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Standard(s)
Number of Standard
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Monday
12/10
Lesson Plans
Week of December 10, 2012
Tuesday
Wednesday
12/11
12/12
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Construct a scale model of the solar system, and use it to explain the motion of objects in the system such a planets, Sun, Moons, asteroids, comets, and
dwarf planets (DOK 2-3)
Describe methods and equipment used to explore the solar system and beyond (DOK 1)
Design an investigation that involves direct observation of objects in the sky, and analyze and explain results (DOK 2-4)
Research, critique, and communicate scientific theories that explain how the solar system was formed (DOK 1-3)
Use computer data sets and simulations to explore objects in the solar system (DOK 1-2)
Recognize that mathematical models are used to predict orbital paths and events
Objective
Teacher Centered
Using action Verbs
Bloom’s
Hess
Bell
Marzano
Challenger Missions:
Objective: Students will utilize their knowledge of science to
complete a simulation.
Learning Target:
Student “I Can…” statement
Challenger: I can use my knowledge to assist my team in
creating a successful mission at challenger learning center.
Stay:
I can explain the phases of the moon and what order the
phases go.
Strategies/Activities:
Hook to prior learning or
Anticipatory Set:
Modeling
I Do, We Do, You Do
Frequent check for progress
toward Mastery
Closure/Student Reflection
Friday
12/14
Standard: 3. Earth Systems Science: The solar system is comprised of various objects that orbit the Sun and are classified based on their characteristics
Students can:
a.
Questions
Varied, high quality, DOK 2,3
that will be used
Written prior to lesson
Thursday
12/13
Students will calculate the
scale size for both the planets
and the distances in space.
Students will use their
calculations of planet size and
distances to make a scale
model of the solar system
Students will graph
atmospheric temperature and
composition of planets in the
solar system
I can calculate the scale size
for the planets and distances
in space.
I can create a scale model of
the solar system using my
calculations.
I can graph the temperature
of different planets in the
solar system.
Why is there a different scale
for the size of the planets and
distances between planets?
If you could make a solar
system model that could take
over the entire school land
area what scale would you
use?
Why is atmospheric makeup
important?
Why is temperature
important?
Do Now:
If the earth was the size of
the globe we have been using
how big would the sun be?
How far away would the sun
be?
Do now:
Why would we use two
different scales when creating
of model of the solar system?
Discussion: Different scales
Do Now:
What features or conditions
would you study on another
planet to find an earth like
planet (one that could
support life)?
Discussion: Finding the
correct scale for the sun and
distance.
Create a model of the solar
system using the calculations.
Make a list of features that are
important to support life.
Students who stay behind:
Objective: Students will research data on the phases of the
moon and complete an annotated reading and worksheet.
How did you utilize the skills you have been learning in science
for the space simulation?
Challenger mission:
Students are guided through the simulation by the flight
directors
Stay students:
Students can watch a video on how to annotate they will the
annotate the reading on the phases of the moon and complete
a worksheet.
Calculate scale of planets and
distance.
Closure: Check the
Investigating temperature
1. Have students
predict the
temperatures of the
planets.
calculations
2.
Have students chart
the temperature
ranges for the
planets
Closure:
What do you notice about the
location of the planet in the
solar system and its
temperature?
Assessments/Check for
Mastery:
Frequent Formative
How will you know they
know?
What will you do if they do or
don’t demonstrate mastery?
Solar system model
Calculations
Varied Learning Abilities
For students who struggle in
math it is important to walk
them through the
calculations.
What are you doing to
address the unique needs of
students
Key Vocabulary Terms
Moon phase
Waning
Waxing
Crescent
Scale
Astronomical unit
Scale factor
Planet temperature chart
Students who struggle can be
grouped with more advanced
students.
Atmosphere
Exoplanet