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Big Idea:
Our Solar System is part of the Milky Way Galaxy which is one of
many galaxies in the known Universe. While the composition of
planets varies considerably, their components and the applicable
laws of science are universal. |
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5.9.8 A. Earth, Moon, Sun System |
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Essential Questions |
Enduring Understandings |
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- What predictable, observable patterns
occur as a result of the interaction between the Earth, Moon, and
Sun?
-What causes these patterns? |
-Observable, predictable patterns of movement in
the Sun, Earth, Moon system occur because of gravitational
interaction and energy from the Sun. |
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Areas of Focus/Cumulative
Progress Indicators |
Comments and Examples |
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By the end of Grade 12: |
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Reinforce indicators from previous grade level. |
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5.9.8 B. Solar System |
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Essential Questions |
Enduring Understandings |
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- How are planets and other objects in the
Solar System similar and different to Earth?
- What implication does this have for the existence and sustaining
of life? |
- Physical characteristics of planets
depend on their distance from the Sun and their size. |
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Areas of Focus/Cumulative
Progress Indicators |
Comments and Examples |
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By the end of Grade 12: |
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Explain that our solar system coalesced from a nebular cloud of
gas and dust left from exploding stars. |
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5.9.8 C. Stars |
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Essential Questions |
Enduring Understandings |
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- What characteristics does our Sun share with
other stars? |
- The Sun is a star. |
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Areas of Focus/Cumulative
Progress Indicators |
Comments and Examples |
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By the end of Grade 12: |
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Describe the
physical characteristics, stages of development, and the apparent motions of
stars. |
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5.9.8 D. Galaxies and Universe |
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Essential Questions |
Enduring Understandings |
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- Is there order to the Universe? |
- The Universe is made up of galaxies,
each of which is composed of solar systems, having the same elements and
governed by the same laws. |
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Areas of Focus/Cumulative
Progress Indicators |
Comments and Examples |
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By the end of Grade 12: |
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1.
Describe data gathering and observation technologies and explain
how they are used to explore the solar system and beyond. |
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2.
Cite evidence to
describe the scientific theory of the origin of the universe and the current
explanations of its evolution. |
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