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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.