. Explore Learning: Seasons in 3D Virtual Lab www.explorelearning.com (username/password: maus) Computer Lab Unfinished classwork or journal work as instructed by the teacher