Planetary Systems
Overview-
The Planetary Systems unit
focuses on observable, predictable patterns of movement in the Sun, Earth, Moon
system including Moon phases, Sunriseand Sunset, rotation and revolution,
seasons and day/night. The influence of gravity and energy from the Sun on the
planets and other solar system objects is also addressed throughout the unit.
Technology is used in this unit to research information about the Solar System
and technology, such as satellites, used to study the planets, moons, asteroids
and Sun. The Planetary Systems unit is typically taught after the Transformation
of Energy unit and before the Ecosystems unit in eighth grade. Students collect
data on Moon phases, Sunrise and Sunset and tides and use this data to observe
visible patterns caused by the motion of the Sun, Moon and Earth. Modeling,
analyzing data and researching data from the internet are some methods used to
effectively teach this unit.
Big Ideas-
-The use of modeling
to demonstrated Earth, Sun, and Moon movements creating Moon phases, day/night,
seasons, and the amount of concentrated energy in particular locations around
the Earth.
-Students observe patterns in Moon phases, sunrise and sunset, and
tides with the use of daily data collection of this information on the
internet.
-Students observe the cycle of Moon phases and sunrise and sunset
throughout the unit and record this information in journals.
-The use of
scientific investigations allows students to explain the causes of seasons on
Earth and influence of gravity on weight and jump height on different
planets.
-Interactions between the Sun, Moon, and Earth are observed through
phenomena such as tides, seasons, Moon phases, day/night, and
eclipses.
-Great advances in information about Solar system objects have been
obtained through the use of science and technology.
The Planetary Systems unit
focuses on observable, predictable patterns of movement in the Sun, Earth, Moon
system including Moon phases, Sunriseand Sunset, rotation and revolution,
seasons and day/night. The influence of gravity and energy from the Sun on the
planets and other solar system objects is also addressed throughout the unit.
Technology is used in this unit to research information about the Solar System
and technology, such as satellites, used to study the planets, moons, asteroids
and Sun. The Planetary Systems unit is typically taught after the Transformation
of Energy unit and before the Ecosystems unit in eighth grade. Students collect
data on Moon phases, Sunrise and Sunset and tides and use this data to observe
visible patterns caused by the motion of the Sun, Moon and Earth. Modeling,
analyzing data and researching data from the internet are some methods used to
effectively teach this unit.
Big Ideas-
-The use of modeling
to demonstrated Earth, Sun, and Moon movements creating Moon phases, day/night,
seasons, and the amount of concentrated energy in particular locations around
the Earth.
-Students observe patterns in Moon phases, sunrise and sunset, and
tides with the use of daily data collection of this information on the
internet.
-Students observe the cycle of Moon phases and sunrise and sunset
throughout the unit and record this information in journals.
-The use of
scientific investigations allows students to explain the causes of seasons on
Earth and influence of gravity on weight and jump height on different
planets.
-Interactions between the Sun, Moon, and Earth are observed through
phenomena such as tides, seasons, Moon phases, day/night, and
eclipses.
-Great advances in information about Solar system objects have been
obtained through the use of science and technology.