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.) 

SAST2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain astronomical observations made from the point of reference of Earth. 

a. Develop and use models to evaluate the relationship between the relative positions of the Earth, Moon and Sun and observable phenomena. (Clarification statement: This includes moon phases, eclipses, tides, and seasons.) 

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

b. Develop and use models to explain the chemical composition and characteristics of the Sun and other solar system objects. (Clarification statement: This should include addressing the role of nuclear fusion in the formation of elements in the sun and the role that hydrostatic equilibrium plays in the formation of different objects in the solar system.)

SAST6. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to discuss how the past, current, and future explorations of space impact our investigations of the connections between cosmic phenomena and conditions necessary for life. 

a. Construct an argument based on evidence of the significance of historical and future space exploration as they relate to leaps in technology, cultural cooperation, knowledge, and inspiration. (Clarification statement: Historical space exploration begins with Sputnik and continues to the present day, including possible future extrasolar exploration, space stations, and colonization.) 

Learning Target:

I can learn about the lunar phases, features on the Moon, her origin theories, and her effect on the Earth.

I can learn terms associated with the Moon and the Sun.

Success Criteria:

I can learn about the Moon, her features, and her four origin theories.

Instructional Strategies:

Opening (I do): PIRATE PREP - ACT Math Question of the Day!

We Do:

1. Lunar and Solar Vocabulary terms to start the new Moon and Sun Unit.

You Do:

1. Work on Flocabulary #6: "Katherine Johnson and the Human Computers."
2. Take notes on Google Classroom under Week 9. (Take notes at your own pace.)

Closing (We Check): 

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

Differentiation Strategies:

Individual work - Lunar and Solar Vocabulary terms. (Define and get blue stamp.)

Individual work - Flocabulary #6 and notes online.

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!)