The Final Frontier
Driving Question: How can we, as astronomers, create a visual display of space?
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Research and Inquiry
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Develop a model based on observations to describe the repeating pattern of the phases of the moon.
Construct an argument on why some stars (including the Earth’s sun) appear to be larger or brighter than other stars.
Construct an explanation of how the Earth’s orbit, with its consistent tilt, affects seasonal changes.
Develop a model to support an explanation of why the length of day and night change throughout the year.
Evaluate strengths and limitations of models of our solar system in describing relative size, order, appearance and composition of planets and the sun.
Construct an explanation of the differences between stars and planets.
Ask questions to compare and contrast technological advances that have changed the amount and type of information on distant objects in the sky.