Objects in Space

Unit 4-Lesson 4.1.1

Astronomy Unit Overview

In this unit you will:
-Explore the nature of space and the objects found beyond the Earth, including planets, stars, and galaxies.
-Examine the technology that has helped advance scientists' understanding of space.
-Explore different objects in the solar system and how they compare in composition and size.
-Examine the movements of the Earth, Moon, and Sun and how those movements result in various phenomena such as moon phases, eclipses, and seasons.

This Unit Contains

• 3 Quizzes

• 2 assignments

Use the link below to go to the Edio lesson and complete the knowledge check. Remember this is not for a grade, just to show me what you know.
https://www.myedio.com/learning/courses/186673/days/3805262/assessments/1874750/content/

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Knowledge Check

Constellation & Celestial Object Finder

Materials

You will practice using a star chart to locate objects in the sky

Remember today is a graded assignment you must complete.

Objective

Today's Lesson

The Study of space

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Astronomy

Draw

For thousands of years, the night sky has captivated people's attention. Looking at the many stars, you may have also wondered what is beyond Earth. The desire to understand space and the objects found outside of Earth has led to many advancements in scientific knowledge. What do you think is beyond Earth?

Today, you will explore one of the most fundamental areas of astronomy, which involves simple observations of the night sky and the objects that can be identified from Earth.

This tool is designed to help you find and identify various objects in the night sky, especially constellations.

For today's assignment, you will practice using the locator to identify objects you might see under certain circumstances.

​constellation and celestial object finder.

Let's use our star and planet locator.

How to use

• The location of objects in the sky vary depending on the time of the year.

• Because of this we will use our locators to help us see what is in the night sky at certain times.

• Go to the Edio link and tell me what date you are going to use.

• https://www.myedio.com/learning/courses/186673/days/3805262/assessments/1874749/content/5/

Word Cloud

Share: Which date did you use. Share your answer like this: Month/day/year

Let's Explore

Steps

1. We will explore the constellations in the early morning to compare them with the visible constellations at night.

2. Begin by setting up your constellation finder.

3. Move the dial so today's date is lined up with "6 AM."

4. Record your answer on Edio https://www.myedio.com/learning/courses/186673/days/3805262/assessments/1874749/content/6/

Draw

What is one constellation still visible at 6:00 a.m. that was also visible at 9:00 p.m.? Can draw it or do a Google search and paste a picture.

Open Ended

Reflect: What is one question you have about space?

• Use the Edio link below to answer the last question for the assignment.

• https://www.myedio.com/learning/courses/186673/days/3805262/assessments/1874749/content/7/

Final Question

1. Practiced using a constellation finder to identify constellations and their movements in the night sky.
   2. Later we will explore how scientists use telescopes to explore space.

Today we...

Wrap up