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Teacher: Leah Olivas
School: Carlsbad Intermediate School
Unit Plan: 8th Grade General Science/Pre-AP General Science
Unit Plan Title: Interactions of the Solar System (Stars and Planets)
Unit Plan Questions:
What makes our solar system unique?
What kind of star is our sun?
What makes the Earth unique?
What are the forces acting on the planets, stars and other objects in the solar system?
Essential Questions:
How are the inner planets different from the outer planets?
What is an astronomical unit and how is it used?
What is the shape of a planet’s orbit?
How are the inner planets similar?
Why is Venus hotter than Mercury?
What kind of atmospheres do the inner planets have?
How are the outer planets similar?
What are the outer planets made of?
What is a dwarf planet?
What are the characteristics of comets and asteroids?
How does an impact crater form?
What can astronomers learn about stars from their light?
How do scientists measure the distance and the brightness of objects in the sky?
How do stars shine?
How are stars layered?
How does the Sun change over short periods of time?
How are stars classified?
How do stars form?
How does a star’s mass affect its evolution?
How is star matter recycled in space?
What are the major types of galaxies?
What is the Milky Way and how is it related to the solar system?
DOK Questions:
How are the inner planets similar and different?
How are the outer planets similar and different?
What are the unique features of our solar system?
How does the sun produce light and heat?
How do scientist explore and explain the universe?
Content Questions:
What are the temperatures of known stars?
What are the instruments and techniques scientist use to learn about stars, planets and the universe?
How does gravity affect objects in the solar system and the universe?
What are the orbits of objects in the solar system?
What processes occur on the Earth’s surface?
How does Earth’s magnetic field affect properties of the Earth?
How do nuclear forces affect elements?
Unit Summary:
This unit will explore the relationships between the Earth, solar system and star systems. The unique properties of the Earth
provide the perfect environment for life. The solar system is in motion and each planet has a unique environment. The properties of each
planet and object in the solar system are related to the distance from the sun and gravitational pulls from other objects. Each planet has
unique features. Features studied on the Earth can be used to interpret features found on other planets. The sun is a main sequence star that
provides the heat and energy needed for life on Earth. The properties of the sun explain many other characteristics in the solar system and
the galaxy. Observations of our sun and other stars provide the information needed to understand the unique properties in our solar system.
Physics, chemistry and biology concepts are used to study and understand the Earth, planets and the Sun.
Common Core State Standards Addressed:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used
in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6–8 texts and topics.
NM Standards and Benchmarks Addressed:
08.04.04.01. Describe how the concepts of energy, matter, and force can be used to explain the observed behavior of the solar system, the
universe, and their structures.
08.04.04.01.01. Understand how energy from the sun and other stars, in the form of light, travels long distances to reach Earth.
08.04.04.01.02. Explain how the properties of light (e.g., emission, reflection, refraction) emitted from the sun and stars are used to
learn about the universe, including
08.04.04.01.02.01. distances in the solar system and the universe
08.04.04.01.02.02. temperatures of different stars.
08.04.04.01.03. Understand how gravitational force acts on objects in the solar system and the universe, including:
08.04.04.01.03.01. similar action on masses on Earth and on other objects in the solar system
08.04.04.01.03.02. explanation of the orbits of the planets around the sun.
08.04.04.02. Describe the structure of Earth and its atmosphere and explain how energy, matter, and forces shape Earth's systems.
08.04.04.02.01. Describe the role of pressure (and heat) in the rock cycle.
08.04.04.02.02. Understand the unique role water plays on Earth, including:
08.04.04.02.02.01. ability to remain liquid at most Earth temperatures
08.04.04.02.02.02. properties of water related to processes in the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, surface
run-off, percolation
08.04.04.02.02.03. dissolving of minerals and gases and transport to the oceans
08.04.04.02.02.04. fresh and salt water in oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers
08.04.04.02.02.05. reactant in photosynthesis.
08.04.02.03.06. Know that Earth has a magnetic field.
08.04.02.03.01. Know that there are fundamental forces in nature (e.g., gravity, electromagnetic forces, nuclear forces).
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes:
I will explain the process of water and its unique properties.
I will explore and describe the formation of rocks on Earth.
I will identify the characteristics of each layer of the Earth’s atmosphere.
I will research and present the unique features and important details of our solar system and our galaxy.
I will explore the effects of gravity on objects in the solar system.
I will identify the similar forces throughout the universe.
I will explain and identify the process of nuclear fission and fusion.
Approximate Time Needed: 3 weeks
Bellwork: (Assign each day by coordinating week for each Lesson/Concept)
Quick Writes: What is the difference between an inner planet and an outer planet? What are some unique features of our solar
system? Where is our solar system located? What is the sun made up of? How does the sun produce light and heat?
Vocabulary: KIM Chart or record in journal/binder
Vocabulary Worksheets: McGraw Hill Resources or 8th Grade Resource Binder
Essential Questions: Record in journal/binder
Practice:
Vocabulary Quiz or Lesson Reviews
Lessons:
5E Procedures/Actions: (The following table is a description of the activities that will happen within a week/unit. Some
of these are bellwork, anticipatory, lessons or assessments. Each day will include two or more of the 5E Phases.)
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Engage
Quick Write: What
is the difference
between an inner
planet and an outer
planet? What are
some unique
features of our
solar system?
Where is our solar
system located?
Explore
Webquest: Weight
on the Moon and
other planets
Explain
Chapter 3 Lesson
1: The Structure
of the Solar
System page 8289, Lesson 2 The
Inner Planets
pages 90-95,
Elaborate
Webquest:
Evaluate
Exit Ticket:
Videos: Earth
Compared to the
Rest of the
Universe
https://www.yout
ube.com/watch?v
=1Eh5BpSnBBw
and How Small
Our Earth is
https://www.youtu
be.com/watch?v=U
JXQZALNFrc
Ping Pong Fission
Webquest: Unique
features of the
Earth’s surface
Lesson 3: The
Outer Planets
pages 98-103 and
Lesson 4: Dwarf
Planets and Other
Objects pages
106-110 Vocab
and Essential
Questions
Power Point
presentation
over the solar
system
Power Point
of Solar
System
Savage Sun from
United Streaming
Life Cycle of a Star
Worksheet
Chapter 4 Lesson
1: The View from
Earth pages 122128, Lesson 2 The
Sun and other
Stars pages 130136
Lesson 3:
Evolution of Stars
pages 138-144
and Lesson 4:
Galaxies and the
Universe pages
146-152
Vocab and
Essential
Questions
Radioactive
Decay Lab and
Cloud Chamber
Videos
Exit Slip:
Explanation
of
Radioactive
Decay
Pre AP Extension:
Chapter 29 Section 1: Earth in Space, Notes
Chapter 30 Section 1: Planet Motion, Notes
Chapter 30 Section 2: The Inner Planets, Notes
Chapter 30 Section 3: The Outer Planets, Notes
Chapter 20 Section 2: Nuclear Decays and Reactions, Notes
Chapter 31 Section 2: Evolution of Stars, Notes
Chapter 31 Section 3: Galaxies and the Milky Way, Notes
Prerequisite Skills:
Interactive Journal or Binder Sections from previous lessons
Computer skills to run applets
Group discussion procedures
Materials and Resources Needed:
Science Books (McGraw Hill I-Science Series 8th Grade)
Journals/Binders
Copies of Resources
Computer Lab for Virtual Labs and WebQuests
Paper for Posters and Foldables
Accommodations and Differentiation:
The unit will be accommodated and differentiated for the students in each individual class. The accommodations and
differentiations listed below include all students.
IEP:
Assessment:
Reduced number of questions
Chunked questions
Directions read aloud
Instructional:
Repeat/rephrase instructions
Recorded books
Hands-on experiments
Study/Work Aids:
Vocabulary
Interactive notebook with highlighted sections
Additional time to complete assignments
Visual examples with lecture
Classroom Organization and Management:
Preferential seating
Consistent expectations and consequences
Frequent feedback
Assess to Technology:
Overhead Projector
Calculator
Computer with printer
WIDA:
Entering
Listening
• Follow one-step oral commands/instructions Reading
• Match content–related objects/pictures to words • Identify common symbols, signs, and words Writing
• Draw content-related pictures • Label pictures and graphs • Create vocabulary/concept cards Beginning
Listening
• Follow multi-step oral commands/instructions • Classify/sort content-related visuals per oral descriptions • Sequence visuals per oral directions • Identify information on charts or tables based on oral statements Reading
• Find information from text structure (e.g., titles, graphs, glossary) • Follow text read aloud (e.g., tapes, teacher, paired-readings) • Use pre-taught vocabulary (e.g., word banks) to complete simple sentences Writing
• Extend “sentence starters” with original ideas
• Respond to yes/no, choice, and some WH- questions
Developing
Listening
• Categorize content- based examples from oral directions • Match main ideas of familiar text read aloud to visuals • Use learning strategies described orally • Identify everyday examples of content-based concepts described orally Reading
• Use context clues • Make predictions based on illustrated text • Answer questions about explicit information in texts Writing
• Explain steps in problem- solving • Compare/contrast information, events, characters • Give opinions, preferences, and reactions along with reasons Expanding
Listening
• Identify main ideas and details of oral discourse • Complete content-related tasks or assignments based on oral discourse • Apply learning strategies to new situations Reading
• Identify specific language of different genres and informational texts
• Use an array of strategies (e.g., skim and scan for information)
Writing
• Justify ideas • Produce content-related reports • Use details/examples to support ideas • Paraphrase or summarize text • Take notes (e.g., for research) Bridging
Listening
• Use oral information to accomplish grade-level tasks • Make inferences from grade-level text read aloud Reading
• Differentiate and apply multiple meanings of words/ phrases • Apply strategies to new situations • Infer meaning from modified grade-level text • Critique material and support argument Writing
• Produce research reports using multiple sources/ citations Gifted/Challenge/Enrichment:
In depth study of the structure of Earth and planets
Mars orbital and rover articles about planetary studies
Differentiation:
Choice Board for assignments after instruction
Flexible grouping after pre-assessments
Visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic
Individualized feedback
Peer helpers
Open-ended prior knowledge questions
Student Assessments:
Power Point presentation
Exit Slips
Life Cycle of a Star