Science Standard VI, Earth and Space Science
Lesson 601, The Universe
Defining universe
Describing the big bang theory
Knowing who George Gamow was
Knowing who Fred Hoyle was
Describing the steady state theory
Defining cosmologist
Describing the formation of stars
Defining galaxy and the Milky Way
Defining Doppler effect, open universe theory, closed universe theory, dark matter, balanced universe theory, and oscillating universe theory
Knowing who Johann Doppler was
Describing the lifespan of a star
Knowing what a protostar is
Understanding the death phase of a star
Defining red giant, white dwarf, neutron star, black hole, and nebula
Comparing the sun to other, specific stars that represent various stages of stellar evolution; discussing stellar spectra, and elements
Defining constellation
Explaining stellar equilibrium
Understanding the specific scientific evidence that supports the latest theory of age and origin of the universe
Understanding light year, parsec, and au
Knowing that one au equals 92,957,130 miles
Understanding that the structure of the universe is the result of the interactions involving matter and energy
Understanding that evidence suggests that the universe contains all the matter and energy that ever existed
Describing the role of hydrogen in the formation of all natural elements
Knowing the details about the organization of the universe, local group, nearby galaxies, super clusters, and quasars