EARTH SPACE SCIENCE 2A
Be captivated by the wonders and beauty of the third planet from our Sun, Earth. Be amazed by what awaits your discovery within our solar system and beyond. It is your turn to explore the universe.
Earth-Space Science is a Sophomore-Level course focusing on the study of space exploration, geologic structures and forces, the waters on our planet, and the atmospheric forces that shape our world. Through hands-on experimentation and investigation, students will explore the earth cycles within the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and the carbon cycle. Students will use real world applications and scientific inquiry to explore geologic time, the interaction between Earth’s weather and climate, the changes of organisms through time (paleontology) as interpreted by organic evolution, space exploration, the solar system, and the universe. Upon completion of the course, students will have a clear understanding of the dynamic forces at work in the world around them, becoming better caretakers of our planet, Earth.
Earth-Space Science is a Sophomore-Level course focusing on the study of space exploration, geologic structures and forces, the waters on our planet, and the atmospheric forces that shape our world. Through hands-on experimentation and investigation, students will explore the earth cycles within the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and the carbon cycle. Students will use real world applications and scientific inquiry to explore geologic time, the interaction between Earth’s weather and climate, the changes of organisms through time (paleontology) as interpreted by organic evolution, space exploration, the solar system, and the universe. Upon completion of the course, students will have a clear understanding of the dynamic forces at work in the world around them, becoming better caretakers of our planet, Earth.
GRADING POLICY
90-100% A PARTICIPATION 15%
80-89% B JOURNALS 15% 70-79% C ASSIGNMENTS 35% 60-69% D TESTS & QUIZZES 30% 0-59% F FINAL 5% EXTRA CREDIT POLICY: Students may complete current events for extra credit for up to 50 points per semester. Additionally, there will be one extra credit project offered per quarter. No other extra credit will be available. SEMESTER PROJECT: Pick one of the major geologic time periods and research the environment on planet earth during that time and the species that were alive during that time period. Explain why that time period ended and what made it different than earlier time periods. Create a presentation to share your research and post it to your Weebly. |
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SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENTS HERE:
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JOURNALS
JOURNAL #1 1/24
Q: What are the Rainshadow TERMS and what is the point of them? JOURNAL #2 1/25 Q: How do you know your reality is actually real? JOURNAL #3 1/26 Q: What is one thing we can understand using quantum physics? JOURNAL #4 1/30 Q: What is one question you have about quantum physics? JOURNAL #5 1/31 Q: What are some of the steps we had to take in order to get to outer space? JOURNAL #6 2/7 Q: What is the force that keeps your plane from staying in the air? How does it work? JOURNAL #7 2/8 Q: What do you already know about the Big Bang? Explain it as best you can. JOURNAL #8 2/9 Q: What equation helps us explain the Big Bang and why is it so important to this theory? JOURNAL #9 2/13 Q: How do we know there was a Big Bang? JOURNAL #10 2/14 Q: Name two scientists who were important to the development of the Big Bang Theory. JOURNAL #11 2/21 Q: How many colors of visible light are there? JOURNAL #12 2/22 Q: What is the relationship between the amount of energy and the size of a wavelength? JOURNAL #13 2/28 Q: Is the entire universe filled with matter? Explain . . . JOURNAL #14 2/29 Q: Can you explain why black holes suck in all the light and matter near them? JOURNAL #15 3/6 Q: Define what a black hole is. JOURNAL #16 3/7 Q: What effect does gravity have on dispersed matter? JOURNAL #17 3/12 Q: What are three things we use to classify or identify black holes? JOURNAL #18 3/13 Q: What could change the orbit of a planet? JOURNAL #19 3/14 Q: We know that black holes can bend light rays, think of three other things that can bend a ray of light. Do they all bend light the same? JOURNAL #20 3/15 Q: What happens to time inside a black hole? Can you explain why? JOURNAL #21 3/20 Q: What is something you already know about the galaxy we live in? JOURNAL #22 3/21 Q: What holds up or supports the structure of the galaxy? JOURNAL #23 3/27 Q: What type of galaxy is the Milky Way? JOURNAL #24 4/2 Q: Name six different characteristics you can use to classify a galaxy. JOURNAL #25 4/4 Q: How do we measure the distance to a star? Is is a direct measurement? JOURNAL #26 4/5 Q: What happens to the parallax measurement the farther away an object is? JOURNAL #27 4/16 Q: What two elements make up the bulk of a stars mass? JOURNAL #28 4/17 Q: What do stars emit? JOURNAL #29 4/23 Q: Name a major constellation and one fact about that specific asterism. JOURNAL #30 4/24 Q: Explain why the view of the night sky changes every time we look at it. Does the parallax change as well? CURRENT EVENTS
USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO FIND AN ARTICLE FOR YOUR CURRENT EVENT: SCIENCE DAILY
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EARTH SCIENCE PROJECTS
VIRTUAL PLANETARY MOTION LAB
Please log into the lab with the following username: underline9science
You do not need a password. Follow the instructions on the website. Complete and submit all five parts of the lab. Constellation Project:
Interactive Sky Charts Your Sky Use the Horizon Views to create the charts. Mythological or individual star information for constellations: StarGazer Select View → Show Constellation Names (in the applet window). Click on a star to view its name, relative size within the constellation, and magnitude. Guide is provided to the right of the applet. The Constellations Myths about the Sky, Constellations, & Stars How you will do it
VIRTUAL STAR LAB
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