Earth Science Class Mrs. Moore Lesson Plans August 28th to Sept. 8th

Period 2,4, and 9 Tuesday, Thursday

Period 3,5, and 10.  Wednesday, Friday

Tuesday/ Wednesday August 28th and 29th - Day 1

1. Students will start with an astronomy pretest on skyward.
   This is a no count assignment but will be used to show growth in knowledge.
2. While students are taking the pretest, Mrs. Moore will call students up to the
   front desk to light the burner.  

3. Homework assignment is to read the article and answer the following

questions on skyward.
https://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/SEMSZ5WJD1E_OurUniverse_0.html
Questions on skyward are called Universe article questions.

1. Please do not forget to turn in your science safety contract.
   Make sure you read the contract before you sign it.
2. If time allows we may start our videos.
   
   

Thursday/ Friday  August 30th and 31st - Day 2

1. We will watch the two videos from my web page regarding

the beginning of the universe and how scientists explain the
start of the Universe today. We will create a question board after
watching the videos. We will pick several questions to research on
our chromebooks. We will share our findings.

2. Review difference between the terms astronomy and astrology and rotation and revolution.
3. Discussion on the force of gravity in our universe.  Students will see

the formula for gravity and complete an interactivity

- Gravity Variations Interactive (663.0K)  

4.  Students will participate in a classroom demonstration of the beginning of the Universe.         All students will be given a circle to represent density and size of an abject in space. We       will start in a singular and explode outward.  The students will visually see how large             dense objects capture other objects close to them. We will talk about black holes and            spaghettification. 

5. Notes will be given on the 2 pieces of evidence scientists use to support the

Big Bang Theory. Hopefully this information will be a review from our research
earlier in class.

6. Homework is a worksheet of terms we will use in our study of astronomy.  Homework is due Friday September 7th!  I will accept it any day before but will not accept it after September 7th!!  A paper copy will be given in class and extra copies will be offered everyday we have class.  A copy is attached to the web page.