Astronomy

Standard(s):

SAST1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to assess the validity of historical theories of astronomy. 

b. Obtain, evaluate and communicate information about how ancient structures, instruments, philosophies and civilizations influenced ancient astronomy. (Clarification statement: Philosophies include but are not limited to geocentric theory, Aristotelian physics, and the Ptolemaic model with epicycles.) 

c. Construct an argument based on evidence to support the scientific claims made by the heliocentric model. (Clarification statement: Include observational evidence from Galileo’s work, and the ideas of Copernicus, Kepler, and Newton.)

SAST3. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to illustrate the formation of the solar system and the properties of celestial objects within it.

c. Ask questions to investigate and communicate major properties of our solar system bodies and the zones they inhabit. (Clarification statement: This includes planets, dwarf planets, major moons, asteroid belt, comets, Kuiper belt, and the Öort cloud.)

Learning Target:

I can learn more about the history of our Solar System understanding and other parts of the Solar System (asteroids, meteoroids, and comets).

Success Criteria:

I can demonstrate my understanding of the Solar System, the learned astronomers and scientists, and the facts from the first planet projects on a Unit Test.

Instructional Strategies:

Opening (I do): PIRATE PREP - None today due to studying for the Unit Test.

We Do:

1. Put away cell phones for the duration of the test.
2. Take the Unit Test.

You Do:

1. Work on the Unit Test.
2. Work on any missing work.
3. Work on Flocabulary #6: "Katherine Johnson and the Human Computers."

Closing (We Check): 

1. Keep your notebook organized.
2. Work on any missing work or incomplete assignments.

Differentiation Strategies:

Individual work - Unit Test

Individual work - Flocabulary #6 due next Tuesday!

Formative/Summative

Assessment(s):

(We Check)

Teacher check while in partners/group work

Address individual questions/concerns

Flocabulary #6 due on Tuesday, October 8th.

Assignment(s):

1.   Flocabulary #6 on "Katherine Johnson and the Human Computers" due on Tuesday, October 8th.

2.   Ancient Civilizations Project due on October 17th and October 18th. (Starting next week!)