Science Mar 7-11, 2022

 Science

Mar 7-11, 2022

WEEKLY EXPLORATIONS...

QUESTIONS: 

How does the Earth move?

How long does a revolution take? How long does a rotation take?  

What patterns can be observed hourly?  What patterns can be observed daily?  What patterns can be observed yearly?

What patterns can be observed with shadows?  What patterns can be observed with constellations?

In-Class:

Monday  

QUESTION:

WHAT is on the move?  

Intro CER Assignment for This Week... Now, Let's collect EVIDENCE for our CER!

1. Color, Cut & Create Model (emailed instructions, supplies should be in your envelope)

2. Define 2 Vocab Words - Rotate & Revolve

3. Prepare Envelope  (see a friend's setup, we gathered your supplies already)

Assignment: None Today

Tuesday

QUESTIONS:

How does the Earth move?

How long does a revolution take? How long does a rotation take?  How do Earth's movements allow us to MEASURE TIME?

1. Prepare Envelope & Questions (copy question from a friend)

2. Watch Videos 1,2,3 & Use your Earth/Moon/Sun Model from yesterday to model & explain each movement you observe

3. Set up T-Chart for NOtes

Titles: How Earth Rotates / How Earth Revolves

4. READ textbook: pg.284-287 & use your text to take notes on your T-chart

5. Students Research Time (see Google Classroom for web links) & continue to take Notes/collect evidence on T-Chart

Assignment:  None

Wednesday.

1. Touch Base & continue Research & taking Notes - 10 more minutes to "research"

Collect MORE VIDEO-based evidence: 

2. Crash Course Video: Earth's  Rotation & Revolution   AND   Seasons & the Sun

3. Generation Genius Video & WKST: Earth's Orbit & Rotation

4. EXIT SLIP Writing... Fact Based Argument... Answer the questions: 

     How does the Earth  rotate & revolve? How do Earth's movements allow\/help us to MEASURE TIME?

Assignment: Finish Fact Based Argument on yellow slip...

Thursday

1. Go over Generation Genius Video WKST: Earth's Orbit & Rotation & Turn it in

2. Share "How does Earth..."  Paragraphs & Peer Critique

QUESTION: 

How do shadows change throughout the day?

3. SHADOW Investigation: Model The Sun Rising & Setting with a flashlight and observe shadow changes

4. Silently / Independently Read Text pg. 296

Assignment:  

Read Text pg. 296 2-3 times and WRITE down 3 facts you learn about shadow PATTERNS

Friday

QUESTION: 

How do shadows change throughout the day?

1. Shared 3 notes from "Shadow" reading in text

2. INVESTIGATION: Video: Shadow Time Lapses 1  2  and 3   & Diagram, Discuss & Record Patterns Observed on half sheet & glue into Journal (update Table of Contents)

3.  Discuss... 

4. Video: Crash Course  & record 3 more shadow patterns that are discussed

Assignment:  

None!

Planning Ahead:

Several writing assignments in the coming weeks.

No major tests/projects this week