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The Universe Understand major components of the universe Describe how the solar system stays in predictable order Explain hypotheses of how the earth formed to support life Follow and evaluate the death of a star and its effect on earth Hypothesize whether or Mars will be better suited to support life Describe how the universe fits together How do gravitational forces work? Use the Doppler shift to understand a neighbor galaxy Do planets or moons in our solar system have similar environments conditions to earth? Support or challenge the NASA program Explain day length, moon phases and eclipses Human Interactions with Earth Systems Differentiate between renewable & nonrenewable resources Describe use worldwide Is a connection between oil and natural gas extraction and earthquakes? Will we pay for water like gas someday? How would you stop Asian Carp from migrating up the Mississippi River? Why is recycling important? Analyze satellites: number, size, Are cleaner rivers/lakes healthier rivers/lakes? Has chemical use in farming been had positive result on the soil?
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