Why ask this question?
Central to questions about belief in aliens, we can find debates on how evidence should be analyzed, how humans formulate and defend opinions, and how we conceptualize our own existence in the universe.
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An Interdisciplinary Project
This project is designed to incorporate multiple disciplines within the Albertan grade nine curriculum. Throughout this project, teachers will recognize elements from Science, Math, Art, Social Studies, and ELA. These elements have been tied to distinct disciplinary outcomes, however, this project is meant to be approached holistically.
Diversity of Instruction
Differentiation for Ability
ELL:
Physical Disability:
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Indigenous Knowledge
Included in our exploration of aliens, we will discuss Indigenous knowledge of the universe, such as constellations and star stories. To quote Hilding Neilson: "Indigenous knowledge is very holistic, experiential. It’s told through stories, so it doesn’t look like science to us with our Western lens... stories, however, can be exceptionally informative—especially in the field of astronomy, which is primarily about observation over long periods of time."
Boutsalis, K. (12 February 2021). "Teaching Indigenous Star Stories". The Walrus. https://thewalrus.ca/space-teaching-indigenous-star-stories/ |
Use of Technology
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Data and Probability
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A Foundation in Science
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This project is grounded in Grade 9 Science Unit E: Space Exploration
Independent Research & Quality Sources
What are student guidelines for investigating our essential question?
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Art History of Aliens
Final Project
Class Debate and Personal Reflection
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