CCGPS Earth Science Plan Unit 1 Curriculum Map
DeKalb Alternative School 2015-2016 School Year
Ms. Augustin 6th Grade
Unit 1Astronomy
Tentative Dates - August 10-September 11(25 Days)
Unit 1Astronomy
Tentative Dates - August 10-September 11 (25 Days)
Day 1 / Day 2 / Day 3 / Day 4 / Day 5Course Pre-Assessment
Individual Student FLP
MI/Learning Style Inventory
Review Syllabus
Discuss Classroom Norms, Rules, Expectations, & Routines
Scientific Method & Lab Safety / S6E1.Students will explore current scientific views of the universe and how those views evolved.
a. Relate the Nature of Science to the progression of basic historical scientific models (geocentric, heliocentric) as they describe our solar system, and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.
- Inquiry Learning
a. Relate the Nature of Science to the progression of basic historical scientific models (geocentric, heliocentric) as they describe our solar system, and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.
- FLP
- Set-Up Interactive Notebook
a. Relate the Nature of Science to the progression of basic historical scientific models (geocentric, heliocentric) as they describe our solar system, and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.
- Virtual Videos
- Lab
a. Relate the Nature of Science to the progression of basic historical scientific models (geocentric, heliocentric) as they describe our solar system, and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.
- Review Notes in Interactive Notebook Stations Review
- Assessment
Day 6 / Day 7 / Day 8 / Day 9 / Day 10
S6E1.Students will explore current scientific views of the universe and how those views evolved.
a. Relate the Nature of Science to the progression of basic historical scientific models (geocentric, heliocentric) as they describe our solar system, and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.
- Vocab
a. Relate the Nature of Science to the progression of basic historical scientific models (geocentric, heliocentric) as they describe our solar system, and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.
- Investigating Theories
- Mini video
a. Relate the Nature of Science to the progression of basic historical scientific models (geocentric, heliocentric) as they describe our solar system, and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.
- Constructive writing
a. Relate the Nature of Science to the progression of basic historical scientific models (geocentric, heliocentric) as they describe our solar system, and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.
- Virtual Videos
- Lab
a. Relate the Nature of Science to the progression of basic historical scientific models (geocentric, heliocentric) as they describe our solar system, and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.
- Review Notes in Interactive Notebook Stations Review
Day 11 / Day 12 / Day 13 / Day 14 / Day 15
S6E1.
b. Describe the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and the universe.
- Project
b. Describe the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and the universe.
- Project
c. Compare and contrast the planets in terms of Size relative to the earth Surface and atmospheric features Relative distance from the sun Ability to support life
- FLP
- Project
c. Compare and contrast the planets in terms of Size relative to the earth Surface and atmospheric features Relative distance from the sun Ability to support life
- Virtual Videos
d. Explain the motion of objects in the day/night sky in terms of relative position.
- Review Notes in Interactive Notebook Stations Review
Day 16 / Day 17 / Day 18 / Day 19 / Day 20
S6E1.
e. Explain that gravity is the force that governs the motion in the solar system.
- Vocab
e. Explain that gravity is the force that governs the motion in the solar system.
- Lab
f. Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors.
byexplainingthefollowing:
- FLP
- Illustration of above
f. Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors.
byexplainingthefollowing:
- Lab
f. Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors.
byexplainingthefollowing:
- Review Notes in Interactive Notebook Stations Review
Day 21 / Day 22 / Day 23 / Day 24 / Day 25
S6E2. Students will understand the effects of the relative positions of the earth, moon and sun.
a. Demonstrate the phases of the moon by showing the alignment of the earth, moon, and sun.
b. Explain the alignment of the earth, moon, and sun during solar and lunar eclipses.
Lecture and Discussion / S6E2. Students will understand the effects of the relative positions of the earth, moon and sun.
a. Demonstrate the phases of the moon by showing the alignment of the earth, moon, and sun.
b. Explain the alignment of the earth, moon, and sun during solar and lunar eclipses.
- Graphic Organizer
a. Demonstrate the phases of the moon by showing the alignment of the earth, moon, and sun.
b. Explain the alignment of the earth, moon, and sun during solar and lunar eclipses.
Models / S6E2. Students will understand the effects of the relative positions of the earth, moon and sun.
a. Demonstrate the phases of the moon by showing the alignment of the earth, moon, and sun.
b. Explain the alignment of the earth, moon, and sun during solar and lunar eclipses.
Lab / S6E2. Students will understand the effects of the relative positions of the earth, moon and sun.
a. Demonstrate the phases of the moon by showing the alignment of the earth, moon, and sun.
b. Explain the alignment of the earth, moon, and sun during solar and lunar eclipses.
- Review Notes in Interactive Notebook Stations Review
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