NGSS
MS-ESS1-1
Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun moon system to describe the cyclic patterns
of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
MS-ESS1-2
Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies
and solar system
and solar system
MS-ESS1-3
Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system
Assessment questions on essential skills earth science. These questions pertain to the
lessons for the two weeks.
lessons for the two weeks.
Students will create a scale model of the solar system (planets size, motion, and distance)
Create a diagram to illustrate how the Earth, Sun, and moon move in relation to each other.
Use arrows for direction of movement, label the diagram and include a detailed written
description that includes the terms rotation, revolution, orbit, axis, day, year, and gravity.
Create a diagram to illustrate the phases of the moon. Include all moon phases, the Earth,
and the sun. Label the diagram.
Analyze this diagram and answer the questions that follow:
each of the four Earth models.
Why does it rarely snow in Mexico? Explain in detail.
Why does the northern hemisphere have summer at the same time the southern hemisphere has winter. Explain in detail how this occurs.
Why is it generally coldest near the north and south poles? Explain in detail.
Why does the northern hemisphere have summer at the same time the southern hemisphere has winter. Explain in detail how this occurs.
Why is it generally coldest near the north and south poles? Explain in detail.
Day 1 Review Skyward (RS17-18)Students will have class time to finish the planets to scale
poster. Students will self assess their work with rubric. Students will research online current
data of planets. Assignment is due at the next class. If we have time we will watch one of our
short moon videos.
poster. Students will self assess their work with rubric. Students will research online current
data of planets. Assignment is due at the next class. If we have time we will watch one of our
short moon videos.
Day 2 Review Skyward (RS19-20) Collect research material on the planets. We will discuss
modeling of the solar system. We will complete walking model of the solar system.
(outside- keep an eye on the weather). We will discuss moon cycles. Students will create
clay models of the Earth, Moon, Sun relationship. Students will be assigned a moon cycle
chart to complete, due at our next class. If time we will watch one of our short moon videos.
modeling of the solar system. We will complete walking model of the solar system.
(outside- keep an eye on the weather). We will discuss moon cycles. Students will create
clay models of the Earth, Moon, Sun relationship. Students will be assigned a moon cycle
chart to complete, due at our next class. If time we will watch one of our short moon videos.
Day 3 Review Skyward (RS21-24) Turn in the moon cycle chart. Notes on Moon Cycle,
eclipses and tides while throwing the Moon around our classroom. Students will be asked to
create a model of the moon cycle and eclipses using our clay, or golf balls or other approved
materials to explain to younger students why we see different moon phases each night. This
assignment will be due Friday, September 28th. We will also have the lamps in our room to
simulate the moon cycle.
eclipses and tides while throwing the Moon around our classroom. Students will be asked to
create a model of the moon cycle and eclipses using our clay, or golf balls or other approved
materials to explain to younger students why we see different moon phases each night. This
assignment will be due Friday, September 28th. We will also have the lamps in our room to
simulate the moon cycle.
Day 4 Review Skyward (RS25-26) Work day in science class. Students will work on
completing all models correctly. Students will be helping each other with their moon
cycle projects or other missing work in science class. There will be a short reading
assignment with three questions to answer in the last 10 minutes of class.
completing all models correctly. Students will be helping each other with their moon
cycle projects or other missing work in science class. There will be a short reading
assignment with three questions to answer in the last 10 minutes of class.
Day 5- Students will be given the mission to the moon! We will explore why the USA
went to the moon. We will complete an activity - our mission to hit the ceiling and return to
the table safely. Students will create rockets with propulsion. We will again discuss
independent manipulated variables, constants, and controls in experiments.
went to the moon. We will complete an activity - our mission to hit the ceiling and return to
the table safely. Students will create rockets with propulsion. We will again discuss
independent manipulated variables, constants, and controls in experiments.
Day 6 - Astronomy Post test skyward and attempt Assessment 1 questions from
Essential skills.
Essential skills.
Day 7 - Start ThinkCerca. We will start with a simple lesson on astronomy. There is a
reading and 5 multiple questions.
reading and 5 multiple questions.
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