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Earth Science Unit 1 Lessons 1-4

September 16, 2013 By Ms. Bruno

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WEEK 1:

Aims:

 

  1. What was the Big Bang?  Essential Question:  From where was the matter of the Universe derived?
  2. How did the planets of our Solar System coalesce?    Essential Question: What part did Gravity play in the formation of the planets?
  3. How did the Moon form?   Essential Question: How did the presence of the Moon affect earth’s stability?
  4. How did liquid  water form on Earth?   Essential Question:When did liquid water form and where did it come from?

All talking points addressed in class may be reviewed by viewing Origins Part 1 Earth is Born at:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/space/origins-series-overview.html#origins-earth-born

Homework assigned on day 1 was: Research and describe at least 2 theories of how liquid water developed on Earth.

 

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Ms. Bruno

About Ms. Bruno

Ms. Bruno has been an Assistant Principal at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design since 2009. She oversees the departments of Science, Mathematics, Architecture and Design (Career and Technical Education (CTE)), Physical Education and Health. She can be reached at 718-388-1260 ext. 2080, or bruno@whsad.org.

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