Earth Systems Science 8th Grade Standard 3€¦ · Earth Systems Science 8th Grade Standard 3.1 8.Earth Systems.3.1 Weather is a result of complex interactions of Earth's atmosphere,
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Earth Systems Science
8th Grade Standard 3.1 8.Earth Systems.3.1 Weather is a result of complex interactions of Earth's atmosphere, land
and water, that are driven by energy from the sun, and can be predicted and described through
8.Earth Systems.3.3 The solar system is comprised of various objects that orbit the Sun and are classified based on their characteristics.
Essential Questions - 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies:
1. How are the various bodies in the solar system similar and different?
2. How does investigating characteristics of the various bodies in the solar system provide clues to Earth’s origin and evolution?
3. Why do objects such as satellites, moons, and planets stay in orbit?
4. How is the life cycle of a star such as the sun similar to the cycle of life on Earth?
Evidence Outcomes:
a. Construct a scale model of the solar system and use it to explain the motion of objects in the system such as planets, sun, moons, asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets.
b. Describe methods and equipment used to explore the solar system and beyond.
c. Design an investigation that involves direct observation of objects in the sky, and analyze and explain results.
d. Research, critique, and communicate scientific theories that explain how the solar system was formed.
e. Use computer data sets and simulations to explore objects in the solar system.
f. Recognize that mathematical models are used to predict orbital paths and events.
Academic Vocabulary:
asteroid comet dwarf planet meteor moon orbit cloud orbital path planet satellite solar system star sun
Assessment:
1. Grade the question sheet from the Solar System to Scale Lab.
2. & 3. Examine the PowerPoint notes for completeness.
4. Use the lab sheets for assessment.
5, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11. Assessments are located within the lessons.
6. Use a rubric to evaluate the multimedia presentation.
1. Solar System Scale Lab Worksheet 6. Multimedia Rubric #1 6. Multimedia Rubric #2
1. Have students construct a scale model of the solar system. They will need a large open space (e.g., football field) and the Solar System to Scale Lab pdf.
2. Use the Explore the Solar System PowerPoint created by NASA to lecture and have students take notes. This covers methods and equipment.
3. Use the informational PowerPoint on the solar system and its formation for students to learn as they take notes.
4. Use the full lab book for comparing the size and distance of the solar system.
5. Puzzling Planets: Students learn the order of the planets, research the main characteristics of the nine planets, and understand the basic structure of our solar system.
6. What's Out There?: At the conclusion of each mission, students create a multimedia presentation to share during a mock press conference.
7. Out of Darkness a New Night Sky: Students explore the advances made with the optical telescope, from Galileo to Kepler. They use their own powers of observation to make deductions about the surface of Mars from visual imagery and to formulate research questions for explorers on the surface of Mars.
8. Modeling the Solar System Lesson: In this lesson, students calculate the relative distances between planets in our solar system, build a model illustrating those distances to scale, and compare the model with standard solar system
Resources/Technology:
Free Clip Art
Free PowerPoints
Free Interactive Games
Free I-pad Apps
Grade 8 SCOPE Lesson (Scroll to Unit 5.)
The Known Universe YouTube Video
Scholastic's Solar System
Pictures of Solar System to Scale NASA Solar System Exploration Earth's Different Satellite Orbits Image of Solar System Earth Science Unit
9. Best of the Solar System Lesson: Introduce students to planetary research and familiarize them with the planets and their features.
10. Scaling Down the Solar System: In this lesson, students work collaboratively to gain a better understanding of the vastness of space by scaling down the solar system.
11. Searching for Just the Right Planet Task is an interactive class activity. Scenario: It is now the year 2055. Z-Tech, a large multi-national company, wants to put a space hotel in orbit around one of the other planets in our solar system. Your class has been given the job of searching for the perfect location for this hotel.
1. Solar System to Scale 2. Explore the Solar System with Notes 3. Solar System Information PowerPoint 4. Lab Book 7. Out of Darkness a New Night Sky Lesson 8. Modeling the Solar System Lesson 9. Best of the Solar System 10. Scaling Down the Solar System 11. Searching for Just the Right Planet Task