• 2024-2025   Themes in Astronomy - Pacing Guide

     

    Themes in Astronomy  [Pre-requisites: Successful completion of a lab-based science or STEM class, grade 9-12, rec enrolled in Alg I or higher] [Meets once a week]

     

    This course is new to FHaP ! We are excited about the possibilities ! More information will be added at a future date. For now...

     

    Themes in Astronomy is a high school level* physical science course that explores the nature of Earth’s place in space. Students will explore the earth and the solar system, focusing on relationships among the earth, moon and the sun - their scale properties, motion and how scientists learn about these from the earth. They will take a close look at the sun and how it is similar to and different from other stars in the universe, including how stars change through time and how they create elements. Students will learn about other objects found in the universe, how the universe is organized and how it is changing, including the current scientific evidence supporting the Big Bang theory. Through the course, students will see the role of both physics and chemistry in our growing understanding of the science of astronomy. *This course is designed for students in grades 9 and up - experienced science students with one or more years of lab-based science experience. Recommend math level of Algebra I or higher. (OK to be currently enrolled in Algebra I)

     

    We do not have a hardcopy, reference text for this course. Materials will be provided through Schoology and classroom instruction.

     

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    Want more? Other FS Topics to Pursue Individually

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    Notes: Units, topics and timing are subject to change. This document will be updated periodically and posted through the specific course listing in Schoology.  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Ms. Sandy (sandra.smith@CO01900838.schoolwires.net)

     

     

    FHaP - Themes in Science Courses 

    This Themes in Science (TIF) class is delivered once per week (Tuesday) in a thematic unit-studies format. During class, students will have the opportunity to explore and discover science in an active, collaborative and creative way.  In addition to the classroom activities, students are expected to complete related homework assignments due before the beginning of the science class, as indicated in Schoology. Because of the limited time designated to learning via this FHaP science class, parents should consider this course as the equivalent of one semester of “credit”. Parents will need to expand upon their student’s learning* while at home (beyond the homework assignments) in order to consider these courses as full year studies and assign a full credit to their transcript.

    [*Suggestions of other astronomy topics for students to pursue Individually are provided on the pacing guide. Several resource texts are provided in Schoology for student use.]]  

     

    The content of all FHAP science courses will be drawn from key ideas in science that have broad importance within or across multiple science disciplines, including Physical Science, Life science, and Earth and Space Science. In addition to the science content, the science classes will integrate crosscutting science principles as opportunities arise. Students will engage in science practices to build, deepen, and apply their knowledge of key ideas and crosscutting concepts.ngss-paths image.gif