Unit 2: Earth in Space
This unit will begin with the formation of time and the universe according to the Big Bang Theory. Students will then move closer to home and investigate the formation of the solar system as well as the components within it. While investigating the formation of the solar system students will begin to understand how the Earth was formed.
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Unit Materials
1. Notes: Part 1 - Discovering the Universe
2. Article: The Big Bang Theory & Concept Map
3. Worksheet: Galaxies
4. Notes: Part 2 - Solar System
5. Geolab: The Solar System
Website Link for Geolab
6. Notes: Part 3 - The Earth in Space
7. Classwork: What Heats the Earth's Core? Article & Questions
8. Notes: Part 4 - Earth in Motion
9. Stations: Earth's Motion
Station #1: Station #1 Question Sheet
Station #2: Station #2 Question Sheet
Station #3: Station #3 Question Sheet; Lunar Phase Simulation Website Link
10. Worksheet: Motion of the Earth & Moon
11. Classwork: Solar and Lunar Eclipses
2. Article: The Big Bang Theory & Concept Map
3. Worksheet: Galaxies
4. Notes: Part 2 - Solar System
5. Geolab: The Solar System
Website Link for Geolab
6. Notes: Part 3 - The Earth in Space
7. Classwork: What Heats the Earth's Core? Article & Questions
8. Notes: Part 4 - Earth in Motion
9. Stations: Earth's Motion
Station #1: Station #1 Question Sheet
Station #2: Station #2 Question Sheet
Station #3: Station #3 Question Sheet; Lunar Phase Simulation Website Link
10. Worksheet: Motion of the Earth & Moon
11. Classwork: Solar and Lunar Eclipses