Unit 4: The Formation of the universe can be explained by the big bang theory
Essential Question
How can we understand and explain the universe, its formation, and our place in it?
How can we understand and explain the universe, its formation, and our place in it?
Topic 4.1: What is the universe, and how do we make sense of it?
Key Concepts
"Universe" is understood as different things to different people.
The sense we make of the universe depends on who we are, when we are, and what we know.
"Universe" is understood as different things to different people.
The sense we make of the universe depends on who we are, when we are, and what we know.
June 1: What is the "Universe"
How Big is Big? WB p. 187 Dodecahedron Universe Inquiry Project Pentagonal #1 Title Page |
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Topic 4.2: What do we know about the universe based on what we can see only with our eyes?
Key Concepts
We see a variety of objects that appear in the sky in mostly predictable ways.
The appearance and motions of the objects we see can be described using a model called the celestial sphere.
We see a variety of objects that appear in the sky in mostly predictable ways.
The appearance and motions of the objects we see can be described using a model called the celestial sphere.
June 2: People's Observations of Sky
Objects Long ago Pentagonal #2 People's Sky Observations June 3: Constellations Pentagonal #3 Constellations June 4: Constellations Lab: Using a Star Map |
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Topic 4.3: How has technology expanded our knowledge and understanding of the universe?
Key Concepts
We have invented telescopes and other devices that extend and enhance our sense of sight.
We know that our Milky Way galaxy is just one of many billions of galaxies int he universe.
There are vast distances separating stars and separating galaxies.
The properties of stars help us develop an understanding of their life cycles.
We have invented telescopes and other devices that extend and enhance our sense of sight.
We know that our Milky Way galaxy is just one of many billions of galaxies int he universe.
There are vast distances separating stars and separating galaxies.
The properties of stars help us develop an understanding of their life cycles.
June 5-12:
Dodecahedron Universe Inquiry Project June 5: Pentagonal #4: Telescopes (Astronomical Space Observatories) Past, Present and Future June 8: Pentagonal #5: Galaxies June 9: Pentagonal #6: Star Properties June 10: Pentagonal #7: Star Evolution June 11: Pentagonal #8: Neutron Star June 12: Pentagonal #9: Black Hole June 15: Catch up day |
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Topic 4.4: How do we use the big bang theory to explain what we know about the universe?
Key Concepts
The big bang theory is based on two main sets of evidence: redshift and cosmic background radiation
The big bang theory helps us describe how the components of the universe formed and have changed over time.
There is much about the universe that we still cannot explain.
The big bang theory is based on two main sets of evidence: redshift and cosmic background radiation
The big bang theory helps us describe how the components of the universe formed and have changed over time.
There is much about the universe that we still cannot explain.
June 16:
Pentagonal #10: The Big Bang Theory June 17: Pentagonal #11: The Big Bang Theory Timeline June 18: Pentagonal #12: References June 22: Assemble Dodecahedron |
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