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 - SAT Math Question of the Day!

We Do:

1. Pass out Cornell notes sheet. Explain how to do it, and give first question to accompany the "earth" video.
2. Watch the rest of the "earth" video together. Stopping to discuss certain features and planet characteristics.

You Do:

1. Put new sheet about Earth's "Vital Statistics" in notes section (to be discussed on Monday in class).
2. Work on any missing or incomplete assignments thus far: Latitude/Longitude worksheets, notes, coloring the layers of the Earth, word search, crossword puzzle, mass vs. weight math calculations, Vocabulary list #1, etc.

Closing (We Check): 

1. Keep your notebook organized.

Differentiation Strategies:

Individual work on video worksheet "Cornell Notes."

Independent and/or partner work to complete any missing or incomplete work. 

Formative/Summative

Assessment(s):

(We Check)

Teacher check while in partners/group work

Address individual questions/concerns

Flocabulary #2: "Earth's History" due Wednesday, August 21st.

Assignment(s):

1.  Flocabulary #2 on "Earth's History" is due on Wednesday, August 21st by 11:59 p.m.