Science Astronomy

#1  I can identify key technological advancements that helped in making our knowledge of space expand.  My research will show the past, but I will also predict what future advancements may stretch our limits even more.

Proficiency 1 technological advancements
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  1. " Celebrating Galileo Galilei’s Inventions – the Telescope - DeviceMAG." DeviceMAG - technology and gadgets news. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Jan. 2011. <http://www.devicemag.com/2009/08/25/celebrating-galileo-galiles-inventions-the-telescope/>.
  2. "Download Free American Flag, American Flag 1.0 Download." Free software download,Over 200000 software free downloads. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2011. <http://www.brothersoft.com/american-flag-183332.html>.
  3. "Looking through Galileo's eyes." Astronomy blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Jan. 2011. <http://www.astronomy-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2009/looking-through-galileos-eyes.html>.
  4. "Telescopes Timeline — National Geographic Magazine ." National Geographic Magazine. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Jan. 2011. <http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/07/telescopes/telescopes-interactive>.
  5. "TheSpaceRace.com - Timeline of Space Exploration." TheSpaceRace.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2011. <http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/>.
#2 I can analyze the origins of our solar system.  Starting with the sun, my research will emphasize how our solar system formed, the differences between inner planets and outer planets, and analyze the future of our sun and the solar system.




  1. "ESA Portal - The Ulysses legacy, in pictures." ESA Communications Portal. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2011. <http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMLHXUG3HF_index_mg_2.html>.
  2. "SciNewsBlog: How Much Does a Planet Really Weigh?." SciNewsBlog. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Jan. 2011. <http://scinewsblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/how-much-does-planet-really-weigh.html>.
  3. "Stars - NASA Science." NASA Science. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2011. <http://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/focus-areas/how-do-stars-form-and-evolve/>.
  4. "Sun Physics." Physics at unlv. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2011. <www.physics.unlv.edu/~jeffery/astro/sun/sun.html>.
  5. "Supernova Pictures, great photos of Supernovas taken with Telescopes - Astronomy Pictures.net." Astronomy Pictures, Telescopes - Collection of the best astronomy pictures ever taken. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Jan. 2011. <http://www.astronomy-pictures.net/supernova_pictures.html>.
  6. "The Closest Kuiper Belt Object : Starts With A Bang." ScienceBlogs. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Jan. 2011. <http://scienceblogs.com/startswithabang/2009/04/the_closest_kuiper_belt_object.php>.
  7. "The Planets Overview." The Solar Space Station - facts, information and pictures about the Solar System, planets asteroids meteors comets etc. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Jan. 2011. <http://solarspace.co.uk/Planets.php>.
  8. "White Dwarfs — University of Leicester." University of Leicester. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Jan. 2011. <http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/physics/research/xroa/astrophysics-1/white-dwarfs>.
  9. "Youth Explosion | Pastor Hobbins' Blog." Pastor Hobbins' Blog | Pastor Steve Hobbins, Lewis Avenue Baptist Church, Temperance, Mi.. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2011. <http://pastorhobbins.wordpress.com/2010/10/28/youth-explosion/>.

#3 I can effectively explain the different theories of the universe.  I will discuss theories starting from Ancient Greece through the theories discussed in present day.  I will analyze all theories and make a judgment based on my research on which is most valid.

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  1. "General Theory of Relativity - Special and General Relativity - The Physics of the Universe." The Physics of the Universe - Difficult Topics Made Understandable - The Big Bang, Black Holes, Quantum Theory, Relativity, Cosmological Theories, etc. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Feb. 2011. <http://www.physicsoftheuniverse.com/topics_relativity_general.html>.
  2. "My hometown." Tsing tao. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Feb. 2011. <www.worldisround.com/>.
  3. Pennsylvania., especially. " 2008 April 09 , An Ol' Broad's Ramblings." An Ol' Broad's Ramblings. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Feb. 2011. <http://olbroad.com/2008/04/09/>.
  4. "The History of Astronomy." The History of Astronomy. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Feb. 2011. <library.thinkquest.org/29033/history/history.htm>.
  5. "The fall of great empires - amix.dk." amix the lucky stiff - amir salihefendic's blog - amix.dk. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Feb. 2011. <http://amix.dk/blog/post/19416>.
  6. "Top 10 Most Important Discoveries in Astronomy | Top 10 Lists | TopTenz.net." Top 10 Lists - Top Ten Lists - TopTenz.net. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Feb. 2011. <http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-most-important-discoveries-in-astronomy.php>.
#4 I can analyze the differences between comets, asteroids, meteors and moons.  I will research orbits and discuss differences of what we see from the Earth’s surface (phases).  I will analyze the effect the moon’s orbit has on our planet.  I will predict what would happen if Earth had a 2nd moon or the distance to the moon was increased or decreased. 

#5 I can research black holes.  What are they? How do scientists find black holes?  What are some theories regarding black holes?  What is the line of singularity?  What are some theories of what’s at the bottom of a black hole? Which theory do you think is most probable? Why?



  1.  "Do conservatives want the Earth to be sucked into a black hole? - Page 2." SodaHead - Ask or Answer Questions, Discuss News, Express Opinions, or Create Polls. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2011. <http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/do-conservatives-want-the-earth-to-be-sucked-into-a-black-hole/blog-134860/?page=2&link=ibaf&imgurl=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2398/2427363885_e73dfc92b7.jpg&q=actual%2Bpicture%2Bof%2Ba%2Bblack%2Bhole>.
  2. "Massive Black Hole Smashes Record | SpaceRef - Your Space Reference." Space News as it Happens - Brought to you by SpaceRef. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2011. <http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=23908>.
  3. "How Do Black Holes Form?." Universe Today. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2011. <http://www.universetoday.com/33454/how-do-black-holes-form/>.
  4. "How do white holes work? ." The Astronomy Cafe : Dr. Sten Odenwald - A resource for learning about astronomy. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2011. <http://www.astronomycafe.net/qadir/q1470.html>.
  5. "Imagine the Universe! Dictionary." Imagine The Universe! Home Page. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2011. <http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/dict_qz.html>.
  6. "Necessary Cool » Blog Archive » NC Local: Black Hole Comix." Necessary Cool . N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2011. <http://necessarycool.com/2009/05/nc-local-black-hole-comix/>.
  7. "What if Black Holes Didn’t Exist? § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM." SEEDMAGAZINE.COM. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2011. <http://seedmagazine.com/content/article/what_if_black_holes_didnt_exist/>.
  8. "White hole: paranormal phenomena, paranormal mysteries, technology and science, science stories - Parascientifica.com." Parascientifica.com - paranormal phenomena, paranormal mysteries & technology and science stories. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2011. <http://www.parascientifica.com/articles.php?a=288>.
#6 I can research what we know about life elsewhere in the universe, starting with an analysis of our solar system. From what you know and what you’ve researched, do you think there is life on another planet/solar system? Do you think there is intelligent life? Support your answer.

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