Astronomy 7
Syllabus
Course Description
Grade 7 Science Rotation Requirement
Credit Value: 0.25
Astronomy is a nine-week course designed to give students an introduction to the field of Astronomy. Students will be required to create projects, complete laboratory activities, research topics and utilize various media/technology to explore, investigate, experience, and explain the mysteries of the Universe. Topics are aligned to the anchors and standards required for the Grade Eight PSSA in two core areas: The Nature of Science and Earth Sciences/Astronomy.
Units
- Where are we? (Our Cosmic Address)
- In the Beginning (Theories for Universe Formation, Galaxies, Gravity, Space-Time)
- Milky Way
- Stars (Life Cycles, Layers)
- Solar System (Sun, 8 Planets, Comets, Meteoroids, Asteroids, Dwarf Planets)
- The Earth-Moon-Sun System
Assessments
- Weekly Pop Quizzes
- Projects
- Digital Assignments
- Labs/Virtual Labs
- Collins Writings Type I, II, and III
- Oral Assessments
- Online Exams
- Study Island Modules
Resources
- Glencoe Textbook: Astronomy
- Google Classroom
- Crash Course videos
- Amoeba Sisters videos
- Study Island
- Web Quests
- Glencoe Virtual Labs
- Star Charts