In this unit, students will delve into the captivating realm of space physics, focusing on celestial patterns like eclipses, lunar cycles, and seasons. We'll expand to explore galaxy formation, gravitational impacts, and phenomena over vast time scales. Just as we dissected speakers in sound physics, we'll virtually dissect cosmic structures, investigating accretion, galactic evolution, and competing theories. We'll engineer models to depict these intricate patterns and employ simulations to examine phenomena on macro and micro scales, spanning timelines from seconds to millennia. 

This course is designed for small communities of learners and is a hybrid of individualized tutoring and traditional instruction covering biology one content. Each section has no more than six learners which provide a foundation for strong relationships, social-emotional learning, and truly individualized instruction. These classes are specifically designed for the inclusion of neurodivergent learners including dyslexia-friendly font, explicit executive functioning skills instruction, and support for AAC users and through the use of inquiry and project based learning strategies grounded in real-world context. 

This series is designed according to the Next Generation Science Standards organized by subject area. The focus for this year is on physical science . This curriculum is designed to allow students to develop skills to help them in traditional academic settings including high school or colleges such as note-taking and self-led learning. The class meets two days a week and homework reading, activities, and text-based discussions are completed on two additional weekdays. Students will complete a science notebook, a printable designed by the teacher, using graphic organizers and  traditional note-taking strategies.

Week 1: 
- Grounding Phenomena- Manhattan Hedge
- Initial Models
- Driving Question Board
- Understanding Patterns in the Sky 
- Human Connection and Interpetation
- Perspectives and Angles

Week 2
- North Star
- Sunrise and Sunset as Continuous Patterns
- Impact of Hemispheres
- Changes in Length of Days
- Individual Model Project

Week 3
- How do changes in sunlight impact people? 
- Physical Model (Sunlight Lab)
- Seasonal Temperature Differences
- Explaining Manhattanhedge 

Week 4
- Lunar Cycle
- Eclipses
- Eclipse Physical Model)
- Color Changes in Moon/Sun

Week 5

- Light and Matter in the Atmosphere (Lab)
- Light and Water Droplets (Lab)
- - Venus

Week 6
- Planetary Orbits
-  Galaxy Formation
- Patterns not observable by the eye