Astronomy

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=[|Star Life Cycle]= Click [|here] to see the "Life Cycle of a Star" animation that will help you study the stages of the life of a star.

Click [|here] to work through the interactive lessons on the HR Diagram.

Check out the **Brain Pop Movie on the Life Cycle of a Star**. Ask Ms. Woz or a friend for the Username and Password if you don't know it.

Create a **Prezi Presentation **

Student Presentations

=The Sun=

=**Assessment 1**= 1) The sun is the center of the solar system. True / False

2) The stars we see are all a part of our solar system today. T / F 3) Describe the sun compared to other stars. Include its stage, size. 4) Our Universe contains billions of galaxies. 5) What is a galaxy? 6) The sun is the largest star in our . 7) The name of our galaxy is. 8) Draw what our galaxy looks like below include an x where within it to show where our solar system it exists. 9) There are three different categories of galaxies. Know what type ours is and what its shape is. 10) What four things does the H&R diagram show? 11.) Explain the difference between rotation and revolution. 13.) Draw a diagram to show Earth’s layers.

= The Moon =

== =Moon Phases Powerpoint =

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 * Moon Phases Rap **

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** Small Bodies in the Solar System **

__ **Vocabulary you need to Know** __**:** 1. Asteroid Belt 2. Comet Tails 3. Comet 4. Ion Tails 5. Ellipses 6. Asteroid 7. Meteoroid 8. Meteorite 9. Meteor



**Planets**

· List the planets in the order in which they orbit the sun. · List the differences between the inner and outer planets. · Explain the difference between a planet's period of rotation and period of revolution. · Describe prograde and retrograde rotation. · Describe the characteristics of the inner planets. · Identify the characteristics that make Earth suitable for life. · Describe how gas giants are different from terrestrial planets. · Describe the individual characteristics of the outer planets.


 * __Information you need about each planet:__ **

· Size · Surface Features · Compositions · Distance from the sun · Features · Moons · Orbiting Pattern · Rings?
 * Name **





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**To type a power** (like 283) Hold the __Ctrl+Shift+"Plus key”__. This same combination will help you undo the small power number. **To type the degree sign**, hold __Alt__ and type the numbers __0176__ on the key pad.

//Holt Science and Technology: Astronomy//. (2005). Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
 * To cite your textbook:**


 * Helpful Sites about Planets:**

Map-A-Planet Explore global imagery of the planets and satellites from a variety of missions in an easy to use web interface. Customize and download your own image maps of the Moon, Mars, Venus, and other planets and moons.


 * Room 252**
 * Students: 18E8-150**

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 * Research/Informational Sites **
 * ** [|Astronomy for Kids] - ** This is a great site for elementary students.
 * ** [|Exploring Planets in the Classroom] ** - More than 25 hands-on science activities for teachers and students.
 * ** [|Kids Space] **
 * ** [|Mysteries of Deep Space] **
 * ** [|NASA Homepage] **
 * ** [|Solar System Guide] – ** A non-technical overview of the Solar System.
 * ** [|Space Stuff - Level 1] **
 * ** [|Space Stuff - Level 2] **
 * ** [|The Sky] **
 * ** [|The Solar System - Level 1] ** - Don't forget to click on all the links for additional information. (K-2)
 * ** [|The Solar System - Level 2] ** - Click on all the links! (3-5)
 * ** [|The Universe - Level 1] ** - You don't need a textbook here! (K-2)
 * ** [|The Universe - Level 2] - ** (3-5)
 * ** [|Views of the Solar System] ** - Views of the Solar System presents a vivid multimedia adventure unfolding the splendor of the Sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and more.
 * ** [|Welcome to the Planets] ** - This is a collection of many of the best images from NASA's planetary exploration program.
 * ** [|Windows to the Universe] ** - Any and everything you want to learn about the solar system/space, and more!
 * ** [|Wonders of Space] **
 * ** [|Zoom Astronomy] ** - Zoom Astronomy is a comprehensive online site about space and astronomy. It is designed for people of all ages and levels of comprehension.

**Online Lesson Plans** >>>> **[|What Its Like to Be An Astronaut]** - Students learn about people in space - astronauts.
 * ** [|Wonders of Space] ** - Numerous lesson plans...both online and offline.
 * ** [|Solar System Adventure] ** - Students learn about the solar system and our galaxy from World Wide Web sites and write a science fiction story based on what they discover.
 * ** [|The Sun and the Nine Planets Within Our Solar System] **
 * ** [|Journey to Mars] **
 * ** [|Exploring the Planets] **
 * ** [|Space: The Final Frontier] - ** WebQuest
 * ** [|Planets or Not, Here We Come] - ** WebQuest


 * Online Activities **
 * ** [|Solar System Trading Cards] – **
 * ** [|Problems in Space] - ** You've crashed on the Moon....What are you going to need to do to survive and get rescued?
 * ** [|All Things Logical] - ** You're at a scientific convention and seating is important...Where do you sit?
 * ** [|Draw a Space Shuttle] ** - Working with ordered pairs.
 * ** [|Time After Time] - ** Create a timeline of astronomical events.
 * ** [|Where in the World] ** - Try to match each astronaut with the country in which they were born.
 * ** [|Astro Trek] ** - Follow a path marked by "Space Stuff" terms to get back to your command module.
 * ** [|Blast Off Boutique] ** - Match a description with the correct part of the Space Shuttle EMU.
 * ** [|There's No Space Like Home] ** - These space pioneers are depending on your map skills to get them safely back home.
 * ** [|Astrologically Speaking] ** - Use your powers of logic to solve these astronaut problems.
 * ** [|Virtual Reality Moon Phases] ** - See the phase of the moon on any given date or time you choose.
 * ** [|Chatting with Space Team Experts] **
 * ** [|Online Word Search] **
 * ** [|Label the Planets!] **

**Offline Lesson Plans** >> **Offline Activities**
 * ** [|Solar System Theme Unit] ** - Offline and Online Activities.
 * ** [|Mapping Constellations] **
 * ** [|Reaching for the Red Planet] **
 * ** [|The Solar System] ** - (WWW sources can be used in this unit.)
 * ** [|Constellations] **
 * ** [|Color Pages] **
 * ** [|Hello.....Calling Earth] ** - Find the path through the maze.
 * **[|Space Picture to Color]** - Print the picture and circle everything above the clouds.
 * ** [|Planet Word Search] ** Which planet are you from?

**Online Quiz**
 * ** [|The Kid Quiz] **

**Chats**
 * ** [|Space Team Online Chat] **


 * The Sky in March**

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