Unit: Stars and Galaxies
Concept: Structure of the Universe
Berumen_7th Grade Science
EMAIL:
marcelab@students.susd12.org
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Monday: March 23, 2015
Bell Work:
Directions: Write each phrase as an algebraic expression.
Phrase
Nine increased by a number x
Fourteen decreased by a number p
Seven less than a number t
The product of nine and a number n
Thirty-two divided by a number y
I.
Algebraic Expression
We will watch the video “Stars, Galaxies, and the Milky Way” and
answer the following questions.
1. How are stars and galaxies formed?
2. Write down your initial thoughts, and or previous knowledge on stars,
galaxies, and the Milky Way
II.
We will watch the video segments “Other Galaxies, Other Planets: Are
we Alone?” and “Galaxies”.
Use the video segments to create a Venn Diagram comparing galaxies and
solar systems.
Work with a partner, and explain your Venn Diagram with each other.
Galaxies
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Similarities
Solar Systems
Unit: Stars and Galaxies
Concept: Structure of the Universe
Berumen_7th Grade Science
EMAIL:
marcelab@students.susd12.org
III. We will read the passage on my LEARN page titled “Life, the Universe, and
Everything” and watch the video passage “The Universe: The Scope of All Matter”
Use the reading passage and video segment to write a one paragraph, where you
show the relationship between solar systems, galaxies, and the universe.
Tuesday: March 24, 2015
Bell Work
Directions: Write each phrase as an algebraic expression.
Phrase
The quotient of three and y
The total of five and c
The difference of six and r
The product of k and nine
Four less than m
Algebraic Expression
I.
Complete paragraph response from yesterday.
II.
Assigned to you on Discovery Education is an Exploration titled “How
Big is Big?”. Complete the Exploration, fill out the data table, and answer
the accompanying questions.
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Unit: Stars and Galaxies
Concept: Structure of the Universe
Berumen_7th Grade Science
EMAIL:
marcelab@students.susd12.org
How to Complete the Exploration
1. Read the Introduction and click the “Continue” button.
2. Select an object from the menu. Note: Choose the objects in the order they
appear.
3. Press the “Play” button.
4. Read the information and write the diameter in the Data Chart.
5. Continue with the other space objects. When the last object has been
viewed, and outcome animation will appear. Watch the animation and
travel through the universe while reading the information and noting the
screen width for size comparison.
Complete the following table using the exploration.
Space Objects
Earth
Jupiter
Sun
Arcturus
Antares
Diameter in Kilometers
Answer the following questions using the exploration.
1. What is the length of the Milky Way in light years?
2. What are the names of the four inner planets? Which is the largest?
3. Put these stars in order from smallest to greatest: Sun, Antares, Betelgeuse, Sirius,
Arcturus.
III.
Research the “Hubble Telescope” and write a paragraph where you show
how the Hubble Telescope has helped our understanding of the universe,
galaxies, and stars.
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Unit: Stars and Galaxies
Concept: Structure of the Universe
Berumen_7th Grade Science
EMAIL:
marcelab@students.susd12.org
Vocabulary:
 Big Bang Theory
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Binary Stars
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Galaxy
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Gravity
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Nebular
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Speed of light
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Plasma
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Telescope
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Astronomy
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Spectroscope
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Sunspot
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Nebular Hypothesis
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Magnetic Field
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Fusion
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Bellwork:
Phrase
The product of 5 and d
23 divided into y
Z divided by 6
$18 less than the sale price s
Twice Kyra’s age
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Algebraic Expression
Unit: Stars and Galaxies
Concept: Structure of the Universe
Berumen_7th Grade Science
EMAIL:
marcelab@students.susd12.org
I. PROJECT: On a piece of white paper create a travel brochure to another galaxy.
Use a real galaxy and a star known to be in that galaxy to invent a hypothetical solar
system around that star. Your brochure should describe the tour of planets in your
made-up solar system and you should include descriptions of the physical features
of the planets and their tourist attractions.
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