Physics in Astronomy Learning Targets

Science, Physics in Astronomy

ALT 1 - Disciplinary Core Ideas

Apply ideas established by the scientific community to explain phenomena.

ALT 2 - Investigate

Designs and conducts scientific investigations to answer questions and test models.

ALT 3 - Analyze

Analyze and interpret data to construct explanations using evidence.

ALT 4 - Technology and Engineering Design

Create iterative processes to optimize solutions to problems and explain how technology has advanced through this process.

ALT 5 - Nature of Science

Explain how science is an ever-changing human endeavor towards building knowledge as new evidence and discoveries are revealed

ALT 6 - Science Literacy

Evaluate the influence science and society have on each other using scientific language and evidence.