I can analyze galaxies and the differences between galaxies. I will compare the Milky Way Galaxy to other types of galaxies.
There were a couple of difficulties in finding information about the Milky Way Galaxy. Some of the websites were theories about how it was created. I finally decided to use Wikipedia for information and found some good information. The second thing that I needed to find was the relationship between the Milky Way and different types of galaxies. Getting information about the types of galaxies was easy all I had to do was look it up. I chose to make a power point because it is easy and I now how to use it the best.
"Dwarf Galaxy CAS CMS." astronomy.swin.edu.au. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2011. .
"Elliptical galaxy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliptical_galaxy>.
"Galaxy Types." UO Department of Physics. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2011. <http://physics.uoregon.edu/~soper/Galaxies/types.html>.
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"Irregular galaxy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irregular_galaxy>.
Jakiel, Rich. "Barnard's Galaxy: A Century of Observing." Astronomy-Mall.com Home Page. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2011. <http://astronomy-mall.com/Adventures.In.Deep.Space/barnard.htm>.
"The Milky Way Galaxy." The Worlds of David Darling. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2011. <http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/G/Galaxy.html>.
"Spiral galaxy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiral_galaxy>.
Proficiency #2
I can identify key technological advancements that helped in making our knowledge of space expand. My research will show the past, but I will also predict what future advancements may stretch our limits even more.
This proficiency was the hardest to find information on the technology that helps us explore space. Then I realized that all I had to do was look up The International Space Station and the Hubble Telescope. Finding information about Space Shuttles and The Hubble Telescope was easy. I did this project in Slideshow because it is easy to use and you can basically do anything that you want to do.
1986, early, the planned launch date of October that year looked feasible, and but the Challenger accident. "Hubble Space Telescope - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubble_Space_Telescope>.
"HubbleSite - Picture Album: Visible View of Pillar and Jets HH 901/902." HubbleSite - Out of the ordinary...out of this world.. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2011. <http://hubblesite.org/gallery/album/pr2010013c/>.
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"International Space Station." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2011.
"Space Exploration Probes." Kid's Cosmos-Science Resources for Teachers and Students. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2011. <http://www.kidscosmos.org/kid-stuff/space-probes.html>.
"Space Probes Cartoons and Comics." CartoonStock - Cartoon Pictures, Political Cartoons, Animations.. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2011. <http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/s/space_probes.asp>.
Planetary probes, Space probes to the outer planets." Science Clarified. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2011. <http://www.scienceclarified.com/Ro-Sp/Space-Probe.html>.
Proficiency #3
I can analyze the origins of our solar system. Starting with the sun, my research will emphasize how our solar system formed, the differences between inner planets and outer planets, and analyze the future of our sun and the solar system.
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Proficiency #4
I can effectively explain the different theories of the universe. I will discuss theories starting from Ancient Greece through the theories discussed in present day. I will analyze all theories and make a judgment based on my research on which is most valid.
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Proficiency #5
I can analyze the differences between comets, asteroids, meteors and moons. I will research orbits and discuss differences of what we see from the Earth’s surface (phases). I will analyze the effect the moon’s orbit has on our planet. I will predict what would happen if Earth had a 2nd moon or the distance to the moon was increased or decreased.
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Proficiency #6
I can research what we know about life elsewhere in the universe, starting with an analysis of our solar system. From what you know and what you’ve researched, do you think there is life on another planet/solar system? Do you think there is intelligent life? Support your answer.
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