Senior 1 Science
Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes
Senior 1: Exploration of the Universe
Overview
This cluster leads students through an exploration of the universe starting with some basic hands-on astronomy and ending with a critical look at issues surrounding space science and technology. Students observe and locate visible celestial objects. This knowledge provides them with an appreciation for the relevance of astronomy to various peoples. Students develop an understanding of the origin, evolution, and components of the universe. They concurrently research and study Canada’s involvement in international space exploration and evaluate the impact of space science and technologies in terms of their benefits and risks to the human race.
Students will...
| S1-4-01 | Use a
coordinate system to locate visible celestial objects,
and construct an astrolabe to determine the position
of these objects. Include: altitude, azimuth |
GLO: C2, C3, D6 |
| S1-4-02 | Observe
the motion of visible celestial objects and organize
collected data. Examples: graph sunrise and sunset data, track the position of the Moon and planets over time, maintain a log of changes in the night sky |
GLO: C2, C5, C6, D6 |
| S1-4-03 | Investigate how various cultures used knowledge of the position and motion of visible celestial objects for navigation. | GLO: A4, B1, B2, D6 |
| S1-4-04 | Compare
and contrast historical perspectives on the relationship
between Earth and space. Include: geocentric model, heliocentric model |
GLO: A2, A4, B2, E2 |
| S1-4-05 | Explain
reasons for the apparent motion of the Sun, stars,
planets, and the Moon as seen from Earth. Include: daily rising and setting, seasonal constellations, retrograde motion |
GLO: D4, D6, E2 |
| S1-4-06 | Differentiate
between units of measure used for astronomical distances,
and perform simple calculations using these units. Include: astronomical unit, light year |
GLO: C2, D6 |
| S1-4-07 | Compare and contrast scientific and cultural perspectives on the origin and evolution of the universe. | GLO: A1, A2, A4, D6 |
| S1-4-08 | Differentiate
between the major components of the universe. Include: planets, moons, comets and asteroids, nebulae, stars, galaxies, black holes |
GLO: D6, E1, E2 |
| S1-4-09 | Explain
how various technologies have extended our ability
to explore and understand space. Examples: robotics, Canadarm, Hubble telescope, Lunar Rover, shuttle, space station, Sojourner Rover, Pathfinder and Galileo space probes |
GLO: A5, B1, B2, D6 |
| S1-4-10 | Investigate
ways in which Canada participates in space research
and in international space programs, then use the
decision-making process to address a related issue. Examples: International Space Station, Canadarm |
GLO: A3, A4, B2, C4 |
| S1-4-11 | Evaluate
the impact of space science and technologies in terms
of their benefits and risks to humans. Examples: search for extraterrestrial life and habitat, remote sensing, predictions of potentially catastrophic impacts, colonization of space by only a few countries |
GLO: A3, B1, B2, B5 |
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