Young scholars calculate the escape velocity of planets in our solar system and use that knowledge to calculate the escape velocity for NGC 2300 group. They then suggest reasons for the escape velocity to be higher than possible given the amount of matter.

Concepts

the law of conservation of energy, velocity, planets

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a KWL chart before reading the dark matter article
• After the lesson, have learners find current research on dark matter

Classroom Considerations

• Requires prior knowledge of the Law of Universal Gravitation, the Law of Conservation of Energy, and how to work with kinetic and potential energy formulas

Pros

• Includes many resources and links for background information
• Lesson follows a 5E format
• Resource provides answers throughout the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.1 RST.9-10.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.9-10.5 RST.9-10.6 RST.9-10.8 RST.11-12.1 RST.11-12.2 RST.11-12.4 RST.11-12.6 RST.11-12.7 RST.11-12.8 RST.11-12.9