BRIEFLY RESEARCH the differences between comets, asteroids and meteors.
Comets, asteroids, and meteors are often grouped together since they are all basically the same thing: small pieces of rock and/or ice. Comets are small, icy mass of ice and rock in the Solar System. All comets have a nucleus, which is the hard rock/ice object. When a comet nucleus nears the sun, solar energy begins to heat the ice and vaporize it. The gases form a cloud around the nucleus called the coma. Some of the gas is stripped of electrons and blown back by the solar wind. This forms a bluish colored ion tail. The dust tail is the easiest to see with the unaided eye, but occasionally the ion tail is visible as well. Unlike the comet, the asteroid cannot be seen by the naked eye, but can be seen through high powered binoculars and telescopes. Also unlike the comet, the asteroid doesn’t have ice in the equation. Asteroids are the small rocky objects in the Solar System. Many asteroids, including all of the largest asteroids, orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter in the Asteroid Belt. Last but not least, there are meteors. Meteors are made of iron and oxygen and are pieces of rock and other minerals that enter Earth’s atmosphere. If this space rock were to reach and collide into the soiled grounds of Earth, it would be classified a meteorite. Though this event comes only on the rarest of occasions, it generally burns up upon entering the atmosphere. Before the research, I didn’t know the difference between these intergalactic mass of crag and cobblestones, but now I can see that meteors, comets and asteroids, though somewhat alike, are much more unique upon further examination.
"Curious About Astronomy? Comets, Meteors and Asteroids." Curious About Astronomy? Ask an Astronomer. Cornell University
BRIEFLY RESEARCH the different types of galaxies. What is the Milky Way? How would our sun be different if it were in a different galaxy?
There are indeed different types of galaxies. The main types are spiral galaxies (like our own MilkyWay), elliptical galaxies and irregular galaxies. An irregular galaxy has an undefined shape and has lots of young stars, dust and gas. A spiral galaxy is shaped like a disk, usually with a bulge in the center and with arms that spiral outwards as the galaxy rotates. Spiral galaxies tend to contain more middle-aged stars along with clouds of gas and dust. Elliptical galaxies contain older stars and very little gas and dust. They can be different shapes ranging from round, to flattened, elongated spheres.
Cliffe, J.. "Galaxy Types." Imagine The Universe! Home Page. High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center
I can identify key technological advancements that helped in making our knowledge of space expand. My research will show the past, but I will also predict what future advancements may stretch our limits even more.
I can analyze the origins of our solar system. Starting with the sun, my research will emphasize how our solar system formed, and analyze the future of our sun and the solar system.
The Solar System on Prezi
"29 Interesting Facts about the Sun." Random Facts | Fun Trivia | Interesting Insight. N.p., n.d.
Web. 3 Feb. 2011. <http://facts.randomhistory.com/2009/07/06_sun.html>.
"Celsius and Fahrenheit Conversion." CSGNetwork.com Free Information - Calculators,
Converters, Apps and Source Code. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Feb. 2011.
<http://www.csgnetwork.com/tempconvjava.html>.
"Earth - Ten Facts about Earth - Bob the Alien's Tour of the Solar System ." Bob the Alien's Tour
of the Solar System. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Feb. 2011. <http://www.bobthealien.co.uk/earthten.htm>.
"Evolution and Creation of the Solar System." N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Feb. 2011.
<http://ezinearticles.com/?Evolution-and-Creation-of-the-Solar-System&id=3447144>.
" Interesting Facts about the Inner Planets - Gimme Some Space." Blogiversity; Authentic and
Unique source for News, Discussion, Cartoons & Editorial Comment. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Feb. 2011. <http://www.blogiversity.org/blogs/gimmesomespace/archive/2009/04/29/interesting-facts-about-the-inner-planets.aspx>.
"Interesting Facts about the Outer Planets - Gimme Some Space." Blogiversity; Authentic and
Unique source for News, Discussion, Cartoons & Editorial Comment. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Feb. 2011. <http://www.blogiversity.org/blogs/gimmesomespace/archive/2009/05/11/interesting-facts-about-the-outer-planets.aspx>.
"Jupiter Facts." Kid's Cosmos-Science Resources for Teachers and Students. N.p., n.d. Web. 3
Feb. 2011. <http://www.kidscosmos.org/kid-stuff/jupiter-facts.html>.
"Mars Facts." Kid's Cosmos-Science Resources for Teachers and Students. N.p., n.d. Web. 3
Feb. 2011. <http://www.kidscosmos.org/kid-stuff/mars-facts.html>.
"Mercury Facts." Kid's Cosmos-Science Resources for Teachers and Students. N.p., n.d. Web. 3
Feb. 2011. <http://www.kidscosmos.org/kid-stuff/mercury-facts.html>.
"Neptune Facts." Kid's Cosmos-Science Resources for Teachers and Students. N.p., n.d. Web. 3
Feb. 2011. <http://www.kidscosmos.org/kid-stuff/neptune-facts.html>.
"Uranus Facts." Kid's Cosmos-Science Resources for Teachers and Students. N.p., n.d. Web. 3
Feb. 2011. <http://www.kidscosmos.org/kid-stuff/uranus-facts.html>.
"Venus Facts." Kid's Cosmos-Science Resources for Teachers and Students. N.p., n.d. Web. 3
Feb. 2011. <http://www.kidscosmos.org/kid-stuff/venus-facts.html>.
I can effectively explain the different theories of the universe. I will discuss theories starting from Ancient Greece through the theories discussed in present day. I will analyze all theories and make a judgment based on my research on which is most valid.
Global Oneness. "World Egg." Enlightenment - The Experience Festival. N.p., 19 Jan. 2005. Web. 9 Feb. 2011. <http://www.experiencefestival.com/world_egg>.
Leadbetter, Ron. "Gaia." Encyclopedia Mythica: mythology, folklore, and religion.. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Feb. 2011. <http://www.pantheon.org/articles/g/gaia.html>.
National Geographic. "Origins of the Universe, Big Bang Theory Information, Big Bang Facts, News, Photos -- National Geographic." Science and Space Facts, Science and Space, Human Body, Health, Earth, Human Disease - National Geographic. N.p., 8 Feb. 2008. Web. 9 Feb. 2011. <http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/universe/origins-universe-article.html>.
I can investigate the claim that the landing of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin was a conspiracy created by the United States
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I can investigate the history of UFOs including claims that the military has hidden evidence about them from the public. Do you agree/disagree with the validity of these findings? Support your answer.
I can investigate dark matter and dark energy. What is it and how does it impact what we know about astronomy. What are the potential implications if we could harness and store dark matter or dark energy?
Butler, Jack . "Is Dark Matter & Dark Energy the Same Thing?." The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel -Your Daily Dose of Awe: Science, Space, Tech. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2011. <http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2009/02/could-dark-matt.html>.
Obousy, Richard. "Dark Energy and Surfing Spacetime : Discovery News." Discovery News: Earth, Space, Tech, Animals, Dinosaurs, History . N.p., 7 June 2007. Web. 7 Jan. 2011. <http://news.discovery.com/space/interstellar-warpship-richard-obousy.html>.
Weiss, Ed. "Edelweiss-II presentation." Edelweiss-II. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Jan. 2011. <http://edelweiss.in2p3.fr/Presentation/index.php>.
