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Essential Questions	1. Explain the evidence that supports the Big Bang Theory and how this evidence has changed over time. 2. How does scientific evidence support theories of how the universe and Solar System developed?

Please check the classroom for due dates as late work is 1/2 credit. I will collect some individual assignments as they’re due, to put in the grade book. Save all your work and turn everything in when the unit is due. You have a folder and a bag in class to use! Anything with a (w) has more information on my website. http://www.graniteschools.org/jr/valley/staff/smedberg/index.htm

Sections I - Basics Write down your points as assignments get completed and corrected. You must complete the assignments to get the points. Things I collect I will return when we build the unit.

Pts	#	Assignment Title	Type	Date
/30	1	Vocabulary cards (10pts) AND (Big ones) quiz (20 pts)	VOC
/28	2	Textbook Sections 20.1 1-5, 20.2 1-6, 20.3 1-5 21.1 1-5 , 21.4 1-4, 21.5 1-3 (write the questions)	TXT HMK
/20	3	Hawkins Universe video notes	VID
/20	4	Web links assignment 1 (w)	VID
/12	5	Coperncicus / Gallileo / Newton assignments (w)	ACT
/20	6	Light year / Retrograde	WKS
/10	7	Bill Nye – Time	WKS
/10	8	Wanted Poster (w)	ACT
/10	9	Life Cycle of Stars	HMK
/10	10	Nova – Origins / Website (w)	TEC
/ 150.		Your total / Maximum Possible
		Pre-Test score __________ Post-Test Score _________

Section II - Labs or other work These assignments are a little bit harder or longer.

Pts	#	Assignment title	Date
/30	1	Spectroscopy lab
/20	2	Web links assignment 2 (w) Homework
/20	3	Nova – Origins / Website (w) Homework
/ 50.		Your total / Total Possible

Your Totals	Points Possible	Grading scale for unit A – 225-250 | B - 200-224 | C - 170-199 | D - 150-169	Unit due date
	200	Unit score (student must add up points from above)
	100	Assessment* Poster of 1 Essential Question

*The assessment will either be a test, essay, project or other assessment tool that either the student or teacher chooses. The assessment must show competency in answering the essential question(s) in detail. Much of the information from assignments and vocabulary words must be included in the product used for assessment to demonstrate understanding.

Have this paper signed by parents so they know what work you have to do. You may do this at any time. I will not accept your unit unless this is signed!!!!

Parent signature. __________________________________________ date __________________

Vocabulary words. All these words will be on your quiz!
You must make vocabulary flashcards using the index cards from class (or your own). For the words with a * you must make the big card for. You must have ALL the cards completed for credit.

big bang theory*	blue shift	heavy element*
mass*	nuclear fusion	red shift*
theory	universe*	astronomy

Standard I:

Students will understand the scientific evidence that supports theories that explain how the universe and solar system developed.

Objective 1: Describe the big bang theory and evidence supporting it.

a. Determine the motion of a star relative to Earth based on a red or blue shift in the wavelength of light from the star.

b. Explain how evidence of red and blue shifts is used to determine whether the universe is expanding or contracting.

c. Describe the big bang theory and the red shift evidence that supports this theory.

d. Investigate and report how science has changed the accepted ideas regarding the nature of the universe throughout history.

e. Provide an example of how technology has helped scientists investigate the universe.

Objective 2: Relate the structure and composition of the solar system to the processes that exist in the universe.

a. Compare the elements formed in the big bang (hydrogen, helium) with elements formed through nuclear fusion in stars.

b. Relate the life cycle of stars of various masses to the relative mass of elements produced.

c. Explain the origin of the heavy elements on Earth (i.e., heavy elements were formed by fusion in ancient stars).

d. Present evidence that the process that formed Earth’s heavy elements continues in stars today.

e. Compare the life cycle of the sun to the life cycle of other stars.

f. Relate the structure of the solar system to the forces acting upon it.