Earth and space. The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials and systems that can be observed. The student is expected to:
A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”
observe objects in the sky using tools such as a telescope and compare how objects in the sky are more visible and can appear different with a tool than with an unaided eye.
ASTRO.5.A
evaluate and communicate how ancient civilizations developed models of the universe using astronomical structures, instruments, and tools such as the astrolabe, gnomons, and charts and how those models influenced society, time keeping, and navigation;
ASTRO.5.C
describe and explain the historical origins of the perceived patterns of constellations and the role of constellations in ancient and modern navigation.
ASTRO.6.C
identify constellations such as Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Orion, Cassiopeia, and constellations along the ecliptic and describe their importance; and
ASTRO.10.B
calculate the relative light-gathering power of different-sized telescopes to compare telescopes for different applications;
ASTRO.10.C
analyze the importance and limitations of optical, infrared, and radio telescopes, gravitational wave detectors, and other ground-based technology; and
ASTRO.10.D
analyze the importance and limitations of space telescopes in the collection of astronomical data across the electromagnetic spectrum.