Unit One
Teachers: Corey, Norwood
Subject: Earth Science Student Name:
Big Idea: Formation of the Universe Chapter 17
Start and end date:
Objectives/GPS:
August 26 – August 30, 2013
S6E1a: Relate the Nature of Science to the progression of basic historical scientific theories (geocentric and heliocentric) as they describe our solar system, and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the Universe.
C Choices:
Basic knowledge, understanding. The student builds on his/her current level of core information.
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Knowledge &
Comprehension
Writing
Student Learning Activities
1.
What do the three theories about the origin of the Universe have in
3.
Reading common?
2.
Why do you think the leading theory about how the Universe formed is called the Big Bang Theory?
If we observe that all galaxies are expanding away from the Milky
Way galaxy, does that mean that we are at the center of the universe?
4.
How would other galaxies appear to move relative to Earth if the
Universe were shrinking?
1.
Define Essential Vocabulary: Big Bang, Hubble’s Law, cosmic background radiation, solar nebula, plantesimals, dark matter, dark energy
2.
Draw your attention to Figure 22 on page 630. Explain how rising raisin bread dough resembles the expanding universe.
3.
Choose at least two articles from the reading station and complete the article report form.
2-D Art - Visual
1.
On a poster board draw and label a picture of the formation of the universe.
2.
There are three classes of nebulas absorption, emission, and reflection. Research and out the differences between each of these and illustrate them on a poster board.
3.
Make a model of the Milky Way Galaxy; make sure you locate our
Solar System. Visit the following website for instructions: http://www.astro.washington.edu/groups/observatory/AVI/milkyway.
html
Technology/Math: www. Scilinks.org
Topic: Life of a Star
SciLinks code: HSM1469 Use the website called Star Formation
Describe each phase in the life of a star.
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Point
Value
10
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20

B Choice:
Application/manipulation of the information learned at C. Problem solving & higher level thinking.
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Application & Analysis
Big Bang Lab Activity: Kinesthetic – Whole Class
Poem: Write a poem about the formation of the Universe to present to the class.
Rap/Story: Write a story or rap about the expanding universe and the formation of the solar system to present to the class.
Lecture - Auditory: Listen to Chapter 17, Section 5 on the online textbook
(using headphones) and create a mini-lecture about the topics covered to the class using powerpoint or prezzi.
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A Choice:
Critical Thinking and
Analysis. This layer requires the highest and most complex thought.
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Synthesis & Evaluation
In your own words submit a one page typed report explaining the big bang theory as it relates to the origin of the universe. Include evidence explaining how we know the universe is still expanding.
Total Points:
20
100