Chapter 1: Solar System Formation and Composition
Note Outline with Objectives:
Note Outline
PowerPoint:
Power Point
Study Links:
Note Outline
PowerPoint:
Power Point
Study Links:
- Quizlet Site: vocabulary games, flash cards, practice tests
- If the Moon Were Only 1 Pixel - Great simulation comparing the size and showing the distance between the Sun, planets and moons of our Solar System.
- Video: Solar System
Age compared to universe, geocentric, heliocentric, inner planets, outer planets
Link to Pre-assessment
Sample 4/4 Answer for Pre-Assessment This planet was formed around 48 million years ago by the collision of planetesimals over time. Scientists can determine the age of rocks on this planet by examining how elements go through radioactive decay. The solid surface of this planet suggests it is a terrestrial planet and should be found closest to the Sun (or a star if it was in a different solar system). Also, the solid surface suggests that planet Delta is made of rock and metal which can condense at warmer temperatures closer to the Sun. Even though the planet lacks an atmosphere, the erosion force of plate tectonics has been working to smooth out impact craters previously found on planet Delta. The volcanoes present indicate tectonic activity. Plate tectonics is an erosion force that pushes and pulls Earth’s crust and can erase signs of impact craters over time. Extra Info for those interested in learning more on their own.
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Worksheets & Labs:
Vocab Sheet Impact Crater Lab Erosion Lab Planet Data Collection Data Sheet - See "Helpful Links for Planet Data Collection" below for sources for your information. Planet Composition Lab Tying Together - How Did Your Planet Form? Skittles Lab pHet Half Life Radioactive Dating Worksheet **website Helpful Links for Planet Data Collection Nine Planets - This site offers introductions to the planets, their satellites and other Solar System objects, including asteroids, comets and Kuiper Belt Objects. JPL Planets - This site will be useful for our planet research project. It includes the important data for each planet. Planet Fact Sheets - This site is useful when looking for numerical data such as distances, mass, volume, etc. for each planet. NASA Solar System - This site will also be useful for our planet research project. It includes the important data for each planet and more. Enchanted Learning Astronomy - Great site for simple planetary data. This site also has some good images to use with your presentation NASA's Celestia Exploration - Planets are listed on the left, click your planet for quick data. NASA's Planet Pages - Click on your planet from the list for some great information. Windows to the Universe - Contains information on all planets. NASA's Photojournal - Tons of pictures! |