8.E.4B.1 WEEK BEGINNING OCTOBER 31 SPACE OBJECTS 8.E.4B.1 WEEK BEGINNING OCTOBER 31

FALCON FOCUS Fill in the blank spaces with the most suitable words: 1. _______ is a type of galaxy that is a rotating disk of stars and dust   2. _______ is a type of galaxy that is oval in shape 3. a very large group of stars that are held together by gravity is called a/an ____________ 4. Most __________ galaxies have been deformed by gravity or a collision with another galaxy. 5. The farther away a galaxy is, the ___________ it is moving away from us.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION What are the differences between a planet, comet, moon, meteor and asteroid?

OBJECTIVE (8.E.4B.1) STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO obtain and communicate information on their specific space objects (moons, asteroids, comets, meteors, planets)

UNIVERSE EXPANSION ACTIVITY CONTINUED DISCUSS FINDINGS

GROUP ACTIVITY- SPACE OBJECTS You will be responsible for researching, constructing explanations for, and presenting information about your assigned topic. You will be teaching the content to your classmates, so be sure your information is presented in a way that they may take notes on it. EACH TABLE WILL BE GIVEN THEIR ASSIGNED TOPIC. USE THE IPADS

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR GROUP WORK GO TO DMS PAGE DEPARTMENT…SCIENCE NICOLE GRANT USEFUL LINKS YOU WILL SEE THE TITLE ‘SPACE’ (click on any link that will be useful for your group presentation)

FALCON FOCUS- NOVEMBER 1ST True or False 1. Most elliptical galaxies have very little dust and gas because the material has already formed into stars. ______ 2. A spiral galaxy has a lot of gas and dust and few young stars. ______ 3. A spiral galaxy has a lot of gas and dust and many young stars. ______ 4. Galaxies are divided into classes/groups based on their size.______ 5. In the first few moments after the Big Bang, the universe was very hot and dense.____

ESSENTIAL QUESTION What are the differences between a planet, comet, moon, meteor and asteroid?

OBJECTIVE (8.E.4B.1) STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO obtain and communicate information on their specific space objects (moons, asteroids, comets, meteors, planets)

FALCON FOCUS – NOV. 2ND Write the paragraph and complete it using the following words: universe, hydrogen, hot, helium, gravity, expanded   In the first few moments after the Big Bang, the universe was extremely _____ and dense. As the universe _______, it became less dense and began to cool. First protons, neutrons, and electrons formed. From these particles, ___________atoms were created. Afterwards, nuclear fusion reactions created _______ atoms. Some parts of the universe had matter that was densely packed. Enormous clumps of matter were held together by __________. Eventually, this material became the stars, galaxies, and other structures that make up the __________ today.

FALCON FOCUS – NOVEMBER 3RD MATCHING- Write the letter that represents the correct answer to each below: _____ was the first to fully explain the motion of the planets of our solar system _____ showed that other galaxies besides the Milky Way exist and are expanding, by observing their redshifts _____ is the known as the “Father of Gravity” _____ is most well known for is his defense of the idea of a heliocentric solar system (Earth and planets revolve around the Sun) A. Galileo Galilei B. Issac Newton C. Edwin Hubble D. Johannes Kepler

ESSENTIAL QUESTION What are the differences between a planet, comet, moon, meteor and asteroid?

OBJECTIVE- 8.E.4B.1 STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO obtain and communicate information to model and compare the characteristics and movements of objects in the solar system (including planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteors).

GROUP PRESENTATIONS ON THE ASSIGNED SPACE OBJECTS Each group will have not more than 10 minutes to present. A short review will occur after each presentation.

COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO SPACE QUIZ STUDY GUIDE HOMEWORK – NOV 2 COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO SPACE QUIZ STUDY GUIDE DUE DATE: TOMORROW, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD

FALCON FOCUS – NOVEMBER 4 Imagine that you were an astronaut getting ready for a trip to outer space. Write a short story and include the following: What would you pack for the trip? What do you need to survive in outer space? Why is recycling important? Not less than 2 paragraphs (due Monday)

ESSENTIAL QUESTION Why do scientists monitor the positions and movements of space rocks like meteoroids and asteroids?

OBJECTIVE Standard 8.E.4 Students will be able to: demonstrate their knowledge on the 8E4 Quiz (#4)

FALCON FOCUS and Essential Question- NOVEMBER 7 Complete the Falcon Focus Sheet and keep in Binder

SWBAT evaluate and explain concepts missed on the 8.E.4 Quiz. Standard/Objective: Standard 8.E.4 SWBAT evaluate and explain concepts missed on the 8.E.4 Quiz. Revise space objects