Survey
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
BLENDED UNIT PLANNING DOCUMENT Unit or Topic – Astronomy: The Solar System Unit Standards/Goals: P3.6C Explain how your weight on Earth could be different from your weight on another planet (3) P3.6A Explain and analyze the interaction between the sun and the moon and the Earth (including orbital motion and gravity) (3) P2.1F Distinguish between rotation and revolution and describe and contrast the two (2) Unit Name Astronomy: The Solar System Section 1: Observing the Solar System Learning Objectives What will students be able to do? Current Teaching Design List every activity that you currently complete in your traditional classroom situation to teach this unit. Classroom Activities Based on what you have learned so far, what instruction, activities and assessment will you continue to complete in the classroom? Place an X in this column next to that item. * identify the geocentric and heliocentric systems. Intro video Graphic organizer X X * recognize how scientist such as Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler Notes X Cooperative group reading and presentation of notes. X Guided reading worksheet X Frayer model for key terms X Online Activities Based on what you have learned so far, what instruction, activities and assessment will you not move to the online environment? Place an X in this column next to that item. X X X X TO-DO What items must you complete in order to finish the creation of this unit? If any of the items to the right must be modified for online delivery list it here. For example, create a short podcast, find a YouTube video, write a discussion question, re-write directions for an activity so it can take place online. * The intro video I have for this section is too long (50 min). I would need to find a YouTube or TeacherTube video that was 5-10 minutes so as not to lose the interest of the students. * write 1-3 discussion questions for the students to answer *create an online quiz to assess their knowledge contributed to acceptance of the heliocentric system. Section 2: The Sun * name the three layers of the sun’s interior. * identify the three layers of the sun’s atmosphere. Section 3: The Inner Planets Intro video X X Frayer model for key terms X X Graphic organizer X X Notes X Cooperative group reading and presentation of notes. X X X * describe features that form on or above the sun’s surface. Guided reading worksheet Foldable X * describe the characteristic that the inner planets have in common. Intro video X X Frayer model for key terms X Graphic organizer X X Notes X * identify the Cooperative group reading X X * expose them to Prezi so they can create their own graphic organizer / notes section *create a log so that students can reflect on their learning using a prompt. *create a question and answer forum for students to ask questions * The intro video I have for this section is too long (50 min). I would need to find a YouTube or EducationTube video that was 510 minutes so as not to lose the interest of the students. * write 1-3 discussion questions for the students to answer *create an online quiz to assess their knowledge * expose them to Prezi so they can create their own graphic organizer / notes section *create a log so that students can reflect on their learning using a prompt. *create a question and answer forum for students to ask questions * The intro video I have for this section is too long (50 min). I would need to find a YouTube or EducationTube video that was 510 minutes so as not to lose the interest of the students. * write 1-3 discussion questions Section 4: The Outer Planets main characteristics that distinguish each of the inner planets. and presentation of notes. X Guided reading worksheet X * describe the characteristics that the gas giants have in common. Intro video X X Frayer model for key terms X Graphic organizer X X Notes X *identify characteristics that distinguish each out planet. Cooperative group reading and presentation of notes. X Guided reading worksheet X Foldable X Foldable X X X for the students to answer *create an online quiz to assess their knowledge * expose them to Prezi so they can create their own graphic organizer / notes section *create a log so that students can reflect on their learning using a prompt. *create a question and answer forum for students to ask questions * The intro video I have for this section is too long (50 min). I would need to find a YouTube or EducationTube video that was 510 minutes so as not to lose the interest of the students. * write 1-3 discussion questions for the students to answer *create an online quiz to assess their knowledge * expose them to Prezi so they can create their own graphic organizer / notes section *create a log so that students can reflect on their learning using a prompt. *create a question and answer forum for students to ask questions Section 5: Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors * Describe the characteristics of comets. * identify where most asteroids are found. * explain what meteoroids are and how they are formed. Intro video X X Frayer model for key terms X Graphic organizer X X Notes X Cooperative group reading and presentation of notes. X Guided reading worksheet X X X * The intro video I have for this section is too long (50 min). I would need to find a YouTube or EducationTube video that was 510 minutes so as not to lose the interest of the students. * write 1-3 discussion questions for the students to answer *create an online quiz to assess their knowledge * expose them to Prezi so they can create their own graphic organizer / notes section *create a log so that students can reflect on their learning using a prompt. *create a question and answer forum for students to ask questions Classroom Assessment Oral Presentation – group project to summarize reading; Final Chapter Assessment – individual test over the entire chapter; Observation – teacher will observe students as the work within groups and individually. Online Assessment Quizes– 5 question quizzes, using Quizstar, to assess each section; Prezi presentation to summarize what they learn in the chapter; Discussion Questions – online questions for students to respond to about the subject matter. VIDEOS Section 1: Observing the Solar System https://youtu.be/UtOEnTiAZlU Section 2: The Sun The Sun - https://youtu.be/b22HKFMIfWo Section 3: The Inner Planets Exploring the Solar System: The Rocky Planets - https://youtu.be/joq-IUFNkrw Mars: https://youtu.be/I-88YWx71gE Mercury - https://youtu.be/P3GkZe3nRQ0 The Earth - https://youtu.be/w-9gDALvMF4 Venus - https://youtu.be/ZFUgy3crCYY; Section 4: The Outer Planets Exploring the Solar System: The Gas Giants - https://youtu.be/SeC22-94PMw Jupiter - https://youtu.be/Xwn8fQSW7-8 Uranus and Neptune - https://youtu.be/1hIwD17Crko Saturn - https://youtu.be/E8GNde5nCSg ; Section 5: Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors Exploring the Solar System: Comets and Asteroids - https://youtu.be/02wrLS-ue1Q Comets - https://youtu.be/yB9HHyPpKds Asteroids - https://youtu.be/auxpcdQimCs Meteors - https://youtu.be/TuDfZ2Md5x8 Discussion Questions Section 1: Observing the Solar System 1. What discoveries by Galileo support the heliocentric model? 2. How did Tycho Brahe and Kepler employ the scientific method? Section 2: The Sun 1. Why is it usually impossible to see the sun’s corona from Earth? 2. Describe the three features found on or above the Sun’s surface? Section 3: The Inner Planets 1. Compare the atmosphere of all four planets? 2. How are the four planets similar? 3. Give one important characteristic of each planets. Section 4: The Outer Planets 1. Compare the structure of a typical terrestrial planet with that of a gas giant. 2. Describe an important characteristic of each outer planet that helps to distinguish it from the other outer planets. 3. Why do you think some astronomers think that Pluto should not be considered a planet? Section 5: Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors 1. What is a comet? Asteriod? Meteor? 2. What is the difference between a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite? Learning Log Section 1: Observing the Solar System Describe the difference between the heliocentric and geocentric systems? Put yourself in the place of one of the scientists. How would you convince someone to believe in either the heliocentric or geocentric system? Section 2: The Sun Describe the features of the sun. Discuss which feature of the sun you found the most interesting and why. Section 3: The Inner Planets List the inner planets in order from closest to the sun to farthest. Give at least two features from each planet. If any planet could have life, aside from Earth, which one do you think it would be and why. Do the planets have moons? How many? Section 4: The Outer Planets List the outer planets from smallest to largest. Give at least two features from each planet. Which planets have rings? Describe the rings. Do the planets have moons? How many? Section 5: Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors Choose one: comets, asteroids, or meteors. What is it? Give three facts about it.