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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).

1 - NM
2 - MM
3 - M
4 - FM
5 – EE
Criteria not met.
Some criteria met.
All criteria is met.
All criteria is met. Simple story. Thorough definitions.
All criteria is met. Creative & unique story. Thorough definitions.