Unit D:
Earth & Space
What's the Big Idea?
Canada's Role in Space Exploration:
lesson 1:
WHAT DO We see
when we look at the sky?
Learning Goals:
1. I will learn that the night sky contains stars that we organize into patterns.
2. I will learn that Celestial Objects from all around the universe are observed by humans.
3. ... and that these objects we observe are separated by immense distances.
2. I will learn that Celestial Objects from all around the universe are observed by humans.
3. ... and that these objects we observe are separated by immense distances.
Shall we Explore?!?
1. We see stars that we organize into patterns:
2. We see Celestial Objects of the Universe:
What do you notice happening to the Earth as it travels along it's elliptical trajectory?
WHY?
WHY?
Milky Way as seen from Earth
Top View: Milky Way Spiral
Side View: Milky Way Disk
3. We see objects separated by immense distances:
What is a Light-Year?
The Andromeda Galaxy
SPACE CHALLENGE #1: WHAT IS THIS A PICTURE OF?
From Atoms to the Entire universe!!!
Quizlet: Lesson 1
Learn all about The Night Sky on Quizlet!
HOMEWORK: