1. Homework Monday, December 03, 2018 Study WOW Objective:
YWBAT identify the three different types of galaxies.
Drill: What is a galaxy?
Homework
Study WOW

2. Answer
A galaxy is a large grouping of stars in space.

3. Did you know…?
The Milky Way Galaxy is an immense and very interesting place. Not only does it measure some 100,000– 120,000 light-years in diameter, it is home to planet Earth, the birthplace of humanity. Our Solar System resides roughly 27,000 light- years away from the Galactic Center, on the inner edge of one of the spiral-shaped concentrations of gas and dust particles called the Orion Arm.

4. Today’s Activities
Drill
Galaxy graphic organizer
Conclusion

5. Closure Question
Explain one fact about each of the three types of galaxies.

6. Conclusion Answer Irregular galaxies – contain young stars
Spiral galaxies contain middle aged stars
Elliptical galaxies contain old stars and appear round in shape