|
Date |
Objective/ Procedure |
Handouts/ Labs |
Homework |
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3/23 |
Constellations-1
TSWBAT
1.
Keep track of the Moon phases in a Moon Log
& measure the
Shadow Length
of the flagpole2.Make a star
constellation finder in preparation for the Star lab activities later in
the week
3. Discuss the evolution
of stars, life spans of stars, and the different kinds of stars
NJCCCS
5.1 &
5.9
|
|
Use star constellation finder
to try to see the constellations in the night sky |
|
3/24 |
Star Lab
TSWBAT
1. View the stars and locate
a major constellations in the winter and summer skies
2. Understand that stars
don't move, only "wobble", while the planets revolve and rotate
3. Discuss the mythology
associated with the constellations NJCCCS
5.1 &
5.9
|
|
Use star constellation finder to try
to see the constellations in the night sky |
|
3/25 |
Constellations-2
TSWBAT
1.In
groups research one of the
constellations of the night sky in order to construct a poster
2.
Name the stars of the
constellation, determine the season for viewing, and describe the Greek
myth about the group of stars
NJCCCS
5.1 &
5.9 |
50.
Constellations
|
Use star constellation finder to
try to see the constellations in the night sky |
|
3/26 |
Star Lab
TSWBAT
1. View the phases of the
moon and understand why the full moon is not seen each night
2. Understand the
differences between the moon in the summer and winter skies
3. Discuss the
brightest stars in the sky and how different planets are visible
at different times of the year NJCCCS
5.1 &
5.9
|
|
Use star constellation finder
to try to see the constellations in the night sky |
|
3/27 |
Constellations-3
TSWBAT
1.In
groups research one of the
constellations of the night sky in order to construct a poster
2.
Name the stars of the
constellation, determine the season for viewing, and describe the Greek
myth about the group of stars
3.
Keep track of the Moon phases in a Moon Log
& measure the
Shadow Length
of the flagpole
NJCCCS
5.1 &
5.9
|
Star Rubric |
Prepare for a test
next week:
Moon features,
phases of the moon, Craters, Asteroids, Meteoroids, Comets,
Theories about crater formation, constellations, Star Lab
information, Moon Phases Binder p. 47-51, notes, and labs |
