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Ellis 6th Science Lesson Plans, Jan 9-13, 2017
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Social Studies Presentations
GLE 0607.6.1 Analyze information
about the major components of the
universe.
GLE 0607.6.2 Describe the relative
distance of objects in the solar system
from earth.
GLE 0607.6.3 Explain how the
positional relationships among the
earth, moon, and sun control the
length of the day, lunar cycle, and
year.
Objective
EQ: How can I use a data chart to
answer questions about the
universe?
EQ: How can I accurately draw a
scale picture of our solar system?
EQ: What is the difference between
rotating and revolving?
Introduction
Students watch video clip about the
universe.
Students answer questions based
on info from data chart.
Students watch a video clip about
the movement of the Earth in
space.
Questions
What is a star?
What is a galaxy?
What are the three types of galaxies?
What galaxy is our solar system in?
What order from the Sun are the
planets?
Is the distance between Saturn and
Jupiter greater than the distance
between Jupiter and Neptune?
What is the difference between rotate
and revolve?
What event happens when the Earth
rotates?
What event happens when the Earth
revolves?
Instruction
Students take notes from PPT.
Students take notes from PPT.
Students take notes from PPT.
Practice
Students answer quick check
questions after each slide.
Students practice using data from
charts to answer questions.
Students work in a group to create a
scaled drawing of our solar system.
Students draw diagrams to represent
the difference between rotate and
revolve.
Assessment
Students answer the discussion
question and the lesson review
questions. GradeCam
Students answer four questions about
the distances of objects in the solar
system.
Students answer four questions about
the difference between rotate and
revolve.
Reflection
Students choose one of the reflective
sentence starters to complete and
write the sentence at the bottom of
their notes.
Why do you think pictures in
textbooks of the solar system are
incorrect?
What are other examples of objects
that both rotate and revolve?
Technology
Teacher Laptop
YouTube Video
Universe PPT
Internet
GradeCam Website
Teacher Laptop
YouTube Video
Solar System PPT
Internet
GradeCam Website
Teacher Laptop
YouTube Video
Universe PPT
Internet
GradeCam Website
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Snow Day