Description

This no-prep unit is a great introduction to any astronomy course, as it addresses what astronomy is and the pieces of evidence astronomers use to prove Earth is rotating and revolving.

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Students are introduced to the following terms and concepts: astronomy, celestial sphere, azimuth, zenith, rotation, Coriolis effect, circumpolar star trails, Foucault pendulum, revolution, seasons, constellations, etc.

The following resources are included in this unit:

• Unit Pacing Guide
• Introduction to Astronomy Lesson Plan
• Introduction to Astronomy Worksheet & Answer Key
• Introduction to Astronomy PowerPoint Presentation & Guided Notes
• To Space or Not to Space Writing Assignment, Teacher Notes & Rubric
• Hubble Space Telescope Activity
• Rotation/Revolution Lesson Plan
• Rotation/Revolution PowerPoint Presentation & Guided Notes
• Evidence of Earth’s Rotation Worksheet & Answer Key
• Introduction to Astronomy Lab & Answer Key
• Rotation/Revolution Quiz & Answer Key

Save 20% on this resource in the Astronomy Unit Bundle and in the Studying Space Unit Bundle.

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Jessica