Unit Overview
How has the matter in the Universe changed over time, and how do we know? Why did the Hubble Telescope need glasses?
Students analyze spectra from stars, galaxies, and empty space to identify puzzling patterns regarding how matter in the Universe changes over time. Working in small groups, they research these questions to obtain, evaluate, and communicate findings. The class then reaches consensus that the evidence points to the Big Bang.
In the second half of this unit, students will focus on optics. They will investigate how mirrors and lenses can be used to manipulate light and how they can use these properties to design solutions to real world problems.
Performance Expectations:
HS-ESS1-2, HS-PS4-6 (NYSSLS)
Lesson Set 1: how did the universe come into existence
Lesson 1 (OpenSciEd Lesson 6)
How has the matter in the Universe changed over time?
Lesson Set 2: why did the Hubble Telescope need glasses?
Lesson 2
Why didn’t the Hubble Telescope initially work?
Lesson 3
How can we use mirrors and lenses to manipulate what we see?
Lesson 4
How does the material affect what happens to the light?
Lesson 5
How do we use lenses and mirrors to create images?
Lesson 6
How was Hubble’s vision fixed?