U5: Universe & Solar System -
S6E1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about current scientific views of the universe and how those views evolved.
a. Ask questions to determine changes in models of Earth’s position in the solar system, and origins of the universe as evidence that scientific theories change with the addition of new information. (Clarification statement: Students should consider Earth’s position in geocentric and heliocentric models and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.)
b. Develop a model to represent the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and in the known universe.
c. Analyze and interpret data to compare and contrast the planets in terms of: size relative to Earth, surface and atmospheric features, relative distance from the sun, and ability to support life.
d. Develop and use a model to explain the interaction of gravity and inertia that governs the motion of objects in the solar system. e. Ask questions to compare and contrast the characteristics, composition, and location of comets, asteroids, and meteoroids.
Science Activity resources and links
Planetary Science - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/step2012/participant/Day1Agenda.shtml
Space PBL:
The Pull of the Planets -> The Pull of the Planets activity using embroidery hoops to model planetary pull
Gravity and Weight on Other Planets - https://www.teachervision.com/planets/gravity-weight-other-planets
How much do you weigh? http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/Weight.html
S6E1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about current scientific views of the universe and how those views evolved.
a. Ask questions to determine changes in models of Earth’s position in the solar system, and origins of the universe as evidence that scientific theories change with the addition of new information. (Clarification statement: Students should consider Earth’s position in geocentric and heliocentric models and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.)
b. Develop a model to represent the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and in the known universe.
c. Analyze and interpret data to compare and contrast the planets in terms of: size relative to Earth, surface and atmospheric features, relative distance from the sun, and ability to support life.
d. Develop and use a model to explain the interaction of gravity and inertia that governs the motion of objects in the solar system. e. Ask questions to compare and contrast the characteristics, composition, and location of comets, asteroids, and meteoroids.
Science Activity resources and links
Planetary Science - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/step2012/participant/Day1Agenda.shtml
Space PBL:
The Pull of the Planets -> The Pull of the Planets activity using embroidery hoops to model planetary pull
Gravity and Weight on Other Planets - https://www.teachervision.com/planets/gravity-weight-other-planets
How much do you weigh? http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/Weight.html
