In the beginning
KWBAT Explain the earliest models of our universe and the current suggest theories.
Do Now: Students are to Think-Pair-Share over the annotations they made and develop a comprehensive list of the Student Standards which will be utilized as a student friendly version of the state standards we will master during our current unit.
The final List is posted below as a picture. Students are to copy this list and place it in the front of their binders as a reference.
Today we will start to explore our current unit by reading a brief introduction of the Universe. Please follow along with the Close read activity below
Students will read the Text and Define the unfamiliar vocabulary words listed below
Dark matter
Cosmological
Subatomic
Heliocentric
Intergalactic
Philosopher
Parsec
Astronomical
Physicist
Law of Planetary Motion
Go to my quizlet to join the class to review the vocabulary we learned so far. Take the test and get a passing score for extra credit.
Homework: Complete the Understanding the Universe Worksheet
