Content Standards Content Objectives Iowa Core Statements Common Common Assessments Graduate Ends Learning Targets Cosmic Understand and apply I can identify the At 4 weeks Graduates Construct an Background the origin and components of the explanation of the Big demonstrate Radiation evolution of the electromagnetic Bang theory based on strategies for universe spectrum. astronomical evidence lifelong learning Hubble and the of light spectra, Expanding I can interpret the motion of distant Graduates galaxies, and Universe red shift/blue shift demonstrate as it applies to the composition of matter knowledge and expanding in the universe. understanding of universe. a rigorous curriculum integrated into all content areas Graduates demonstrate proficiency in science, including life, earth and physical science Graduates possess technological and information literacy. Unit 3: Using Light to Interpret Stars and our Sun
Content Standards Content Objectives Iowa Core Statements Common Learning Targets Common Assessments Graduate Ends Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe. Cosmic Background Radiation Hubble and the Expanding Universe Understand and apply the origin and evolution of the universe I can identify the components of the electromagnetic spectrum. I can interpret the red shift/blue shift as it applies to the expanding universe. At 4 weeks Graduates demonstrate strategies for lifelong learning Graduates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a rigorous curriculum integrated into all content areas Graduates demonstrate proficiency in science, including life, earth and physical science Graduates possess technological and information literacy. Unit 3: Using Light to Interpret Stars and our Sun
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