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GSS Science: Astronomy 10

Big Idea: The formation of the universe can be explained by the big bang theory.

Astronomy Unit

(1) Scale of the Universe Activity Zoom in and out to see the size of objects and celestial bodies.
(2) Scale of the Universe Video Video showing the relative sizes of moons, planet, stars and galaxies.

(3) History of Space Technology List of events and space technology up to 2015
(4) Big Bang Timeline (Formative Criterion Diii) Formative assignment looking at various events from the big bang to the present. Criterion Diii - Using Scientific Language
(5) Starry Skies (Formative Criterion D iii & iv)
Mini Constellation project Formative Criterion D project

Additional Resources

(3) Hidden Figures (movie on Disney Plus)

Garibaldi Secondary School, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada