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Understanding the Universe: Grade 6 Earth Science Lesson

This lesson for 6th-grade students delves into the structure and classification of the universe. Key concepts include the formation of stars from nebulae, the distinction between heliocentric and geocentric models, and the contributions of astronomers like Kepler, Copernicus, and Ptolemy. Students will investigate different galaxy shapes, the Big Bang Theory, and the classification of stars based on temperature and brightness. The lesson also covers the sun's layers, nuclear fusion, and phenomena like black holes and white dwarfs.

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Understanding the Universe: Grade 6 Earth Science Lesson

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  1. Baseball LessonThe Universe Grade 6

  2. Earth and Its Place in the Universe • The student will investigate the structure of the universe.

  3. Terms • Nebula - gas and dust • Protostar - forms from nebula • Heliocentric - sun is center of solar system • Geocentric - earth is center of solar system

  4. Terms • Kepler - discovers elliptical orbits • Copernicus - heliocentric view of solar system • Ptolemy - geocentric view of universe • refracting telescope - uses mirrors to gather light

  5. Terms • spiral galaxy • shaped like a pinwheel • elliptical galaxy • shaped like a flattened oval • Big Bang Theory • explains origin of universe • classifiction of stars • temperature, brightness, and size

  6. Terms • corona • outermost layer of sun • nuclear fusion • produces energy in sun and other stars • hydrogen • element makes up 60% of stars • black hole • follows supernova of giant star

  7. Terms • white dwarf • follows nova of medium sized star • protostar • early stage of star, formed from nebula • Hertzsprung-Russell diagram • compares temperature and brightness of stars • refracting telescope • uses lenses to gather visible light

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