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.)

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. Take notes on the Lunar Phases and draw a representation of each phase in notes.

You Do:

1. Fill in Lunar Phase worksheet. Label phases and the difference between "waxing" and 'waning."
2. Create foldable of the Lunar Phases using scissors and pen or colored pencils with the Promethean Board (as a guide).
3. Work on Flocabulary #6: "Katherine Johnson and the Human Computers."
4. Finish any missing notes on Google Classroom under Week 9, vocabulary, webquests, etc. since grades are due tomorrow morning!

Closing (We Check): 

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

Differentiation Strategies:

Group work - Notes on Lunar Phases.

Individual work - Foldable, notes, missing work, etc.; 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 TONIGHT by 11:59 p.m.

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