Exploring+the+Universe

= EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE UNIT =

Unit Outline

 * You will learn:
 * Two ways Earth moves in space.
 * What causes seasons.
 * How Earth and the moon interact.
 * Why the sun is Earth's most important star.
 * How the sun gets its energy.
 * How sunspots affect Earth.
 * What galaxies are.
 * How stars change during their life cycles.
 * What evidence shows that the universe is expanding.
 * What technology is used to explore the universe.
 * How space technology benefits society.
 * How space travel has changed.

Handouts

 * [|Models comparing size of planets and sun]

Quia and Quizlet Games

 * QUIA - [|Matching, flashcards, concentration, and word search games on Exploring the Universe vocab.]
 * QUIA - Jeopardy Style Review Game
 * QUIZLET - [|Study Exloring the Universe vocabulary flashcards on QUIZLET]
 * ** CLICK THIS LINK TO TAKE YOUR TEST! ** http://www.quia.com/quiz/3142571.html
 * After you take the test, click here to view your grade

** LINKS FOR POWERPOINT PROJECT: **

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 * @http://kids.nineplanets.org/intro.htm
 * @http://www.space.com/3115-pluto-data-sheet.html
 * This link above has the info on diameter
 * GO TO SEARCH BOX - TYPE IN "name of planet" data sheet
 * @http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

Links
[] Online explorations - telescopes, gravity, repair Hubble, galaxies, comets, black holes, solar system, and stars

[] Free software download that allows you to explore our universe in 3-D

[] Coverage of a total solar eclipse in China in 2008

[] NASA's site for students

[] Up to date news about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and asteroids

[] Interactive simulation of moon phases

[] More activities from NASA

[] Interactive and visual wiki about the universe

[] Web based telescope of the universe

[] Interactive activities on astronomy

[] Moon Phase information for Sarver, PA

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