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Unit Mind Map - You can click on the link below (in green) or look at the image below. Both have embedded links that will take you to further information.

Unit 6 Mind Map
Unit Statement of Inquiry: 

Characteristics of systems leave evidence that provide patterns in which to examine our orientation in place and time

(Some) Inquiry Questions - we will address these and more during this unit:
  • What are the characteristics and location of the sun within our galaxy?
  • How do we use light years to measure distance and size in the universe?
  • How do scientists describe the components of the universe?
  • How is the HR Diagram used to classify stars?
  • How are different wavelengths of the EM spectrum used to gain information about distances and properties within the universe?
  • What evidence supports scientific theories on the origin of the universe?​
Unit 6 Overview:
unit_6_universe_-_overview_and_vocabulary.pdf
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THE UNIVERSE AND ITS BEGINNINGS

Understanding the Universe:
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understanding_the_universe_outline_notes.pdf
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 HW Assignment Instructions:
•Read pages 328-332 in your textbook on evidence of the big bang theory
•Then watch this video: “The Beginning of Everything” 
•You will then go to the google form also posted and answer the questions.


Video: The Beginning of Everything
Google form
Is the google form giving you trouble?

Here are the questions you need to answer. Complete the questions either on a piece of paper or on a doc and submit it to me.

Question 1: Your Name

Question 2: Textbook Question: What evidence supports the big bang theory (paragraph response)

Question 3: Textbook Question: The _____________________________________________ is the remnant of the early radiation that filled the universe.

Question 4: Video Question: Is the expansion of the universe accelerating? Answer yes, no or maybe.

Question 5: ​Video Question: What are some of the questions raised in the video? (list at least three)
Interesting Article - The Day we Discovered the Universe

STARS in the sky

Lesson 1: Light and Waves
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light_and_waves_outline_notes.pdf
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the_electromagnetic_spectrum_go.pdf
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Waves
Light
Lesson 2: Studying Stars
Student Page:
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Stars
Galaxies
Lesson 3: Using the EM Spectrum and Hertzsprung–Russell Diagrams
Class Notes:
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After the notes, students will complete a learning stations lab. The lab must be completed during class.
Video links:
1. Radio Waves
​2. Infrared
3. X-Ray vision

are we alone?

Video Links:
The Beginning of Everything 

​How Do we Study Stars?
​How small are we in the universe?
"Are We Alone?" - Activity
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Video: The Beginning of Everything
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Video: The Fermi Paradox
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Video: 
The Drake Equation
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Video: Neil Degrasse Tyson on Life in the Universe
Video: Tardigrades
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Video: Meet the Tardigrades

​Universe Packet

Complete Packet for a grade and to review for Universe Quiz:
universe_review_packet.pdf
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​SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE ANALYSIS (quiz grade - criterion d assessment)

For this assignment, students have the choice of articles to choose from. Any article may be used, as long as it has to do with current discoveries about the universe. Some places to look for articles:

Meridian Secondary Library Research Links
​Discovery News - Space
Live Science - NASA
Science News
Science Daily
Scientific American
Time Magazine for kids - Science
Science News for Students - Student Science
Scientific Article Instructions:

Unit enrichment and review

Websites and videos:

10 amazing facts about the sun
Frank Drake Equation - explained in detail!
Video: Drake Equation
Scale of Earth, Sun and the Universe (several lessons) - Khan Academy
How were Stars Formed? - Khan Academy
Crash Course Video - Stars
​​HR Diagrams - Video: HR Diagrams
Smithsonian website on the universe - galaxies
Spectra of Elements
Hubble Telescopes Top Findings

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  • Announcements and Calendar
  • 8th Grade Units
    • Unit 1 - How does Science Work?
    • Unit 2 - What are we Made of?
    • Unit 3.1 How is Balance Achieved? >
      • Sports
    • Unit 3.2 Earth's Balance
    • Mid-Term Review
    • Audible Mid-Term
    • Unit 4.1 What are Celestial Cycles?
    • Unit 4.2 What are Earth's Cycles?
    • Unit 5 What is your legacy?
    • Unit 6 - Are We Alone?
    • STAAR Review
    • End of the Year Assignment
  • MYP and Science Resources
    • Science Resources
    • Science Skills Help
    • Labs and Lab Reports
    • IB Skills
  • Class Resources
    • eTextbook
    • Content Recovery
    • Science Video and Website Links
    • Research
    • Science in the World
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