Updated Vocabulary List for Unit 1

LT#3 Vocab cards are due:
A Day Thurs Oct 4
B Day Friday Oct 5


Here is an up-to-date list of Vocabulary terms for unit 1.
If I had you in class today, Friday Sept 28, then you know that we added 3 new terms to LT #3. If you are in my B day classes then we haven't really gone over those 3 new words yet...wait until we work with them in class before you begin to create a vocab card for those words!!!

LT#1
data
inference
independent variable
dependent variable (also called outcome)
hypothesis

LT#2
hierarchy
galaxy
astronomical unit
light year

LT#3
fusion
absolute magnitude (also called luminosity)
apparent magnitude
main sequence
nebula
HR Diagram

***Also please note you will be having a quiz on learning targets 1-3 on A Day/Thurs Oct 4 and B Day/Friday Oct 5***

The Life of a Star!!!

DUE:
A Day Tues Oct 2
B Day Weds Oct 3

You may choose to either write a children's story about the life of a star or you may write a Newspaper Article chronicling the life and times of a Star.

-Please include the following terms in your assignment:
Nebula
Fusion
Absolute Magnitude/Luminosity
Apparent Magnitude
Main Sequence
Giants
Super Giants
White Dwarfs
Super Nova
Neutron Star
Black Hole

-Your work must demonstrate the following:

--That you understand the stages of a stars life, the science behind it and how star changes through its life cycle.

--Your understanding of the properties of a star including color, age, luminosity and size and how they relate to one another.

-You must also include:
--at least one creative illustration, collage or piece of art work that connects to your story and the SCIENCE!
BE CREATIVE!!!

RUBRIC: 40 points total

40pts-must include all components and demonstrate complete mastery of star cycles and properties; Work must be neat, well thought out and presented in a creative way.

30pts-Includes most all components; demonstrates that student understands the properties and life cycle of a star; Work must be neat and well thought out.

Below 28 pts-Many components missing; student is still unclear of major portions of a stars life cycle and how to classify stars by their properties.




RESOURCES: websites to extend your thinking/add outside research
(copy and paste into your browser)

http://aspire.cosmic-ray.org/labs/star_life/starlife_main.html

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Lifecycle_of_a_Star.html

http://www.telescope.org/pparc/res8.html

http://www.schoolsobservatory.org.uk/astro/stars/lifecycle

Modeling the Universe Challenge!

Websites to Extend your thinking:

http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/seuforum/opis_tour_earth.htm

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/gamma/cosmos.html

http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/seuforum/howfar/howfar.html


Discussion Questions:
A Day Due Weds 9/12/12
B Day Due Thurs 9/13/12

When completing the discussion questions below, please remember to provide evidence from the lab activity or lesson in your answer. Write your answers in complete sentences, using the same writing strategies and skills that would make Ms.Knighton proud!!!

1. Are there any patterns that emerged in our models? Describe them in detail.
2. What parts of the astronomical models do you think represented the “real thing” well? Why?
3. What parts of the astronomical models do you think misrepresented the “real thing?” Why?
4. Why is representing the whole universe a difficult challenge?
5. What are some things (info) you need to find out to design a better model?

In addition to the discussion questions, you will be handing in your completed graphic organizer with your group's reflection at the bottom or on back!

Keep Track of your Vocabulary Words!!!

Make sure you are keeping up with your Vocabulary Cards!
Below you will find the updated list of Vocab Words by Learning Target. Make sure you write them down in your vocab section and create your cards....I will be checking them next week. Remember to bring your cards to class each day!!!

Think about getting a small box to hold all of your cards or the binder ring strategy that I showed you in class. ORGANIZATION IS KEY:)


Learning Target #1--Nature of Science
data
inference
independent variable
dependent variable
hypothesis

Learning Target #2--Structure of the Universe
Hierarchy
Galaxy
Astronomical Unit (A.U)
Light Year

Structure of the Universe-Foldable Booklet

A Day due Monday Sept 10
B Day due Tues Sept 11

Rubric:
Universal Address-5pts
Must be as complete as possible

Organization of Info-5pts
Must be organized according to specifications given; neat and pleasing to the eye, w/ a cover

Diagram of hierarchy (pg6)-5pts
Must be accurate

1-2 paragraph summary-10pts
Must be well written in your own words. Accurately describe the structure of the universe; include the words hierarchy and light year to demonstrate you understand their meaning. If you include A.U and galaxy I will add three pts to your grade.

Notes on pgs 2-6 -10pts
info must be accurate and thorough.

Universal Address

Use the internet to help you figure out your 'Universal Address'
Remember to only use reliable sources and to cross check the info that you research before you 'decide' that it is the answer!

Name
Street address
City, State
Country
Continent
Planet
Solar system
Galaxy
Galaxy group
Galaxy cluster
Local supercluster
The universe