Seeing deep into the past

 Describe regions of the electromagnetic spectrum that are used by modern telescopes  Explain why some telescopes are located outside the Earth's atmosphere  Describe how modern telescopes have expanded our understanding of the universe

 Write 5 statements about the electromagnetic spectrum  3 Statements must have a deliberate error in them

 Ok swap your work with another person  Can you find the three deliberate mistakes

 Describe regions of the electromagnetic spectrum that are used by modern telescopes  Explain why some telescopes are located outside the Earth's atmosphere  Describe how modern telescopes have expanded our understanding of the universe

 Working in table groups  One person must go out into the rejoins of space (the classroom) and look for information required by your group.  They must memorise their findings and report back.

 Your spaceman has returned.  In your books record the information they have memorised.  Swap roles and repeat until your worksheet is full.

 Describe regions of the electromagnetic spectrum that are used by modern telescopes  Explain why some telescopes are located outside the Earth's atmosphere  Describe how modern telescopes have expanded our understanding of the universe

 In your books produce a mind map of this topic  Title is – Exploring the universe  You have 5 mins

 Ok, you have produced a great mind map  Now swap it with another person not on your table  Read theirs and improve it – different colour pen, you have 3 mins

 Now swap it with another person not on your table  Read theirs and improve it – different colour pen, you have 3 mins

 Now find your map  Have a read of it,  Share it with your table  Improve it even further

 Describe regions of the electromagnetic spectrum that are used by modern telescopes  Explain why some telescopes are located outside the Earth's atmosphere  Describe how modern telescopes have expanded our understanding of the universe

 Now write a paragraph about this topic  Include key words and as much detail as possible, this is the secret to improve your grades.  I am going to pick on some people so be ready

 OK I will ask some people to read their paragraphs out.  Listen to their answers and bullet point and areas you have missed.

 Look at the new points you have written down  Now re-write your paragraph to include all relevant detail. Don’t forget to use key words

 Read the worksheet and complete the questions.  Put into planner NOW!  Due in next lesson and we will be marking it in the lesson