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Unit 6: Are We Alone?

Unit 6 - Are We Alone?

Inquiry Statement -  Characteristics of systems leave evidence that provide patterns in which to examine our orientation in place and time.
Global Context:  
Orientation in Place and Time
Key Concept: Systems                                                Related Concept(s):  Evidence and Patterns
Learner Profile Trait - 
​Open Minded
(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 to understand 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 the universe?
  • What evidence supports scientific theories on the origin of the universe?​
Unit 6 - Overview
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Lesson 1 - Understanding the Universe

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understanding_the_universe_outline_notes_and_stations_2019.pdf
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Links for activity information:
1.  The beginning of everything (video)
2.  Types of Galaxies
3.  Gravity of the situation (video)
4. Gravity visualized (video)
5.  Earth - Perfect for Life
6. Life in the Universe - the Fermi Paradox (video)

Additional Related Information:
1. Our Expanding Universe
2. How do Galaxies Form
​3. Galaxy Zoo (crowdfunded galaxy ID project)
​4. Types of Galaxies
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5. Video - Gravity in the universe
6. Video - gravity visualized

Lesson 2 - Light and Waves

What is Light? Class notes  
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Student page (stations work MUST be done in class - they will not be posted)
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Additional Videos -
1. Physics of Waves - video
​2. Light (EM Spectrum) - video 

Lesson 3 - Stars

Class notes:
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stars_in_the_sky_-_outline_notes.pdf
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Videos that accompany the notes are embedded below.
 Life Cycle of a Star Activity Packet and Resources:
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Links to learn about stars (in addition to the videos below the star life diagrams):
1. Star Life Cycle
2. NSO - Life Cycle of a Star
​3. NASA - Life Cycle of Stars
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Lesson 4 - HR Diagrams

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Note - the HR activity is in class only, no parts of it are posted here.

Lesson 5 - Universe Packet (print again if you loose your copy)

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staar_science_tutorial_gravity.pdf
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staar_science_tutorial_electromagnetic_waves.pdf
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staar_science_tutorial_light_years.pdf
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Unit Review Resources:


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
    • 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
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    • Science Video and Website Links
    • Research
    • Science in the World
    • Gizmo Computer Labs
  • Contact
  • Archives - 2016-17 year
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