Unit E Section 1: Our Understanding of Earth and Space
Completion requirements
Unit E Section 1: Our Understanding of Earth and Space
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Learning Targets |
Big Question: How has human understanding of Earth and space changed over time?
Humans have not understood Earth, our solar system, or the universe for most of our history. The invention of lens technologies led to some startling discoveries.
Humans have not understood Earth, our solar system, or the universe for most of our history. The invention of lens technologies led to some startling discoveries.
Inquiry Questions
1.1: Historically, how have people on Earth learned about space?
1.2: How has human understanding of the Earth’s place in the universe changed over time?
1.3: What is understood currently about the distribution of matter in the universe?
1.4: What is understood currently about the characteristics of bodies that make up the universe?
Section 1 Checklist
Read pages 371-404 in textbookSelf-Checks at the end of lessons 1 and 2
Try It! Azimuth and Altitude Practice Worksheet
Try It! Models of the Solar System Practice Worksheet
Try It! Life Cycle of a Star Practice Worksheet
Try It! Planet Comparison Practice Worksheet
Summative Assessment: Section 1 Quiz
Materials
Addison Wesley Science in Action 9
