The universe
Learning Intentions
- To have a general understanding about the SSTs and concepts of the Universe.
- I can describe the SSTs in my own words.
Activities: current knowledge (do not research)
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- Big Bang
- doppler effect - light-year - absolute magnitude - accretion - apparent magnitude - parallax - parasec |
STARS
Learning Intentions
- To discuss the distances between stars in scientific terms.
- I can convert kilometres to light years and parasecs.
- I can explain what stellar parallax is.
Activities:
Subheading: The distances between stars
Subheading: The distances between stars
- Copy the text below (click to enlarge), as well as the Skill Builder (red box) and Worked Example (green box):
Extension:
Subheading: Titius-Bode's Law Watch the video on the right 'The Titius-Bode Law' and/or using your own research, create a quiz regarding this law consisting of 5-15* questions AND the answers. * the fewer number of questions, the more detailed the answer must be |
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PARALLAX
Learning Intentions
- To understand parallax and stellar parallax.
- I can describe parallax, and define stellar parallax.
Activities:
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Gravity and the Universe
Learning Intentions
- To understand the impact of gravity in the universe.
- I can describe how the varying gravitational forces impact objects in the universe.
- I can describe the process of nuclear fusion.
Activities:
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Formation of the Sun, Galaxies and Black Holes
Learning Intentions
- To understand how the Sun, galaxies and black holes are formed.
- I can outline the process of stellar evolution.
- I can describe the Milky Way.
Activities:
Extension: It is believed that the black hole for the centre of the Milky Way is the constellation of Sagittarius.
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Case Study: Magellanic Clouds
Activities:
Use this link to help you with the following:
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Cosmology
Learning Intentions
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Activities:
Subheading: Galaxies Use the text on the right to help you answer the following:
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Subheading: Classifying Galaxies
- Complete the investigation below.
- Write the Purpose, Materials, Results and answer the Practical Review questions.
How did it all begin?
Learning Intentions
- To compare the Big Bang Theory with the Steady State Theory.
- To provide specific evidence for the Big Bang Theory.
- I can construct a table to compare the Big Bang Theory with the Steady State Theory.
- I can describe the Doppler Effect and give an example using light and sound.
- I can state some evidence used for the Big Bang Theory.
Activities:
Use the video and text below to complete the table comparing the Steady State Theory and Big Band theory.
Use the video and text below to complete the table comparing the Steady State Theory and Big Band theory.
Activities:
Subheading: Doppler Effect and Red Shift
Subheading: Doppler Effect and Red Shift
- Create two flow charts explaining step-by-step how the Doppler Effect happens with:
a) Sound waves
b) Light waves
More Evidence
Activities:
Use the information on the right to complete the table below.
You must have at least 3 dot points for each column.
Use the information on the right to complete the table below.
You must have at least 3 dot points for each column.
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The History of the Universe
Learning Intentions
- To look at different sources of information to outline the main events in the history of the Universe.
- I can correctly construct a timeline that combines information from different sources and in different forms.
Activities:
Open your book to two free pages next to each other (so together it is A3 size).
Open your book to two free pages next to each other (so together it is A3 size).
- Construct a brief history of the Universe (it will not be to scale).
- Draw relevant diagrams above and below your timeline to indicate major events.
Case Study: The Large Hadron Collider
Learning Intentions
- To develop some understanding about what the Large Hadron Collider is and what it does.
- I can outline what the Large Hadron Collider is and what is does.
Activities:
Subheading: Recreating the Big Bang
Complete the Review questions below in full sentences.
Subheading: Recreating the Big Bang
Complete the Review questions below in full sentences.
Extension:
Download and complete the task below. Submit via the right, OR email ![]()
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