Mrs. Wilson
Earth Science
Team 6 Blue
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This Week's Standards
S6E1. STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE CURRENT VIEWS OF THE UNIVERSE AND HOW THOSE VIEWS EVOLVED.
a. Relate the Nature of Science to the progression of basic historical scientific models (geocentric, heliocentric) as they describe our solar system, and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.
b. Describe the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and the universe.
c. Compare and contrast the planets.
d. Explain the motion of objects in the day/night sky in terms of relative position.
e. Explain that gravity is the force that governs the motion in the solar system.
f. Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors.
S6E2. STUDENTS WILL UNDERSTAND THE EFFECTS OF THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE EARTH, MOON, AND SUN.
a. Demonstrate the phases of the moon by showing the alignment of the earth, moon, and sun.
b. Explain the alignment of the earth, moon, and sun during solar and lunar eclipses.
c. Relate the tilt of the earth to teh distribution of sunlight throughout the year and its effect on climate.
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Important Dates
*Planet For Sale Presentations/Due Date Tuesday, May 12
*Solar System Test Tuesday, May 19
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Homework
*Study 10-15 minutes each night.
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Lessons for the Week of May 4, 2009
EACH DAY THIS WEEK, STUDENTS WILL WORK IN GROUPS FOR THE "PLANET FOR SALE" PROJECT!
*Each student will receive a packet of information which describes the following:
1)the project explanation
2)a timeline that suggests the different parts of the project that should be completed each day and
3)a rubric which explains how this project will be graded
*This counts as three grades to it's very important that each student in every group does his or her best to ensure a good grade.
*This will be done completely in class.
*Tuesday, May 12 is when the projects are due along with the group presentations where their object is to present the "pitch" to sale their planet.
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