WEEK 1:
Aims:
- What was the Big Bang? Essential Question: From where was the matter of the Universe derived?
- How did the planets of our Solar System coalesce? Essential Question: What part did Gravity play in the formation of the planets?
- How did the Moon form? Essential Question: How did the presence of the Moon affect earth’s stability?
- 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.
