Astronomy

Standard(s):

SAST1a. Ask questions to investigate the daily/seasonal motions of the sky and communicate the significance of constellations, for navigation and time-keeping. (Compare and contrast astronomy and astrology and describe how the zodiac relates to the motions of solar system objects.)

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 Planet Earth to compare it with other planets in the Solar System and being discovered every year.

Success Criteria:

I can learn about some characteristics and features of Earth to compare and contrast with the other planets in our Solar System and that are being discovered on a regular basis.

Instructional Strategies:

Opening (I do): PIRATE PREP - Crossword Puzzle of Solar System and Earth terms!

We Do:

1. Set-up binders with dividers. 
2. Place handouts and information from last week into the correct sections.
3. EdPuzzle video clip: "3 Seconds."
4. Grab your assigned Chromebook. Introduction to Flocabulary and your first assignment due later this week.

You Do:

1. Work on Flocabulary #1: "The Weather."
2. Take notes on "Why Take Astronomy?"

Closing (We Check): 

1. Finish Flocabulary #1 due tomorrow night by 11:59 p.m.
2. Keep your binder organized.

Differentiation Strategies:

Individual work on vocabulary and Flocabulary.

NO group work today!

Formative/Summative

Assessment(s):

(We Check)

Teacher check while in partners/group work

Address individual questions/concerns

Vocabulary List #1 due on 8/14!

Flocabulary #1: "Weather" is due Wednesday night by 11:59 p.m.

Assignment(s):

1.   Flocabulary #1: "Weather" is due on Wednesday, August 14th by 11:59 p.m.