Science Grade 8 Astronomy

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Science Grade 8 Astronomy

3-4 weeks

Earth and celestial phenomena can be described using principles of relative motion and perspective.

What is the Solar System and What is it Comprised Of?

How Are Objects in the Solar System Classified?

How Do Obects in the Solar System Move Through Space?

(1)	MST1	Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
(1)	MST2	Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
(1)	MST3	Students will understand the concepts of and become proficient with the skills of mathematics, communicate and reason mathematically, and become problem solvers by using appropriate tools and strategies, through the integrated study of number sense and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and statistics and probability.
(1)	MST4	Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
(1)	MST5	Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
(1)	MST6	Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.
(1)	MST7	Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

Construct diagram of the Solar System.

Construct, measure and analyze elliptical orbits to compare orbital paths.

Classify and compare stars based on characteristics.

Analyze Earth, Moon, Sun relationships to describe the occurence of Moon phases and eclipses.

asteroid

axis of rotation

comet

eclipse

Equator

equinox

latitude

longitude

meteoroid

Moon

Moon phase

orbit

revolve

rotate

Solar System

spherical

star

summer solstice

tides

winter solstice

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