YKSD Earth Science Assignment Guide

 

Chapter 5 "Stars and Galaxies"

 

Lesson 1 "Stars"

Turn to Page 107 and read the introduction to the chapter.

Turn to Page 108 and go through the Objectives in the green.

Scan Pages 108-110; focus on the blue boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms. Look at the pictures and read the captions.

Scan Pages 108-111 and read the interesting facts in the blue and red boxes.

Read Pages 108-110 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 111? (See Key Points for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "Stars" (You may use the book, notes and Key Pointss for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful for studying for the test.

 

Investigation 5-1 "Observing Brightness "

Gather the materials you need; masking tape, marker, 2 identical flashlights, 2 sheets tissue paper, meterstick.

Follow the procedure on page 112-113.

Complete the follow-up investigation quiz. (The four questions will be the same as the four questions on P113)

 

 

Lesson 2 "Distances to Stars"

 

Turn to Page 114 and go through the Objectives in the green.

Scan Pages 114-115; focus on the blue boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms. Look at the pictures and read the captions.

Scan Pages 114-116 and read the interesting facts in the blue and red boxes.

Read Pages 114-115 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 116? (See Key Points for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 2 "Distance to Stars" (You may use the book, notes and Key Pointss for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful for studying for the test.

 

 

Lesson 3 "The Life of a Star"

 

Turn to Page 117 and go through the Objectives in the green.

Scan Page 117-119; focus on the blue boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms. Look at the pictures and read the captions.

Scan Pages 117-120 and read the interesting facts in the blue and red boxes.

Read Page 117-119 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 120? (See Key Points for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 3 "The Life of a Star" (You may use the book, notes and Key Pointss for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful for studying for the test.

 

Lesson 4 "Groups of Stars"

 

Turn to Page 121 and go through the Objectives in the green.

Scan Page 121-123; focus on the blue boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms. Look at the pictures and read the captions.

Scan Pages 121-124 and read the interesting facts in the blue and red boxes.

Read Page 121-123 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 124? (See Key Points for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 4 "Groups of Stars" (You may use the book, notes and Key Pointss for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful for studying for the test.

 

Investigation 5-2 "Making a Constellation Model"

Gather the materials you will need: star guide showing constellations, tissue paper, black construction paper, pin, flashlight, blackboard and chalk.

Follow the procedure on page 125-126.

Complete the follow-up investigation quiz. (The three questions will be the same as the three questions on P126 )

 

Preparing for Chapter 5 Test

 

Turn to Page 127 and read the Chapter 5 summary.

On pages 128-129 you will find the Chapter 5 review, complete the review.

Check your answers with those in the Key Points.

Take the Chapter 5 Test "Stars and Galaxies"

Review the answers then print the results for your records.

 

Congratulations you finished the fifth chapter!!