1. Physical Science Semester 2
Unit 6 – Earth and Space
Physical Science Semester 2

2. 5/15/14
Entry Task
What do you know about the development of the universe across time? Consult your neighbor and write down everything you know.

3. Today’s Agenda
Read pages “Telescopes, EM Waves, and Spacecraft.” Answer #5-10 on page 717.
Read pages “Theories of the Universe.” Answer #1-10 on page 731.

4. 5/15/14
Exit Task
Describe one way astronomers use EM waves in their study of the universe.

5. 5/16/14 Entry Task Say Something Nice
HOMEWORK: Read pages “Telescopes, EM Waves, and Spacecraft.” Answer #5-10 on page 717.
Read pages “Theories of the Universe.” Answer #1-10 on page 731.
Due Tuesday.

6. Today’s Agenda
Watch Cosmos Episode 5
NOTES:
WHO discovered WHAT
WHEN the discovery was made and WHERE
HOW this discovery advanced SCIENCE and the study of LIGHT
Start Concept Map of vocabulary for Unit 6

7. 5/19/14 Week of 5/19 to 5/23 Entry Task
Describe one way astronomers use EM waves in their study of the universe.
HINT: Chapter 28 in the textbook.

8. Today’s Agenda Watch Mythbusters. Take notes.
Turn in notes at the end of class for credit.

9. 5/19/14
Exit Task
Describe one thing in detail you learned today from Mythbusters.

10. 5/19/14
Exit Task
Explain how one scientist’s work contributed to today’s study of astronomy.
CHOICES: Mo Tzu, Ibin Alhazan, Isaac Newton, William Hershel

11. 5/20/14 Entry Task Write down your Unit 5 test percent.
Reflections required for 60% or below.
Will you be doing a reflection? Explain your reasons!
Trade and Grade homework TOMORROW!
HOMEWORK: Read pages Answer #5-10 on page 717.
Read pages Answer #1-10 on page 731.

12. Today’s Agenda Review answers to test and complete reflections.
Share and turn in your notes Cosmos #5 LIGHT.

13. 5/20/14
Exit Task
Will you need to check out a test tonight to complete a reflection?
REFLECTIONS for Unit 5 TEST DUE TOMORROW!!

14. 5/21/14 Entry Task What is the big bang theory?
Watch a simulation
Discuss HW and turn in if you have not…
TURN IN YOUR REFLECTIONS FROM UNIT 5 TEST!

15. Today’s Agenda Share and turn in your notes Cosmos #5 LIGHT.
Handout Unit 6 Vocabulary
Group the following words into THREE categories:
Universe
Our Solar System
Earth
Keep these words until the end of the unit…

16. Unit 6 Vocabulary Evolution of the universe Star life cycle
Nuclear fusion
Big Bang theory 
Sun
Planets
Galaxies
Biogeochemical cycles
Evolution of the Earth
Rock formations
Erosion
Deposition
Energy transfers/transformations Climate change Global warming Carbon Nitrogen Geologic time Atmospheric changes Radioactive decay Volcanoes Floods Glaciers Fossils Tsunamis

17. JIGSAW – each group will learn and then teach a different section…
PBS Timeline of the UNIVERSE
NASA WMAP’s UNIVERSE
Big Bang
Universe Shaped
Basic Elements
Radiation Era
Matter Domination Era
Stars and Galaxies Form
Big Bang Theory-> theory
Big Bang Theory-> concepts
Big Bang Tests -> Elements
Big Bang Tests -> Cosmic Microwaves
Big Bang Tests-> Expansion
Beyond Big Bang -> Structures
Related Topics -> First Objects
Most recent evidence

18. 5/21/14
Exit task
Explain the key idea you learned today from the article you read about the Big Bang Theory.

19. 5/22/14
Entry Task
What is a star life cycle?

20. Today’s Agenda Finish Cosmos #5: LIGHT Share notes. Turn them in.
Start Concept Map of vocabulary for Unit 6
INSTRUCTIONS:
Concept maps are hierarchical with the bigger categories on top and details towards the bottom.
Connect the concepts with lines.
Write phrases on the lines to explain the relationship.
NOTE: this is a form of PRE-ASSESSMENT. I don’t expect you’ll know all the answers