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.
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.
(This information is taken from the Delaware Department of Education website under Science Education Unit Templates)
-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.
(This information is taken from the Delaware Department of Education website under Science Education Unit Templates)