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Star Lesson Plan
Star Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Lesson Activity 7 (Day 8)
Unit Title Taking A Closer Look at Space
Objective Students will read for information in order to compare the physical characteristics of three stars.
Alignment Maryland State Curriculum Indicator Science
Grade 4
2.0 Earth/Space Science
D. Astronomy
1. Identify and describe the variety of objects in the universe through first-hand
observations using the unaided eye, binoculars or telescopes or videos and/or
pictures from reliable sources
b. Identify the sun as the Earth’s closest star
c. Recognize that stars are like the sun, some are smaller and some larger
d. Recognize and describe that the stars are not all the same in apparent
brightness
1.0 Skills and Processes
D. Technology
3. Examine and modify models and discuss their limitations
a. Explain that a model is a simplified imitation of something and that a model's
value lies in suggesting how the thing modeled works
Grade 5
2.0 Earth/Space Science
D. Astronomy
1. Identify and compare properties, location, and movement of celestial objects in
our solar system
a. Recognize that like all planets and stars, the Earth is spherical
ISTE Standards
1. Creativity and Innovation
-Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop
innovative products and processes using technology.
2. Research and Information Fluency
-Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information
3. Communication and Collaboration
-Students use digital media and environments to communication and work
collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and
contribute to the learning of others.
Formative Students will be assessed on their ability to distinguish the characteristics of the three stars.
Assessment/
Scoring Tool for BCPS One Quiz
Exemplary 10- Student correctly distinguishes all of the characteristics of each star into the correct
Response “bucket”
9- Student makes one error
8- Student makes two errors
7- Student makes three errors
Etc…
Learning Visual Auditory
Preferences Kinesthetic Tactile
Field Dependent Active
Materials Computers
Fill in the blank worksheet
Graphic organizer
Vocabulary star – a huge ball of glowing gas that appears as a bright point in the night sky
sun – a huge ball of gases around which the Earth and other planets of the solar system revolve