Astronomy is often called the oldest science. Cultures around the world have had and continue to have deep connections with the night sky for various reasons. In this lesson, explore some of those ties, learn how modern astronomy helps us know our planet and its inhabitants better, and marvel at the solar system and what we can observe in the night sky!
Learning goals:
The solar system is made up of many different types of bodies including planets, moons, asteroids, comets, gas, dust, and a star
Technology allows us to observe Earth from space to track changes over time, for example climate change; but it also has diminished out connection to the sky, for example light pollution
Cultures around the world have deep connections to the night sky
Curriculum links:
Depending on the examples the ROM Educator decides to focus on, links may include:
Grade
Subject
6
Science Earth & Space
9
SNC1W
12
SES4U
Program content and availability subject to change.
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