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The Universe II
The light-year is a unit of length used to express astronomical distances. It is about 9.5 trillion kilometres or 5.9 trillion miles. As defined by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), a light-year is the distance that light travels in vacuum in one Julian year (365.25 days). It is difficult to grasp the magnitude and expanse of our known universe. Understanding the hugeness of the universe is helped by understanding the concept of a light year.
Material
Day 1 – Introduction
- Student Work Packet – topic 47
Day 2 – Virtual Textbook
- Read Physical 47 – What is a Light Year
- Read Physical 47 – Age of Universe
- Read Physical 47 – Black Holes
Enrichment
- Write a letter 47 – The Universe II
Videos
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Debate
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- Position A: type position A here ….
- Position B: type position B here ….
Instructor Resources
Standard Daily Material
- Day 1 – Standard material – introduction day
- Day 2 – Standard material – reading day
- Day 3 – Standard material – make a presentation
- Day 4 – Standard material – give a presentation
- Extra! – Enrichment and remediation options
Other Topic Specific Resources1
Special Notes and Notices
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