RANCANGAN PENGAJARAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN MINGGUAN PROGRAM: IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA PERGURUAN Mata Pelajaran/Kursus/Kertas: EARTH AND SPACE

Minggu/ Tarikh Tajuk dan Kandungan Space: Historical development of astronomy Prior beliefs Ancient astronomers and development of astronomy Kuliah (jam) Tutorial (jam) SEMESTER: 5 TAHUN: 2009 Kredit: 3 (2+1) ISL Reading Chapter 4 Seeds, M. A. (2006) Foundations of Astronomy (Ninth Edition), Thomson. Catatan

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State the beliefs and Discuss and write a arguments of summary on Discuss practicals. astronomers through how Erathosthenes history: Ptolemy, Plato, calculate the radius Aristotle, Copernicus, of the Earth. Galileo, Tycho, Kepler. the Copernican explanation of Explain how Galileo retrograde motion. change the way of how Galileo showed understanding nature. that the earth orbits the sun. Activity 1.1 Finding North Activity 1.2 Locating And Recording The Position Of Objects

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Tajuk dan Kandungan Space: Origin of the universe Theories of evolution of the universe Tour of the universe Galaxies, Nebulae Stars Constellations White dwarfs and red giants Black hole

Kuliah (jam) Explain the theories of evolution of the universe.

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ISL Reading Chapter 1 and 2 Seeds, M. A. (2006) Foundations of Astronomy (Ninth Edition), Thomson.

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Solve problems Discuss practicals. involving magnitudes and intensities of stars. Activity 2.3 Star Movement Appreciate the vastness Discuss the motion of of the universe. the stars e.g. the Activity 2.4 circumpolar Using computer Define astronomical constellations due to the programs (earth-centred unit, light year, galaxy, rotation and revolution universe, starry night nebulae, stars and of the earth at different etc). constellations, white latitudes. dwarfs and red giants , black hole. Activity 2.1 Using Star Chart to Differentiate between Locate Stars magnitude and intensity of stars. Activity 2.2 Star Patterns Explain the constellations from different latitudes due to the rotation and revolution of the earth. Explain altitude, azimuth, declination and right ascension. (2 hours) (1 hour) (2 hours)

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Kuliah (jam) Explain the theories of the origin of the solar system. Describe the characteristics and motions of the planets. Describe the various instruments used to observe and record celestial changes.

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Space: Solar system Observing and recording celestial changes Practical investigations in M3 the Primary 19 Jan School Science 23 Jan Curriculum

Discuss why Pluto is not Discuss PCK 3 considered as a planet.

Internet Search Search for the criteria for a planet Discuss the working Activity 3.1 and reasons why principle of the binocular Relative Size And Pluto is not and telescope. Distance Of The Planets considered a planet From The Sun Solve problems Reading involving the powers of Chapter 6 pg113 a telescope. -122 Seeds, M. A. (2006) Foundations of Astronomy (Ninth Edition), Thomson. (1 hour) (3 hours) Discuss practicals and PCK 3. Internet search Search for activities for PCK 3.

(1 hour) Space: Sun Asteroids Meteors Comets Movement of the M4 sun relative to 26 Jan earth 30 Jan Time Define sun, asteroids, meteors and comets.

Discuss the effects on the seasons if the earth had a Explain the ecliptic and significantly elliptical its implication on the orbit altitude of the sun at its the earth is not tilted zenith and seasons. at 23.5 Explain solar eclipse Calculate time differences due to the rotation of the earth. (1 hour) Solve problems involving time at different longitudes.

Activity 4.1 Reading How Can a Small Moon Chapter 2, pg 25 - 28 Cover a Big Sun? Chapter 3, pg 45 -51 Seeds, M. A. (2006) Activity 4.2 Foundations of Simulation of lines of Astronomy (Ninth nodes and eclipse Edition), Thomson. season (3 hours)

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Kuliah (jam) Explain why the moon goes through phases. Explain the cause of a lunar eclipse. Explain tides.

Tutorial (jam) Discuss why only one side of the moon is visible on earth why the moon is sometimes visible in the daytime. the positions of the moon relative to the sun and earth for different phases of the moon.

Amali (jam) Discuss PCK 4.

ISL Reading Chapter 3 pg 37-44 Seeds, M. A. (2006) Foundations of Astronomy (Ninth Edition), Thomson.

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Space: Moon cycles Moon phases Eclipses Practical investigations in the Primary M5 02 Feb 6 School Science Feb Curriculum

*Week to hand-up portfolio ( 4 practicals and 4 PCK)

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Space: Compare the terrestrial Discuss Discuss questions that and gaseous planets. how the earths may arise from the Planets and space magnetosphere practicals and PCK. exploration Describe the protect earth and Terrestrial and aurora. gaseous planets magnetosphere around the earth. why Neptune is blue Space probes but its clouds white. M6 Give examples of space 09 Feb probes and their Activity 5.1 13 Feb missions. Model of the magnetosphere

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Tajuk dan Kandungan Students Registration Earth:

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Earth as a planet The atmosphere Discuss the following topics: Clouds Evolution of the Air pressure earth Earth as a planet

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Discuss: (i) Why do we need to understand our planet? (ii) Why is it necessary to Describe: predict the The atmosphere weather? Cloud formation and different types of Prepare a mind map clouds and present your Air pressure difference, wind and discussions global circulation of atmosphere (1 hour) (1 hour)

Overview of practicals and pedagogical content knowledge

Reading Chapter 1 Lutgens, F. K. & Tarbuck, E.J. (2006). Foundations of Earth

Information search for background of practicals Science. 11th and pedagogical Edition. New Jersey: content knowledge Pearson Prentice Hall

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Tajuk dan Kandungan Earth: Terrains Polar regions Deserts Rainforests Mountains

Kuliah (jam) Describe and discuss climate systems on Earth focussing on its implication to human beings.

Tutorial (jam) In groups of 4/5: Assign each group to study in detail about issues in climate changes facing the world today. Present in class.

Amali (jam) Discussion on practicals and any issue that arise

ISL Find out the different climates of the Earth from any resources and discuss their characteristics during tutorials Useful site: http://www.prenhall.c om/tarbuck

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M8 23 Feb 27 Feb

(1 hour) Earth: M9 02 Mac 6 Mac Oceans Coastlines The water cycle Streams Lakes Groundwater Erosion Practical investigations in the Primary School Science Curriculum Explain the following topics: Oceans Coastlines Erosion The water cycle Streams Lakes Groundwater

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(2 hours) Reading Chapter 5 Lutgens, F. K. & Tarbuck, E.J. (2006). Foundations of Earth Science. 11th Edition. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall

Describe the movement Discuss PCK 1 of water through the Hydrologic Cycle Activity 1 Investigating the Describe the erosion Relationship between effects of oceans on Wind and Wave Size coastlines and ways to overcome them. Activity 2 Investigating the Relationship between Wave Speed and Water Depth (1 hour) (3 hours)

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ISL Learn more about global climate change from the site: http://www.wiley.com /college/blueplanet

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Earth: Explain the following topics: Seasons Seasons Changes to earths climate Changes to earths climate Monitoring earths climate Monitoring earths climate Greenhouse effect Weather systems Weather systems M 10 and global patterns and global 09 Mac patterns 13 Mac Practical investigations in the Primary School Science Curriculum (2 hours) M 11 16 Mac 20 Mac M 12 23 Mac 27 Mac M 13 30 Mac 3 Apr

Conduct a research on PCK 2 Greenhouse effect and Report on the progress discuss this issue in of PCK and practicals. class

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PRACTICUM 1

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PRACTICUM 1 Explain the following topics: Weather disasters and effects on humans and environments Weather instrumentation , measurements and Interpreting data (1 hour) Obtain or compile a record global temperature changes and relate the data to how it affects the earth. Students are free to proceed with their practicals or conduct discussion in class Explain three pieces of evidence that point to a possible change of climate within your lifetime

Earth: Weather disasters and effects on humans and environments Weather M 16 instrumentation 20 Apr and 24 Apr measurements Interpreting data

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Tajuk dan Kandungan Earth: Geological time Earth structure Rocks and minerals Tectonic plates

Kuliah (jam) Explain briefly the history of geology.

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Amali (jam) Rock Practical

ISL Try online quizzes from this site to test your understanding: http://www.prenhall.c om/tarbuck Reading Chapter 11 Lutgens, F. K. & Tarbuck, E.J. (2006). Foundations of Earth Science. 11th Edition. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall

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Interpret data on occurrences of earthquakes and State the different layers volcano eruptions. and characteristics of each layer of the earth. Activity 3 Formation of volcano Differentiate between rocks and minerals State the three groups of rocks and explain the rock cycle. Explain the Theory of Plate Tectonics, plate boundaries, seismic activity, volcanism and mountain building. (2 hours) (1 hour)

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FINAL EXAMINATION

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