I can analyze galaxies and the differences between galaxies. I will compare the Milky Way Galaxy to other types of galaxies.
I can identify key technological advancements that helped in making our knowledge of space expand. My research will show the past, but I will also predict what future advancements may stretch our limits even more.
I can analyze the origins of our solar system. Starting with the sun, my research will emphasize how our solar system formed, the differences between inner planets and outer planets, and analyze the future of our sun and the solar system.
I can effectively explain the different theories of the universe. I will discuss theories starting from Ancient Greece through the theories discussed in present day. I will analyze all theories and make a judgment based on my research on which is most valid.
From back to the cave men till now the theories on the universe have changed majorly. Since the dawn of time the sky was the key to all knowledge even the Egyptians use the stars to find gods and so much more. Today we still question the big bang theory, a theory that says everything we see on this planet and all the surrounding planets, moons , and suns in space came about through a collision of dust and matter. During the 3rd century B.C a Greek mathematician measured the circumference of the earth using shadows it casted and came up with 10% of today's value. During this time philosophers, mathematicians, and astronomers had been in constant debate over the earth's shape/form, but by the 15th century is was said that the earth was most likely round.
By the time we got to Ancient Greece they had come up with more ideas on the universe. We went from living on a "Flat Earth" to round after Columbus sailed to America in 1492. Plato said that there were two universes, one of them being the physical world and the other was an immaterial world. In the 4th Century B.C, Aristotle thought that the earth was the center of the universe thus meaning everything would revolve around us.
Later people began to believe that the earth revolved around the sun just as the other planets and moons did. Galileo Galilee soon saw Jupiter's moons through his telescope and by discovering this Jupiter also had moons orbiting it, therefore proving that we aren't the center of the universe.
I can analyze the differences between comets, asteroids, meteors and moons. I will research orbits and discuss differences of what we see from the Earth’s surface (phases). I will analyze the effect the moon’s orbit has on our planet. I will predict what would happen if Earth had a 2nd moon or the distance to the moon was increased or decreased.
