Science April 4-April 8, 2022

  Science

April 4 - April 8, 2022

WEEKLY EXPLORATIONS...

QUESTIONS: 

How do constellations move in the sky? What are Earth's 4 Systems? How do Earth's 4 systems interact?

In-Class:

QUESTION: 

How does a parachute work? How can I design & construct a parachute to meet criteria? How can I "fix"/improve my failure points?

Engineering Task: Parachutes 1. Parachute Presentations: Demo & "Failure Points & Solutions" 2. Assignment: Complete the Reflection in your Lab Report - have it ready to turn in tomorrow

Assignment: PARACHUTE ACTIVITY REFLECTION WKST due tomorrow

Tuesday

QUESTION: 

How do constellations move in the sky?

1. Lesson Vocab & Envelope

2. Make a MODEL:  Planisphere /Star Chart

3.  Apply/Practice... Let's practice USING your planishere - WKST / handout

4.  Tracking Constellations Activity: Collect Data & Observe Constellation Patterns - WKST / handout

5.  CONSTELLATIONS Writing Assignment - Write in Google Classroom, Share & Turn In 

Assignment:  None, bring planisphere and handout back to class tomorrow

Wednesday

QUESTION: 

How do constellations move in the sky?

1.  Finish Work: Apply/Practice... Let's practice USING your planishere - WKST / handout

2.  Tracking Constellations Activity: Collect Data & Observe Constellation Patterns - WKST / handout

Assignment:  Finish 3 of the 4 pages in your Star Charting Packet (we will do page 4 together in class tomorrow)

Thursday

QUESTION: 

How do constellations move in the sky?

1.  Finish YEARLY Tracking Constellations Activity: Collect Data & Observe Constellation Patterns - WKST / handout

2.  Video #1 (link on handout) & record what you noticed/learned from the video clip

3.  Video #2:   (link on handout) & record what you noticed/learned from the video clip

Assignment: Read science text pg.  297-299

Friday

QUESTION: 

How do constellations move in the sky?

Turn in Parachute Lab Reflection Page 2

1.  Group Work: Unit Assessment: Space Patterns - Complete Textbook pg. 308-311

2. Work Time: CER: How do constellations move?  Write in Google Classroom, Share & Turn In  

Assignment: complete CER in Google Classroom by Monday

Planning Ahead:

No major tests/projects this week