DO NOW V: 0 Monday March 9, 2015 Complete the “Our Place in Space” handout by either drawing or description (minimum 3 sentences) each of the following terms.

Homework & Agenda V: 0 Homework All: Study for Unit Test UNIT TEST WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: Topics- Seasons Lunar Cycle HR Diagrams Light Years Galaxy Shapes Origins of Universe Today’s Agenda Galaxies in the Sand Galaxy Card Sort BrainPop Resort Cards and Foldable Balloon Universe

TEKS V: 0 (A)  describe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies (E)research how scientific data are used as evidence to develop scientific theories to describe the origin of the universe.

EQs & Objectives V: 0 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: DAILY OBJECTIVES: How do we classify different galaxies? DAILY OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to….. describe the shapes of different galaxies and how red shift supports the Big Bang Theory.

Vocabulary V: 0 Light year Universe Galaxy Red Shift Elliptical Blue Shift  Spiral Irregular

Sand Galaxies V: 2 Using the sand, create a spiral shape out of sand. Draw a picture of the galaxy and record observation in your INB. Include in your drawing where the Sun is in the Milky Way Galaxy.

Card Sort V: 2 With your table, sort the cards into Galaxy Groups that you can explain.

BrainPop Video V: 0 Galaxies

Types of Galaxies: Spirals Spiral galaxies are so-named because of the graceful shapes of arms emanating from a bright central nucleus.

(Hubble Space Telescope Image)

Types of Galaxies: Ellipticals Elliptical galaxies lack spiral arms and dust and contain stars that are generally identified as being old.

Types of Galaxies: Irregulars Irregular galaxies lack any specific form and contain stars, gas and dust generally associated with youth (They are “new” galaxies.

Re-Sort V: 2 After watching the video, re-sort the cards into groups of Spiral, Elliptical, and Irregular galaxies.

Foldable V: 0 Create a foldable in your INB. Foldable must include the name of the galaxy, a drawing, and a description.

Balloon Universe V: 0 The teacher will have a balloon with dots on it. As the balloon is inflated, observe what happens to the dots.

DO NOW V: 0 What was your favorite part of our space unit? Tuesday March 10, 2015 What was your favorite part of our space unit? What did you like about it best?

Homework & Agenda V: 0 Homework All: Study for Unit Test UNIT TEST WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: Topics- Seasons Lunar Cycle HR Diagrams Light Years Galaxy Shapes Origins of Universe Today’s Agenda Jeopardy Review Game Review Posters

TEKS V: 0 (A)describe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and use models such as the Herztsprung-Russell diagram for classification; (B)recognize that the Sun is a medium-sized star near the edge of a disc-shaped galaxy of stars and that the Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star; (C)explore how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum such as light and radio waves are used to gain information about distances and properties of components in the universe; (D)model and describe how light years are used to measure distances and sizes in the universe; and (E)research how scientific data are used as evidence to develop scientific theories to describe the origin of the universe

Jeopardy Review Game V: 0 Review Game

Review Posters V: 0 1. List all the topics on your poster: Seasons Lunar Cycle HR Diagrams Light Years Galaxy Shapes Origins of Universe 2. For each topic list at least 3 vocabulary words. 3. Draw at least one picture for each topic. 4. Write a one-sentence summary for each topic.

DO NOW V: 0 In the EM Spectrum, what has the shortest wavelength? Wednesday/Thursday March 11 & 12, 2015 In the EM Spectrum, what has the shortest wavelength? What evidence do scientists have that the universe is still expanding? Where is the Sun located within the Milky Way Galaxy?

Homework & Agenda V: 0 Homework UNIT TEST TODAY: Topics- Seasons Lunar Cycle HR Diagrams Light Years Galaxy Shapes Origins of Universe Today’s Agenda Review: I have who has? Dry Erase Board Unit Test Reflection Cosmos: Origins

TEKS V: 0 (A)describe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and use models such as the Herztsprung-Russell diagram for classification; (B)recognize that the Sun is a medium-sized star near the edge of a disc-shaped galaxy of stars and that the Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star; (C)explore how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum such as light and radio waves are used to gain information about distances and properties of components in the universe; (D)model and describe how light years are used to measure distances and sizes in the universe; and (E)research how scientific data are used as evidence to develop scientific theories to describe the origin of the universe

Review V: 0 I have, who has…. Dry Erase Board Reivew

UNIT TEST #19 V: 0 Galaxy W Galaxy X Galaxy Y Galaxy Z

UNIT TEST #23 V: 0

Read and re-read the passage. Underline the question UNIT TEST V: 0 Read and re-read the passage. Underline the question Bubble important words Identify the key idea, write it in margin. Eliminate the wrong answers Select the correct answer ✓ Mass of an object

After Multiple Choice V: 0 Write your name and date in the top right corner of a lined piece of paper. Answer the questions on the half-sheet of paper describing the night sky to your friend. Your answer must fill up ¾ of the page.

Cosmos- Origins V: 0 ABC Notes

DO NOW V: 0 What was your favorite part of our space unit? Friday March 13, 2015 What was your favorite part of our space unit? What did you like about it best?

Homework & Agenda V: 0 Homework Have a great Spring Break!!!! Today’s Agenda Review Test Sun Posters

TEKS V: 0 (B)recognize that the Sun is a medium-sized star near the edge of a disc-shaped galaxy of stars and that the Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star;

Sun Poster V: 1 Create a one-page poster in notebook Include the following information: The sun is a medium-sized star The location of the sun in the milky way galaxy Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star The location of the sun on the HR Diagram