MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District Pacing Guide
M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 3
Course Code: 200210001
Pacing
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE: E. Earth and Space Science
TOPIC X: Stars and the Sun
Traditional
8 Days
01-20-15 to 01-29-15
Block
4 Days
01-20-15 to 01-29-15
Winter Interim / Unit 5 Assessment
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
A. Properties of Stars
1. Apparent Magnitude
2. Absolute Brightness
3. Temperature, color, size
B. H-R Diagrams
1. Main Sequence
C.The Sun’s Characteristics
1. Structure of the Sun
2. Rotation
3. Convection
4. Sunspots, Solar Flares, and Prominences
D.Electromagnetic Spectrum
1. Wavelength and frequency
2. Uses, hazards and applications
3. Electromagnetic spectrum for star imaging
Division of Academics – Department of Science
Third Nine Weeks
Date(s)
OBJECTIVES
 Identify the physical properties of stars: apparent magnitude
(brightness), temperature (color), size, and luminosity
(absolute brightness)
 Identify solar properties (rotation, structure of the Sun,
convection, sunspots, solar flares, and prominences) on a
model
 Create a model of the sun that include structure of the Sun,
convection, sunspots, solar flares and prominences
 Evaluate models of solar properties
 Describe and classify the physical properties of the Sun:
apparent magnitude, temperature (color), size, and absolute
brightness.
 Classify physical properties of stars using H-R diagrams.
 Illustrate that the sun's energy arrives as radiation with a
wide range of wavelengths, including infrared, visible, and
ultraviolet, and that white light is made up of a spectrum of
many different colors.
 Understand main sequence stars and their properties.
01-20-15 to 01-30-15
INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS
Core Text Book: Pearson Interactive Science Florida Ch.
2.1, Ch. 3.4, Ch. 3.6, Ch. 6.4
Vocabulary: Observation, inference, empirical evidence,
Scientific Theory, Scientific Model, Nebula, Light-year,
Astronomical Unit, relative distance, star, main sequence,
H-R diagram, apparent magnitude, absolute magnitude,
electromagnetic spectrum, convection, sunspots, solar
flares, prominences
Technology:
1. Pearson: Pearson: My science online, My Planet Diary,
Pearson Interactive Art
2. BBC: The Sun Lifecycle of Stars Electromagnetic
Spectrum
3. BrainPOP: Sun
4. CPALMS: To Infinity & Beyond, Starry Night
5. Other: Star Classification; Star Child; Sun Paper Model
6. Study Jams-Inner Planets
7. Study Jams-Outer Planets
8. Nobel Prize: Star Stories
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District Pacing Guide
M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 3
Course Code: 200210001
H-R Diagram
SC.8.E.5.5
SC.8.E.5.6
SC.7.N.3.2
SC.8.E.5.11
SC.7.P.10.1
Star Spectra
Standard: SC.8.E.5.5
Video
Describe and classify specific physical properties of stars: apparent magnitude (brightness), temperature (color), size, and luminosity (absolute
brightness).
Other Stars: Binary Systems, Life Cycles, Red Giants, and White Dwarves
Brightness and Luminosity
Magnitude and Luminosity
The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
Colors and Temperatures of Stars
Reflection and Luminosity
Virtual Lab
Star Light, Looks Bright
Science
Content
Collection
Characteristics of Stars
Standard: SC.8.E.5.11
Video
Interactive
Glossary
Article
Identify and compare characteristics of the electromagnetic spectrum such as wavelength, frequency, use, and hazards and recognize its application
to an understanding of planetary images and satellite photographs
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Solar Energy: The Open Cycle
Light as a Wave: Thomas Young's Experiment
Electromagnetic Spectrum
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
NASA Instruments & the Energy Spectrum
How the Electromagnetic Spectrum Determines Celestial Bodies
Satellites Used in Search and Rescue
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Optics
Division of Academics – Department of Science
Third Nine Weeks
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District Pacing Guide
M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 3
Standard: SC.8.E.5.6
Course Code: 200210001
Create models of solar properties including rotation, structure of the Sun, convection, sunspots, solar flares, and prominences.
Video
The Sun’s Corona and Solar Flares
Part 3: The Sun’s Energy and the Solar Wind
Composition of the Sun
Sunspots
The Photosphere and Chromosphere
The Corona
Using Prominences to Observe the Sun's Magnetic Fields
Rotation and Revolution
Image
Interior Structure of the Sun
Differential Rotation of the Sun 1
Differential Rotation of the Sun 2
Differential Rotation of the Sun 3
Sun
Sunspot
Interactive
Glossary
Reading
Passage
Science
Content
Collection
Video
The Sun: Our Most Important Star
Sun
STEREO Reveals the Entire Sun
Spectacular Photos Capture Solar Eclipse
The Science of Sun Spots
Solar Flare to Bring Northern Lights
Solar Flare Speeding Toward Earth
New Solar Images Help Explain Sun's 11-Year Cycle
Flare-Up: Solar Storms Cause Problems on Earth
The Sun's Roiling, Broiling Surface: NASA's Spectacular Images
Scientist Studies Sun, Sunspots and Solar Flares
Division of Academics – Department of Science
Third Nine Weeks
California To Have World's Largest Solar Energy Park
Using Solar Cells for Portable Energy Source
Small College Wins Florida-to-Michigan Solar Car Race
Nevada Builds Third-Largest Solar Power Plant in the World
Solar Power Brings Electricity to Navajo Reservation
Solar Powered Flight Aims to Go Cross-Country
Small College Competes to Build Best Solar House in America
For Young Women, Melanoma Rates on the Rise
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