1. Do First
Questions
Name a career that uses Earth and Space Science.

2. Earth Systems

3. Earth Systems Study of Earth and its neighbors in space
Geology (“ study of Earth”) course
Geochemistry
Geophysics
Geobiology
Paleontology
Oceanography
Meteorology
Astronomy

4. Earth Systems Careers that involve Earth Systems include Seismologist
Meteorologist
Commercial Diver
Archaeologist
Astronomer ….

5. The Big Bang Theory
13.7 billion years ago, the universe began expanding from a tiny hot dense state
As the universe expanded it cooled enough that other things could form
The universe is still expanding in every direction at the same rate
The Big Bang was not an explosion, even though the name implies this

6. Misconception
False True

7. Expansion

8. The nebular hypothesis
The nebular hypothesis suggests how our solar system was formed
What is a nebula?

9. Nebula A nebula is a cloud of dust, hydrogen, helium, and other gases
Nebulas are the birth place of stars

10. Nebular Hypothesis
Explains how a solar system is formed from a nebula

11. Nebular Hypothesis A nebula begins to spin and condense.
2. In the center, the hydrogen collects and forms a hot, dense ball (protostar).
3. When nuclear fusion begins, the hydrogen atoms fuse and ignite the star.
4. The remaining dust around the star collects and clumps into planets.

12. How was Earth formed? How did it develop into what we see today?
Your will work in your group and be given 9 steps of the formation of the Earth. Your job as a group is to place each step in order then illustrate each step on butcher paper. Finally, your group will present their order to the class tomorrow.
Every student must be involved in the creative process and the presentation process

13. DYL
What is a nebula?
What theory describes how our solar system was formed?
What galaxy is our solar system located in?