Physical Geology Week 15 Chapter 23, 25

15-5 Concept – Jovian planets formed from matter that is less dense than the inner planets. Learning Target – Describe the characteristics of the outer planets by creating a chart. (Tier 2 #4) Agenda: Notes 23.3 END

16-1 Concept – Though they are less dense, the outer planets are considerably more massive than the inner planets. Learning Target – Describe the relative size of the planets by creating a scale diagram. (Tier 3, #3) Agenda: Notes 24.3 (2½ slides) Tier work END

16-2 Concept – The Sun’s gravitational pull extends beyond 6,000,000,000 km, the distance of Pluto’s orbit. Learning Target – Describe distances in the solar system by creating a scale model. ( Tier 3, Scale distance of Solar System) Agenda: Tier work END

16-3 Concept – Jupiter provides a stabilizing influence on the orbits of the inner planets. Learning Target – Model the relative locations of the planets to each other by creating a scale model of the solar system. ( Tier 3, Scale distance of Solar System) Agenda: Pass back Chapter 22, 24 Notes 25.1 END

16-4 Concept – Use computational analysis to represent objects in the solar system. Learning Target – Model the relative locations of the planets to each other by creating a scale model of the solar system. ( Tier 3, Scale distance of solar system) Agenda: Scale model of solar system distance. END

16-5 Concept – Star color is determined by the wavelengths of light received. Short wavelengths appear blue, long wavelengths appear red. Learning Target – Relate color to temperature of stars using a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. Agenda: Complete Solar system distance model. END