Working+it+all+out

9J Satellites and space

Working it all out
Recall some early ideas about the Solar System. Explain how our modern ideas are different from early ideas. Understand our current model of the Solar System. Describe some of the evidence for our current model of the Solar System.
 * Outcomes (what you will be able to do by the end of this lesson) **


 * Starter **
 * Review homework and completed work from last lesson
 * Key term quiz

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 * Activities **
 * 1) Learn about different models of the solar system (animation)
 * 1) Complete the [[file:ES9_CHAP_Jd1.pdf|card sort]] to summarise the features and flaws of the different models explaining the solar system.
 * 2) Answer Q1-5 from p124-5 of Exploring Science 9
 * 3) Extension: [[file:ES9_CHAP_Jd6.pdf|Kepler's laws]] are still the basis of our modern understanding of the solar system. Find out about them and answer the questions.
 * 4) Find out about how an ancient civilisation explained the movement of the stars and planets (early ideas can be used for guidance)


 * Summary **
 * Review completed classwork / key term quiz
 * complete the [[file:ES9_CHAP_Jd4.pdf|space crossword]] in teams

Download complete the gapfill on, print-off and stick into your exercise book. You can copy and complete if you have a problem printing.
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