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Welcome to the University Of North Dakota!

Welcome to the University Of North Dakota!. Welcome!. Schedule Reimbursement Space Resources and Activities Nature of Science, NGSS, Engineering Design Process Teaching Strategies Numbered Heads Electronic forms on ndspacegrant.und.edu. GEN Goals and Objectives.

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Welcome to the University Of North Dakota!

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  1. Welcome to the University Of North Dakota!

  2. Welcome! • Schedule • Reimbursement • Space Resources and Activities • Nature of Science, NGSS, Engineering Design Process • Teaching Strategies • Numbered Heads • Electronic forms on ndspacegrant.und.edu

  3. GEN Goals and Objectives • Goal 1: Help educators to engage students in areas of astronomy and general science, by using effective instructional strategies and educational resources, with engaging and inspiring content.

  4. GEN Goals and Objectives • Goal 2: Promote the effective use of NASA-developed and NASA-supported resources through integration of astronomy/space science content with Galileo-inspired science inquiry and exploration.

  5. Four Essential Components of GEN • Which enable flexible design and usage: • Galileo-related activities, examining astronomy content and/or science inquiry (including science practices and the nature of science) • NASA-developed and NASA-supported resources and science content • Fundamental astronomy concepts to meet curriculum goals • Resources adaptable for use in the classroom

  6. Professional Development Objectives Participants will: • Develop their understanding of science practices. • Develop their understanding of the nature of science and how to facilitate student learning of the nature of science. • Develop their understanding of how to modify existing science activities to emphasize science practices and the nature of science. • Learn some fun stuff about space!

  7. Introductions Caitlin Nolby Angie Bartholomay Space Pictionary!

  8. Observing Jupiter You get to be the astronomers! Who first discovered the moons of Jupiter?

  9. Galileo Galilei (1564 – 1642) 9

  10. Jupiter as Seen by Galileo 10

  11. Observing Jupiter Night 1 11

  12. Day Time 12

  13. Observing Jupiter Night 2 13

  14. Day Time 14

  15. Observing Jupiter Night 3 15

  16. Day Time Make a Prediction for Night 4 … 16

  17. Observing Jupiter Night 4 17

  18. Day Time Make a Prediction for Night 5 … 18

  19. Observing Jupiter Night 5 19

  20. Day Time Make a Prediction for Night 6 … 20

  21. Observing Jupiter Night 6 21

  22. Day Time Make a Prediction for Night 7 … 22

  23. Trying to Observe Jupiter Night 7 23

  24. Day Time Make a Prediction for Night 8 … 24

  25. Observing Jupiter Night 8 25

  26. Day Time Make a Prediction for Night 9 … 26

  27. Observing Jupiter Night 9 27

  28. Analyzing Jupiter Data Work with your table group to analyze the Jupiter data. What patterns do you observe? How would you describe the data? Don’t try to explain the data! 28

  29. Modeling the Jupiter Data Work with your table group and discuss the following questions: What does the data tell us about the motionof the 4 objects? Can you build a model that explains the observations? What do you think is the nature of these 4 objects? Other model ideas? 29

  30. Reflecting on Galileo’s Observations Video: Galileo's observations of the Moons of Jupiter. When watching the video, think about what Galileo did as a scientist and why he did it.

  31. Reflecting on the Nature of Science Why did Galileo look at Jupiter? Why did Galileo repeat his observation? What question did Galileo ask? What did Galileo do that helped to answer his question? 31

  32. Understandings aboutthe Nature of Science Scientific knowledge is based on empirical evidence. New technologies advance scientific knowledge. 32

  33. Reflecting on the Nature of Science Did Galileo follow the “scientific method”? 33

  34. Understandings aboutthe Nature of Science Science investigations use diverse methods and do not always use the same set of procedures to obtain data. 34

  35. Reflecting on the Nature of Science Why do you think scientific knowledge changes? • New Technologies allow us to collect new evidence 35

  36. Understandings aboutthe Nature of Science Scientific explanations are subject to revision and improvement in light of new evidence. The certainty and durability of science findings varies. Science findings are frequently revised and/or reinterpreted based on new evidence. 36

  37. Reflecting on the Nature of Science Do you think Galileo’s work involved creativity? 37

  38. Understandings aboutthe Nature of Science Science is a human endeavor. Scientists and engineers rely on human qualities such as persistence, precision, reasoning, logic, imagination, and creativity. 38

  39. We will assume circular motion. Discuss with your table group how the data can be used to compare the times it takes each moon to complete an orbit. Analyzing Data 39

  40. Determine the time it takes for your moon to complete one orbit. [unit = day] Determine the distance to Jupiter (or the radius of the orbit). [unit is million km] Determine the length of the orbital path for your moon. [unit is million km] Calculate the speed by dividing the length of the orbit by the time it takes the moon to complete it. [unit = million km / day] Data Analysis Steps 40

  41. Graph the data for speed versus distance and describe what this graph tells you. Graphing the Data 41

  42. Sorting the Solar System • You are the astronomers! • And you get to travel back in time… • 3 Envelopes of different time periods • Categorize solely based on information provided 44

  43. Sorting the Solar System • Use index cards to label/name each grouping and include the following information on the card: • Name for your grouping • Description of your grouping • Criteria you used to create the categories. • The Card numbers of the objects in your group 45

  44. Let’s categorize! • Antiquity – 1799… Go! • 1800 – 1950… Go! • 1951 – Today… Go! 46

  45. Reflection Individually answer the following question: How did your previous knowledge and experiences (related to Solar System objects) interfere or help you as you completed this investigation? 47

  46. Reflection Individually answer the following question: How would you reply to a student who said “If science constantly changes, how can we trust it?” 48

  47. Understandings AboutThe Nature of Science The first four understandings are closely associated with Practices: • Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of Methods • Scientific Knowledge is Based on Empirical Evidence • Scientific Knowledge is Open to Revision in Light of New Evidence • Scientific Models, Laws, Mechanisms, and Theories Explain Natural Phenomena

  48. Understandings AboutThe Nature of Science The second four understandings are closely associated with Crosscutting Concepts: • Science is a Way of Knowing • Scientific Knowledge Assumes an Order and Consistency in Natural Systems • Science is a Human Endeavor • Science Addresses Questions About the Natural and Material World

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