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The Universe & Stars |
Read Astronomy "Telescopes" (pp. 118-124), "Characteristics of Stars (pp. 126-133), and "Lives of Stars" (136-140)
Answer these questions. 1. List the main types of electromagnetic waves from longest to shortest. 2. Why are images from the Hubble Space Telescope clearer than images from Earth-based telescopes? (be sure to discuss the atmosphere) 3. Name and describe three characteristics used to describe stars. 4. Define light-year. 5. Define Parallax. 6. What factors determine how long a star will live? 7. What is the difference between a white dwarf and a neutron star? Key Terms: Constellation, Nebula, Protostar, White Dwarf, Neutron Star, Black Hole, Supernova, Pulsar Copy the following questions in your notebook. Skip 3-4 lines after each.
When you hear someone say that neon lights look beautiful, what color comes to mind? What is the color suggested by the "fingerprints" of neon? Did any of the stars have the same chemical composition? Look at the table. Look at the spectral lines for Star B and Star D. Star B is the standard for comparison. How is Star D different? What is a possible explanation for the difference? How is Star C different? What could a possible explanation for this be?
Can do this at home with parents
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Galaxies & Star Systems |
Read Astronomy "Star Systems and Galaxies" (pp. 141-147)
Key Terms: Galaxy, Universe, Quasar |
Our Solar System |
Read Astronomy "Observing the Solar System" (pp. 72-77)
Key Terms: Heliocentric, Ellipse
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The Planets & Other Bodies |
Read Astronomy "The Inner Planets" (pp. 84-91),
"The Outer Planets" (pp. 94-101), AND "Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors (pp. 104-107) Answer these questions. 1. List all the planets in order beginning with the once closest to the Sun. 2. How are the inner planets similar? How are they different? 3. How are they different (be sure to compare their atmosphere)? 4. How are the 4 outer planets similar? 5. How are they different from the terrestrial (inner) planets? 6. What type of body is Pluto? 7. Create a chart to compare and contrast comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. Key Terms: Comet, Asteroid, Asteroid Belt, Meteoroid, Meteor, Meterorite Copy these questions in your notebook. Skip 2-3 lines after each.
Did the temperature increase the most with the lid on or off? Why? Draw a diagram of Earth showing its atmosphere[her and what occurs due to solar radiation in the atmosphere. Why is the greenhouse effect different on Venus compared with Earth?
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Life? |
Read Astronomy "Is There Life Beyond Earth?" (pp. 108-111)
Key Terms: Extraterrestrial Life
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Observing the Sun & Moon |
Read Astronomy "The Sun" (pp. 78-82) AND Read Astronomy "Earth's Moon" (pp. 30-33)
Key Terms: Core, Nuclear Fusion, Radiation Zone, Convection Zone, Photosphere, Chromosphere, Corona, Solar Wind, Sunpot, Prominence, Solar Flare Maria, Craters |
Earth's Motion |
Read Astronomy "Earth in Space" (pp. 6-13)
Key Terms: Axis, Rotation, Revolution, Orbit, Solstice, Equinox |
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Extra Credit |
These "gizmos" may not work for all people.
Gizmo Lessons on Earth, the Moon, or the Sun OR Gizmo Lessons on the Solar System, the Galaxy, or the Universe Print the lesson and complete the lesson |