EARTH’S PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE Performance Expectation Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system. Emphasis is on Newtonian gravitational laws governing orbital motions, which apply to human-made satellites Clarification Statement as well as other celestial bodies (e.g. graphical representations of orbits). Science & Engineering Practices Disciplinary Core Crosscutting Concepts Asking questions and defining problems AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM SCALE, PROPORTIONS AND QUANTITY Kepler’s laws describe common features of the Algebraic thinking is used to examine scientific data Developing and models motions of orbiting objects, including their elliptical and predict the effect of a change in one variable on Planning and carrying out investigations paths around the sun. Orbits may change due to the another (e.g., linear growth vs. exponential growth). gravitational effects from, or collisions with, other Analyzing and interpreting data objects in the solar system. (HS.ESS1B.a) Using mathematics and computational thinking: Mathematical and computational thinking in 9-12 builds on K-8 experiences and progresses to using algebraic thinking and analysis, a range of linear and nonlinear functions (e.g. trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic) and computational tools for statistical analysis to analyze, represent, and model data. Simple computational simulations are created and used based on mathematical models of basic assumptions. Use mathematical, computational, and/or algorithmic representations of phenomena or design solutions to describe and/or support claims and/or explanations. Constructing explanations and designing solutions Engaging in argument from evidence Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating Diocese of Baton Rouge Earth Science Standards July, 2017 Page 7 information
EARTH’S PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE Performance Expectation Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system. Clarification Statement Emphasis is on Newtonian gravitational laws governing orbital motions, which apply to human-made satellites as well as other celestial bodies (e.g. graphical representations of orbits). Science & Engineering Practices Disciplinary Core Crosscutting Concepts Asking questions and defining problems Developing and models Planning and carrying out investigations Analyzing and interpreting data Using mathematics and computational thinking: Mathematical and computational thinking in 9-12 builds on K-8 experiences and progresses to using algebraic thinking and analysis, a range of linear and nonlinear functions (e.g. trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic) and computational tools for statistical analysis to analyze, represent, and model data. Simple computational simulations are created and used based on mathematical models of basic assumptions. Use mathematical, computational, and/or algorithmic representations of phenomena or design solutions to describe and/or support claims and/or explanations. Constructing explanations and designing solutions Engaging in argument from evidence Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM Kepler’s laws describe common features of the motions of orbiting objects, including their elliptical paths around the sun. Orbits may change due to the gravitational effects from, or collisions with, other objects in the solar system. (HS.ESS1B.a) SCALE, PROPORTIONS AND QUANTITY Algebraic thinking is used to examine scientific data and predict the effect of a change in one variable on another (e.g., linear growth vs. exponential growth). Diocese of Baton Rouge Earth Science Standards July, 2017 Page 7
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