Driving Questions: Why do objects in our system orbit the sun? Crosscutting Concept: Scale, Proportion and Quantity Science and Engineering Practices: Mathematical and Computational Thinking Performance Expectation: 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Students will: Students will: Student’s inferences In addition Use mathematical or computational representations (Kepler's and A1. Use focal distance and an ellipses’ major axis length to and Newton's laws) to predict and explain the motion of orbiting objects in determine eccentricity of an object’s orbit in space performance the solar system (). (e=f/d) (Kepler’s 1st law) and to knowledge. score A2. Describe how distance from the sun impacts the applications velocity of an object’s orbit in space (Kepler’s 2nd law) 3.0 A3. Describe how distance from a star is proportional to the reflects performance, orbital period. (yr2=AU3) (Kepler’s 3rd law) A4. Describe the relationship of scale, proportion and that insufficient quantity in the context of gravitational attraction go (Newton’s Laws). beyond the progress student ** How do these laws prove planets/ objects do not orbit in perfect circles? what Recognize or recall specific vocabulary such as: was Revolution, orbit, orbital period, ellipse, focus, eccentricity, area, demonstrates towards gravity, mass, acceleration, inertia Potential Phenomena: taught. Why did the asteroid belt form the way it did and why does it stay in its foundational orbit? Why don't planets get pulled into the sun or fly off into space? in-depth What causes comets to speed up and slow down as they move? What causes a comet’s tail? skills
Driving Questions: Why do objects in our system orbit the sun? Crosscutting Concept: Scale, Proportion and Quantity Science and Engineering Practices: Mathematical and Computational Thinking Performance Expectation: 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 In addition to score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. Students will: Use mathematical or computational representations (Kepler's and Newton's laws) to predict and explain the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system (). ** How do these laws prove planets/ objects do not orbit in perfect circles? Potential Phenomena: Why did the asteroid belt form the way it did and why does it stay in its orbit? Why don't planets get pulled into the sun or fly off into space? What causes comets to speed up and slow down as they move? What causes a comet’s tail? Students will: A1. Use focal distance and an ellipses’ major axis length to determine eccentricity of an object’s orbit in space (e=f/d) (Kepler’s 1st law) A2. Describe how distance from the sun impacts the velocity of an object’s orbit in space (Kepler’s 2nd law) A3. Describe how distance from a star is proportional to the orbital period. (yr2=AU3) (Kepler’s 3rd law) A4. Describe the relationship of scale, proportion and quantity in the context of gravitational attraction (Newton’s Laws). Recognize or recall specific vocabulary such as: Revolution, orbit, orbital period, ellipse, focus, eccentricity, area, gravity, mass, acceleration, inertia Student’s performance reflects insufficient progress towards foundational skills and knowledge.
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