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earth
and the solar system
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Overview: Students take part in a variety of activities, pose questions, watch videos, research the library and the internet, and use computer simulations in order that they have a sound understanding of their place in space. |
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Author(s): Mike Roach |
Band: Middle Years Strand: Earth and Space |
Duration: Approximately 5 weeks Published: July 2002 |
Financial assistance for the development of this resource was provided by The National Quality Teacher Program |
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Context: This unit is suitable for year 8 students, but has been used in year 9 classes. Many resources are available via internet. |
| Key Idea: Students select and use observational instruments and digital electronic technologies to develop understandings about structures and events in the universe. They appraise and share opinions about the ethics of space exploration. |
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Elements
of the SACSA Framework
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Essential
Learnings
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Key
Competencies
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Outcome
(SACSA Standards)
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| Futures
Thinking |
3: Planning and organising 4: Team work 7: Using technology |
Students understand their place in the solar system, their Milky Way Galaxy and the Universe. They identify major features of the night sky and recognise constellations. Students prepare a power point presentation suitable for an audience of year 7 and 8 students on an aspect of space science or astronomy that interests them. It must be educational and contain accurate information. |
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South Australian Science Teachers Association Inc. 2002
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