DO NOW V: 0Monday

Feb. 24, 2014

On page 27 COPY and ANSWER the following:

Scientists use spectroscopes to separate light into colored lines. Make a prediction about what information this tells them about objects in the universe.

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1. Reading- The Sun 2. HR Diagram Questions

Pre-AP:3. Reading- The Sun 4. HR Diagram Questions

QUIZ FRIDAY: EM WAVES & HR DIAGRAMS

Today’s Agenda

-Fingerprinting Stars-Conclusion Questions

TEKSThe student is expected to explore how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum such as light and radio waves are used to gain information about distances and properties of components in the universe.

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Vocabulary

Electromagnetic SpectrumFrequencyWaves

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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:

How do scientists make observations about astronomical objects in the universe?

DAILY OBJECTIVES:Students will…-Students will be able to identify elements in different starts using spectral data.

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Fingerprinting

1. Using Pages RM 19-20, determine the elements in each star.

**Teacher will model how to do this**

2. For each star, put an “X” next to the element name for each element it has on RM 21.

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Conclusion Questions

Copy and answer the following on page 28 of your INB…

1. What elements are found in all five stars? 2. Why do you think these elements are found in all

five stars? Think about their atomic structure and placement on the Periodic Table.

3. Do any of the stars contain all eight of the given elements?

4. Which of the stars do you think is the oldest?

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DO NOW V: 0Tuesday

Feb. 25, 2014

Complete the Anticipation Guide about Stars.

Circle “A” for Agree.

Circle “D” for Disagree.

Write a “?” if you do not know.

Homework & Agenda V: 0Homework Grade Level:

1. Reading- The Sun 2. HR Diagram Questions

Pre-AP:3. Reading- The Sun 4. HR Diagram Questions

QUIZ FRIDAY: EM WAVES & HR DIAGRAMS

Today’s Agenda

-BrainPop: Life Cycle of a Star-Construct HR Diagrams-Reading: HR Diagrams-Exit Ticket

TEKSDescribe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and use models such as the Herztsprung-Russell diagram for classification.

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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:

How does the life cycle of stars relate to the Big Bang Theory?

DAILY OBJECTIVES:Students will…-Construct an HR Diagram.

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Vocabulary

HR DiagramWhite DwarfRed GiantRed SupergiantMain Sequence Star

MagnitudeBrightnessTemperature

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Life Cycle of a Star

BrainPop: Life Cycle of Star

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HR Diagram1. Get out the large HR Diagram2. Each person at your table should have

number of stars. 3. Place the stars on the diagram.4. Copy the diagram onto page 27 of your

notebook.

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Reading

1. Complete the Reading “The Hertzsprung-Russell” Diagram

2. Complete RM 23

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Exit TicketOn your sticky note answer…

How are stars classified?

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Stars are classified by…..

DO NOW V: 0Wed/Thrs

Feb. 26-27, 2014

Using your HR Diagram, answer the following on page 28 of your notebook:

1. What type of star is Vega?2. What type of star is the Sun?3. Name one Red Giant.

Homework & Agenda V: 0Homework Grade Level:

1. Reading- The Sun 2. HR Diagram Questions

Pre-AP:3. Reading- The Sun 4. HR Diagram Questions

QUIZ FRIDAY: EM WAVES & HR DIAGRAMS

Today’s Agenda

-Life Cycle of Star Lab-Dry Erase Board Practice

TEKSDescribe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and use models such as the Herztsprung-Russell diagram for classification.

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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:

How does the life cycle of stars relate to the Big Bang Theory?

DAILY OBJECTIVES:Students will…Describe characteristics of stars using temperature, magnitude, and brightness.

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Vocabulary

HR DiagramWhite DwarfRed GiantRed SupergiantMain Sequence Star

MagnitudeBrightnessTemperature

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Life Cycle of a Star LabRecord observations and data on the handout.

1. Inflate a balloon to about 45cm in circumference.

2. Cover the balloon in aluminum foil and measure the circumference of the “star”.

3. Measure the mass of the “star”.4. Pop the balloon and gently crush the foil (NOT

ALL THE WAY) to represent a supernova.5. Measure the new circumference and mass.6. Crush the foil a second time, measure the mass

and volume.7. Crush the foil a final time to represent a black

hole.

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Life Cycle of Star Card Sort

1. Complete the card sort with your shoulder partner

2. Raise your hand so your teacher can check it. 3. Copy on page of your INB.

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DO NOW V: 0Friday

Feb. 28, 2014

On page 28 of your notebook,

1. List the characteristics of a star.

2. Describe each characteristic.

Homework & Agenda V: 0Homework Homework due Today

QUIZ today: EM Waves and HR Diagrams

Today’s Agenda

-Quiz-RM 11: Universal Address-Review Homework

TEKSDescribe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and use models such as the Herztsprung-Russell diagram for classification.

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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:

How does the life cycle of stars relate to the Big Bang Theory?

DAILY OBJECTIVES:Students will…Show their jedi mastery skills of EM waves and HR diagrams.

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Vocabulary

• Electromagnetic Waves

• Spectroscope• HR Diagram• White Dwarf• Red Giant

• Red Supergiant• Main Sequence Star• Magnitude• Brightness• Temperature

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QUIZ V: 0

Read and re-read the passage.

Underline the question

Bubble important words

Identify the key idea, write it in margin.

Eliminate the wrong answers

Select the correct answer ✓

Mass of an object

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On a piece of lined paper, answer the following questions. Use complete sentences. You must write at least half a page.

•Describe what a star is. •How do scientists classify stars and what is the name of the diagram where stars are classified?•How does our star, the Sun, compare to other stars in our galaxy. •Describe the Sun’s brightness, temperature, and size.

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1. Review this week’s homework