Download Solar System Power Point

Lesson Title: Solar System Power Point
Grade level: Third
Subject: Earth Science
Time needed: Students work independently on project. I assign a deadline of one week.
Lesson Description: This lesson accompanies the third grade Scott Foresman, California
Science textbook and my website. However; it could be modified to match any solar
system unit. After completing Chapter 6 in the student textbook and workbook, the
student will be able to create a power point slide show on our solar system.
California State Standards, Science, Third Grade
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3ES4.0 Earth Sciences Objects in the sky move in regular and predictable patterns.
3ES4.b Students know the way in which the Moon's appearance changes during the
four-week lunar cycle.
3ES4.d Earth Sciences Students know that Earth is one of several planets that
orbit the Sun and that the Moon orbits Earth.
3ES4.e Students know the position of the Sun in the sky changes during the course
of the day and from season to season.
3RC2.7 Reading Comprehension Students follow simple multiple-step written
instructions (e.g., how to assemble a product or play a board game).
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3RW1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development Students
understand the basic features of reading. They select letter patterns and know
how to translate them into spoken language by using phonics, syllabication, and word
parts. They apply this knowledge to achieve fluent oral and silent reading.
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3NS2.0 Number Sense Students calculate and solve problems involving addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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3MR2.3 Mathematical Reasoning Students use a variety of methods, such as words,
numbers, symbols, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams, and models to explain
mathematical reasoning.
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3MR1.1 Mathematical Reasoning Analyze problems by identifying relationships,
distinguishing relevant from irrelevant information, sequencing and prioritizing
information, and observing patterns.
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Lesson Objectives:
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To be able to create a Solar System Power Point
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To be able to research planet facts and rewrite them in their own words
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To be able to copyright pictures used
Prior Knowledge needed: How to use the Microsoft Power Point software.
Supplies needed:
Each student will need:
Planet Books, Science Textbook, Computer with
internet access and Microsoft Power Point
software, newsprint paper size 4 ½ in x 6 in,
pencil, colored pencils or crayons, large plastic
Ziploc bag
Teacher will need same supplies for demonstration purposes.
Lesson Vocabulary: Power Point, slide, text, graphic, image, copyright, facts, opinion,
planet names, moon, satellite, orbit, rotation, constellation
Lesson Procedure:
Lesson 1) Open my website and display planet graphics on promethean board so all can see.
List vocabulary words on whiteboard. Explain to students that they are going to create
their own graphics and put them into power points during the next week in class. Students
may choose to work alone or work with a partner. Before they can use the computer, they
have to design ½ of their slides on the newsprint paper. They do not have to color the
image but may write, “place image here.” They do have to use books for the facts on ½ or
more of their slides. When they are not working on their project, they store newsprint
papers in the Ziploc bag.
Adaptations for Students with Special Needs:
Option 1) Assign a partner for them to work with.
Option 2) Create a template for them to fill in with graphics and facts.
Extension Activities: Early finishers may add a few extra slides on other objects in our
solar system. For example; moon slide, constellation slide, asteroid slide, etc. Slides can be
upgraded; transitions, timings, background colors, borders and sound maybe included in
project for extra points.
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How to use in an online classroom: Partners can work together in Google docs.
Assessment: Rubric
Planet Power Point
Student Name:
CATEGORY
Planets
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My
Grade
4
3
You have a slide You have a
for all 8 planets. paper for 6 or
7 planets.
2
You have
slides for 4 or
more planets.
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You have less
than 4 planet
slides.
Facts
Each slide has 3
or more planet
facts.
Each slide has
1 planet fact.
Each slide has
just the
planet name
and no facts.
Extras
I added three or I added two or
more extra slides.
more extra
slides
You added
one or more
extra slide.
You added no
extra slides.
Pictures
Each slide has one
picture. The
picture is
recognizable.
You are missing
one picture.
You are missing
two pictures.
You are missing
three or more
pictures.
Sentences
Each slide has
more than two
quality science
sentences. There
are NO spelling
mistakes.
Each paper has
two quality
science sentences.
There are no
spelling mistakes.
Each paper has
one quality
science
sentences.
Each paper has a
basic sentence.
Independent
Work Time
I worked
quietly and
cleaned my
mess each day.
I worked
quietly but left
a mess each
day.
I was a noisy
worker and
cleaned my
mess each
day.
I was a noisy
and messy
worker.
Each slide has
2 planet facts.
Created by, Aggie Walters, July 2011, Moorpark Unified School District
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