Exploring the Universe

2. Seeing deep into the past Exploring the Universe

3. Describe regions of the electromagnetic spectrum are used by modern telescopes Explain why some telescopes are located outside the Earth's atmosphere Describe how modern telescopes have expanded our understanding of the universe Learning Objectives

4. Write 5 statements about the electromagnetic spectrum 3 Statements must have a deliberate error in them Table group working

5. Ok swap your work with another table Can you find the three deliberate mistakes Table working

6. Describe regions of the electromagnetic spectrum that are used by modern telescopes Explain why some telescopes are located outside the Earth's atmosphere Describe how modern telescopes have expanded our understanding of the universe Learning Objectives

7. Working in table groups One person must go out into the rejoins of space (the classroom) and look for information required by your group. They must memorise their findings and report back. To boldly go where no student has been Before

8. Your spaceman has returned. Fill in your worksheet with the information they have memorised. Swap roles and repeat until your worksheet is full. To boldly go where no student has been Before

9. Describe regions of the electromagnetic spectrum that are used by modern telescopes Explain why some telescopes are located outside the Earth's atmosphere Describe how modern telescopes have expanded our understanding of the universe Learning Objectives

10. In your books produce a mind map of this topic Title is – Exploring the universe You have 5 mins Silent working – don’t copy anyone

11. Ok, you have produced a great mind map Now swap it with another person not on your table Read theirs and improve it – different colour pen, you have 3 mins Silent working – don’t copy anyone

12. Now swap it with another person not on your table Read theirs and improve it – different colour pen, you have 3 mins Silent working – don’t copy anyone

13. Now find your map Have a read of it, Share it with your table Improve it even further Discussion time

14. Describe regions of the electromagnetic spectrum that are used by modern telescopes Explain why some telescopes are located outside the Earth's atmosphere Describe how modern telescopes have expanded our understanding of the universe Learning Objectives

15. Now write a paragraph about this topic Include key words and as much detail as possible, this is the secret to improve your grades. I am going to pick on some people so be ready Consolidation time / Silent working

16. OK I will ask some people to read their paragraphs out. Listen to their answers and bullet point and areas you have missed. Listen and improve

17. Look at the new points you have written down Now re-write your paragraph to include all relevant detail. Don’t forget to use key words Think and improve