You in the Universe
On-Site School Program
Curriculum Connections:
Strand A : STEM Skills, Careers, and Connections
| A1.2 | apply a scientific experimentation process and associated skills to conduct investigations, making connections between their observations and findings and the scientific concepts they are learning |
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| A2.2 | describe how scientific innovations and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence systems, impact society and careers |
Strand E : Earth and Space Science
| E1.1 | evaluate social, environmental, and economic impacts of space observation and exploration |
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| E1.2 | evaluate how space observation and exploration technologies contribute to our understanding of climate change, natural disasters, and other phenomena |
| E1.3 | assess ways in which technological innovations related to space observation and exploration are applied in various fields, including their contributions to sustainable practices on Earth |
| E2.1 | describe the importance of the Sun and its characteristics, including its role in the solar system and in sustaining life on Earth |
| E2.2 | explain how the Sun’s energy causes natural phenomena on Earth, and how these phenomena contribute to renewable energy production |
| E2.3 | summarize observational evidence used to support theories about the origin and evolution of the universe and the solar system, considering diverse ways of knowing |
| E2.4 | describe major components of the solar system and the universe and compare their characteristics |
| E2.5 | quantify distances in the solar system and the universe by applying an understanding of relative distances and sizes and using appropriate units of measure |
| E2.6 | conduct investigations to explain the causes of various astronomical phenomena that can be observed from Earth |
Sensory and Safety Considerations
Sensory Considerations: This program features low light conditions and, at times, complete darkness.
Safety Considerations: In the various demonstrations in this program, student volunteers must follow safety rules outlined by the presenter. All demonstrations are carefully designed for the safety of students, and a teacher or school supervisor is always required for all our school programs.
