Karley Royal Unit Lesson Stansbury EDRL 451A

STATE STANDARDS

OBJECTIVES
1) 2) 3)

Science

N.5.A.3. Record-keeping: Students know how to draw conclusions from scientific evidence. N.5.B.3. Collaboration: Students know the benefits of working with a team and sharing findings. E.5.B.2. Components of the Universe: Students know the solar system includes the Sun, planets, and moons. E.5.B.4. Celestial Motion: Students know there are cyclical patterns of observable objects in the solar system. RI.4.1. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. RI.4.4. Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.

4)
5) 6) 7)

Student will name all four of the terrestrial planets Student will identify key characteristics of individual terrestrial planets Student will build upon prior knowledge and reevaluate misconceptions Student will connect prior knowledge to content related vocabulary Students will use technology to organize, research, and/or compose assignments. Students will actively participate in collaborative assignments and discussions. Student will demonstrate their knowledge of weekly unit content through measured assessment

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
How do terrestrial planets differ? How are they similar? Compare and contrast characteristics

Reading

How is a planet affected by its position relative to the sun? What features are necessary on a planet to sustain human life?

Learning plan
Day 1

Technology, text set, thinking maps

Objective alignment
1,2,3,4,5,6

Introduction Day: Test Set Pre-reading Technology activity, hook, vocabulary preview During reading activity, notemaking Post reading, RAFT assignment research Raft modeling, composing Technology

Day 2

1,2,3,4,

Day 3

1,2,3,4,5,6

Day 4 Day 5

Technology

1,2,3,4,5 1,2,6,7

Game , reflection, Thinking Maps review, assessment Technology

Objectives: 1, 2

Written by Joanna Cole Illustrated by Bruce Degen All is going well for Miss Frizzle's field trip into the solar system, until an asteroid damages one of the bus's taillights! A fun romp all the way to the outer planets (and Pluto). Written by Giles Sparrow An imaginary tour of the inner planets. The book provides statistics and diagrams and discusses the physical properties and conditions of the inner planets of the solar system

Written and Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg Two boys are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is magically hurled through space

SmartBoard Interactive video on how movement of planets around the Sun is related to gravitational forces

http://funschool.kaboose.com/gl oberider/space/games/game_planet _pursuit.html Educational planet trivia and space exploration online game to help kids learn about the solar system.

http://www.brainpop.com/science/space /solarsystem/preview.weml BrainPop is an educational website that provides animated curricular content that engages students and boosts achievement.

Objectives: 1, 2

Part I: Guess Each group is given a bag filled with slips of paper. Group members must go around taking turns reading characteristics of their mystery planet. When they are finished, the group will predict which planet their slips are describing.

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Part II: Reveal Each group will select one representative to declare their groups guess and pull out the mystery planet from their sealed bag at the front of the class. Each bag will contain a mini planet revealing their mystery planet.

Group #2

Objectives: 1,2,3

False False False False False False False False False

True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True T/F False False False False False False False False False

Directions

The class will be given 5 true and false statements relating to the chapter, Inner Planets. Each student must write down true or false for each statement. As a class, students will share explanations for their answers.

T/F True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True

Objectives: 1,2,3

False False False False False False False False False

True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True T/F False False False False False False False False False

T/F Statements
1. 2.

Mercury is the hottest planet because it is closest to the sun Earth is the only planet with mountains, volcanoes, and water Planets' atmospheres never change The earth rotates the same direction as a clock Earth is the only planet known to support life

3. 4. 5.

T/F True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True True

Objectives: 1,2,4

Context of how it Definition (based on was used context) in words) your Definition (in own own words

Word
Examples or related words

This vocabulary activity would be completed using a modified version combining the Frayer Model and Stephens Vocabulary Elaboration.

Picture
Because of its thinner atmosphere and great distance from the sun, Mars is a cold planet (pg 101).

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10)

Vocabulary List terrestrial planets period of rotation year revolution prograde rotation retrograde rotation greenhouse effect NASA atmosphere sediment

Gaseous mass surrounding a planet

Climate Stratosphere Ozone layer Clouds

Atmosphere

What are the names of the terrestrial or inner planets? What is their order, from closest to farthest, to the sun? What are some key characteristics of Mercury? Venus? Earth Mars? What is the Green House effect? Why would thin air be a problem for sustaining human life? Even though Mercury is closest to the sun, why isnt it the hottest planet in our solar system? In Roman culture, Venus is the goddess of love. Based on the reading, why do you think our second planet was named after her? Why are terrestrial (inner) planets warmer than gaseous (outer) planets? What was the most exciting thing you learned from the reading? Why? Why do you think we should study outer space and planets?

Key:

Text explicit

Text implicit

Experience-based

Chapter 4.2: The Inner Planets

Topic Mercury: Closest to the Sun Notes
The smaller the planet the lesser the gravity Slow rotation 1 Mercurian day= 59 Earth days Short years 1.5 Mercuriand days = 1 revolution Rotates clockwise Atmosphere Dense Mostly Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse Effect Hottest planetary surface Volcanic Perfect distance from the sun Able to retain water NASA Study space exploration Earth Science Enterprise Study human affect on global environment

Personal Connection

Venus: Earths Twin?

Earth: An Oasis in Space

Goldilocks: Not too hot not too cold

Mars: Our Intriguing Neighbor

Atmosphere Thin Cold planet Water in the form of ice Some evidence of past liquid water Volcanos Largest mountains in the solar system Human exploration?

Air pressure is three times lower on the surface of Mars than the air pressure where most planes fly on Earth.

Students will be given time to research out their perspective role for their RAFT activity using available resources including internet.

Examples:
Earth Space Pioneer Martian Sun Dear Abby Family Explorers Self Article Letter Brochure Diary Feeling Blue Testimonial Join us! Inner Circle

Sun
Dear Diary,

Self

Diary

Inner Circle

I dont know if it is just me, but things with my friends seem to be changing. I used to feel like I was the center of their universe but now they are forming their own inner

planet circle. I know Mercury is dense but he used to my closest friend. Now he is so
two-faced! When he faces me, he is warm but when I turn away he is like a different planetso cold. Venus is such a copycat; she is trying to be like Earth. Earth gets all the attention! And Mars, ugh! Always changing. Do you want water or not? Thick to thin

atmosphere? It makes me head spin. I dont know if I like the evolution of this friendship
revolution. Sun

Students will be given time to complete their RAFT by typing up a final draft, using graphic design for their brochure, or recording a song on garageband.

Technologies

Students will be given mixed up tree maps. They will be required to reorganize the planetary order and characteristics on the tree maps.
Those who finish early can study their notes and

vocabulary to prepare for Inner Planet Jeopardy

Inner Planets
Health Supplies Tools Personal Items Food

 Students will be given a couple minutes to study notes and vocabulary before playing the game. The game will be displayed using a projector or SmartBoard The class will be separated into teams and play for points.

Click Here to Play

True/False: Circle whether you think the answer is T (true) or F (false)

T/F T/F T/F T/F Earth is the only planet with active volcanoes Mercury has a thicker atmosphere than Venus Earth and Venus are similar in size A planet's distance from the sun has a major factor in its weather conditions

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the correct answer with the space provided
___ Mercurian days = 59 Earth days NASA stands for __________________________ Mars has a _______ (thin/ thick) atmosphere Prograde rotation spins in a _______ (clockwise/counterclockwise) direction Retrograde rotation spins in a ___________(clockwise/ counterclockwise) direction

Multiple Choice: Select the most correct answer to the following questions
Which is the correct order of planets from closest to farthest from sun? a) Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars b) Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth c) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars d) Venus, Mercury, Mars, Earth Venus has the hottest planetary surface because a) it is the closest to the sun b) its thick atmosphere traps heat c) just below its surface is liquid lava d) it has the most volcanoes

Short Answer: Answer the following questions

What is the greenhouse effect? Which planet has the largest mountains in the solar system?

Match : Draw a line to match the following terms

Mars Venus Mercury Earth revolution year terrestrial planets atmosphere sediment
closest to the sun the motion of a body orbiting another body in space small, dense, rocky planets Earth's twin gaseous mass surrounding a planet an oasis in space mineral or organic matter deposited by water, air, or ice our intriguing neighbor the time that a planet takes to go around the sun once

Essay Question: Write your answers in a complete sentences

What would happen if Earth moved closer or farther away from the sun? How would this effect the environment? Explain.