Alien Earths

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 22.04.05

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Content Objectives
  3. Content Background
  4. The planet’s distance from the Sun
  5. Strategies
  6. Activities
  7. Activity 1: Solar System Mnemonic Design
  8. Activity 2: Planetary Scavenger Walk
  9. Activity 3: Planet Presentations
  10. Activity 4:  Solar System Scale Model
  11. Materials for Classroom Use
  12. Resources
  13. Appendix on Implementing District Standards
  14. Bibliography
  15. Endnote

An Alien Earth, Far, Far Away!

Malcolm McConner

Published September 2022

Tools for this Unit:

Endnote

1 Williams, David R. (November 25, 2020). "Mercury Fact Sheet"

2 Dunbar, Brian. “Tropical ‘Runaway Greenhouse’ Provides Insight to Venus.”

3 Dunbar, Brian. “Tropical ‘Runaway Greenhouse’ Provides Insight to Venus.”

4 NGSS Lead States (2013).

5 NGSS Lead States (2013).

6 FDW. Astronomy (2016).

7 FDW. Astronomy (2016).

8 Frank, Adam. Light of the Stars

9 “Ceres.” NASA. NASA, August 5, 2021.

10 “Sun.” NASA. NASA, April 19, 2022.

11 NGSS Lead States (2013).

12 “Sun.” NASA. NASA, April 19, 2022.

13 Tritt, Charles S. (2002). "Possibility of Life on Europa"

14 “What Is an Exoplanet?” NASA. NASA, January 10, 2022.

15 “What Is an Exoplanet?” NASA. NASA, January 10, 2022.

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