Astronomy Assignment

Unit 4: Astronomy Assignment (starting in January)

Create a Comic, Video, Poem, Story or Children’s book explaining one of the following concepts.

·         The Meaning of “Universe”

·         Navigating the Night Sky

·         Star Evolution

·         The Milky Way

·         Vast distances between Stars & Galaxies

·         Properties of Stars

·         Evidence supporting the Big Band Theory

·         The Origins of the Universe

·         Dark Matter & Dark Energy

Criteria:

1)      Describe the concept/process through story. Use words and/or pictures.

2)      Include analogy, metaphor and/or visual components in your story.

3)      Include an appendix containing at least 5 key vocabulary words with definitions

4)      Submit a paper copy (excludes video format).

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Term 3 Work & Deadlines

There will only be 2 weeks of Science 10 following the winter break.

Science 10

Due in December:
- Baby Activity (Honours class excused)
- Bunny Natural Selection Simulation
- Bioethics Assignment
- Mind Map & Unit Test

Due in January:
- Astronomy Assignment - January 14th
- Science Fair (STEM) Project - January 16th

End of Semester:

January 17th & 18th - students have the opportunity to take or retake any of the three unit tests that they might have missed or would like to try again. Students are expected to show evidence of practice or growth in their understanding to retake a test. Students are also welcome to revise any work they would like reassessed and submit it by January 18th.