Download Lesson Plans: March 9-13

LESSON PLAN
Subject
Grade Level
Date
Standards
S1C2PO 5. Keep a record of observations, notes, sketches, questions, and ideas using tools such as
written and/or computer logs.
S1C4PO 3. Communicate the results of an investigation with appropriate use of qualitative and
quantitative information.
S6C3
PO 1. Explain the phases of the Moon in terms of the relative positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon.
PO 2. Construct a model for the relative positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon as they relate to
corresponding eclipses.
PO 3. Explain the interrelationship between the Earth’s tides and the Moon.
PO 4. Explain the seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres in terms of the tilt of the Earth’s
axis relative to the Earth’s revolution around the Sun.
PO 5. Identify the following major constellations visible (seasonally) from the Northern Hemisphere:
• Orion
• Ursa Major (Great Bear)
• Cygnus
• Scorpius
• Cassiopeia
PO 6. Explain the relationship among common objects in the solar system, galaxy, and the universe..
CCSS: W. 71A Introduce claims about a topic or issue
CCSS: W. 7 1B Support claim with logical reasoning and relevant accurate data and
envidence that demonstrates an understanding of the topic or text
Learner Outcomes/Objectives
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Why does the Earth have day and night?
How does changing the angles of sunlight produce seasons?
What causes each type of eclipse?
Describe an umbra and penumbra
What factors determine the life of a star
Explain how temperature determines a star’s color
Identify several constellations, and describe the seasons they can be seen,
and where they are best visible.
Instructional Input, task steps, interaction (modeling/guided
practice/independent practice)
*Please delineate selected instructional strategies with associated activities.
Monday:
-The students will review returned assignments and place their scores into their
student folders. -5-10 mins
- Students will begin their constellation foldables. Students will look at the
constellations Orion, Cassiopeia, Andromeda, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. They
will first identify major stars, sketch the constellation, and then describe the myth,
when it can be seen and where it can be seen in the northern hemisphere. 40+
minutes.
-Advanced classes will choose from other constellations for their foldable as well.
-This will be finished before class is over on Tuesday.
Homework:
Students will use their planespheres to complete their “Sky Wheels” constellation
worksheet
Tuesday:
-Students will take out their planespheres and answer 3-4 questions on locations
of constellations 5-10 minutes
-Students who are not finished with their constellation foldables will use their time
to finish them.
-Create your constellation. Students will use the premise of the constellation
foldable guide to create their own constellation. It should represent something
that is close to them.
On the front of their constellation, students will put the constellation name, and
label the stars as seen from Earth. In the middle, on the left side, students will
include how many stars are found. Students will also include where it is seen, the
time of year it is seen and nearby constellations. On the right side, students will
include their constellation’s story. Why was it placed in the night sky? What
happened? Who are the important people….?
On the back of the paper, students will include the stars as seen on the front, but
also include the sketch of how it is envisioned around the stars. -Remainder of
class
Key terms: Zenith, Horizon, Constellation, Circumpolar
Homework:
Finish your constellation creation
Wednesday:
Bell Work: 5 mins
Students will begin their space model poster. To review for Thursday’s quiz,
students will create diagrams modelling solar and lunar eclipses, seasons, as well
as the tides. Students will include appropriate diagrams and thorough
descriptions.
- 20-25 mintues each
-Brief review of concepts - remainder of class
Key terms: solar eclipse, lunar eclipse, umbra, penumbra, solstice, equinox, axis of
rotation, spring tide, neap tide, gravitational pull, high tide, low tide.
Homework:
Review tides, seasons, constellations, stars and galaxies from chapters 2 and 4
from the text, as well as your Gizmo papers. The quiz will be 20-25 questions.
Thursday:
-Quick review of quiz materials -5 minutes
-Students will take their space quiz. -25-30 minutes
-Students will continue to construct their space models. –remainder of the class.
Homework:
No Homework
Friday:
Half day!
Students will continue to work on their space models. Students will now start the
4th quadrant, by including a lunar phase model. Students will show how the
moon, Earth and sun are located to give us each phase. This will be completed
on Monday. The space unit exam will be taken next Wednesday.
Key terms: Waxing, Waning, Full Moon, New Moon, Gibbous, Crescent, Rotation
and Revolution
Homework:
None
Assessment/Evaluation/Informal Checks for Understanding (throughout lesson)
Use of planesphere
Stars, Galaxies and Constellations Quiz
Foldables
Readings, Notes, Random Questioning, Class Activities.