Science Core Curriculum Guide

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE 8th Grade Theme: Systems Unit 8-VIa Unit Question: What Systems are at Work in Our Universe? Focus Question: What is beyond Earth?

HSCE and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Level Key Concepts E5.1A describe the position and motion of our solar system in our galaxy and Solar System, origin, planets, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, atmospheres, the overall scale, structure and age of the universe(2) oxygen, nitrogen, water, constellations, Big Bang Theory, Milky Way Galaxy, E5.3A- explain how the solar system formed from a nebula of dust and gas in Spiral Galaxy, scientific notation, expanding universe, formation of the solar a spiral arm of the MWG (3) system, solar nebula, Planetesimals, inner planets, outer planets Cross Curricular Connections: ELA: Writing Scientific Explanations, Prentice Hall Literature: Making Tracks on Mars p427, Lots in Space p545, Sun Suckers and Moon Cruisers p 147, Almost a Summer Sky 593, All In One Teaching Resource (Astronomy): A Princess of Mars p 18, Words from Mars Fiction p 19, Move to Mars p 20 Social Studies: All In One Teaching Resource (Astronomy): Timeline p23, Earth from Space p 24, The Search for Life on Mars p 25, Inventions MATH: Scientific Notation Text: Prentice Hall Astronomy pp. 146 powers of ten, All In One Teaching Resource: A Year On Mars p27, Model the Mars Neighborhood p28, Martian Seasons in Days p29, analyzing data throughout unit, Career Pathways: Astronomer Text: Prentice Hall Astronomy pp. 1, Satellite Communication Text: Prentice Hall Astronomy pp, 64, Astronaut, aeronautical engineering, meteorology, computer engineering, engineering, aviation, Art: A Starry Night (Van Gough) Technology: presentation express, student edition on audio cd, Exam View Websites of interest: http://education.jsc.nasa.gov ,, http://physics.ccri.edu/observ.htm, http://www.physics.brown.edu/physics/commonpages/ladd , http://www.newscientistspace.com , http://www.dustbunny.com , www.astrosurf.com , www.badastronomy.com, http://www.umich.edu/~lowbrows/links/#club, http://www.science.resa.net (go to MASER then click on the link shown) April-June TEACHING OBJECTIVES AND RESOURCES Weeks 30-37

1. Determine prior knowledge/student understanding of GLCE. (Pre-Assessment Item(s))

2. Explain the formation of the universe  Text: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy pp148-151  Discover Activity: Prentice Hall Astronomy p 148 and Analyze Data Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p. 150  Transparencies: J47 3. Describe the scale and content of the universe  Text: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy pp 146-153  Math skills Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy -Scientific Notation pp. 146,147,179  All In One Teaching Resource: “The Expanding Universe” (guided reading and study) pp286-287  Video Explorations/DVD Library#5 –, Stars, Galaxies and the Universe- Field Trip

4. Describe different types of galaxies including the Milky Way Galaxy  Text: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p 144  Lab Zone-: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy(Try This)-A spiral galaxy p 145  Transparencies: J47  All In One Teaching Resource: “Galaxies” (guided reading and study), pp 280-281

5. Identify the objects that make up our solar system  Text: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy pp 72-77 and pp 104-107  Discover Activity Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p 72  Analyze data Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p 76  Discover Activity Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p 104  Target Reading Skill Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p 104  Transparencies: J 26, 28, 32, 44  All in One Teaching Resource, Comets, Asteroids and Meteors (guided reading and study), pp 207-208  All in One Teaching Resource- How Far is that Star? (skills lab), pp267-269 6. Design and create a model that describes the relationship between the sun and all that is in the solar system  Text: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy pg 71-75 , 95, 85 105  All in One Teaching Resource: Build a Model of the Solar System, (Chapter Project), pp 166-167  All in One Teaching Resource: Inner Planets”: pp188-192,” Outer Planets”: pp 196-200 (guided reading and study), “  Lab Zone Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy A Loopy Ellipse p 75  All In One Teaching Resource: “Observing The Solar System” (Review/Reinforce) p 176 SAMPLE BELLWORK/DO NOW SAMPLE ASSESSMENTS  What is the “Big Bang”?  Section pre/post assessment  The universe is explained to be “expanding”, what does this mean?  What does “The Big Bang Theory” try to explain  Explain different galaxies and how they are structured.  Flow Map and/or Layered Foldable-Formation of Universe  How does the Earth relate to the other planets  Layered Foldable and Bubble Maps: describe different galaxies  What is an asteroid?  Explanation: Is the universe expanding?  What is a meteoroid?  Venn Diagram comparing planets  Create a table that compares 3 different solar system bodies  Bubble Maps and Layered Foldable identifying objects in the SS  Draw a diagrams of the solar system and include the area known as  Make a foldable that includes asteroids, comets and meteoroids the Kuiper Belt  Design a “to scale” model of the SS  What is contained within our solar system?  Bubble Map-describing heliocentricity  What planets are known as the “inner planets”?  Explain what it means for something to be heliocentric  What planets are known as the “outer planets”?  Create a set of SS trading Cards: All in One Resource  How does the sun affect the objects in the solar system? p. 227- Take Home Project MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE 8th Grade Theme: Systems Unit 8-VIb Unit Question: What Systems are at Work in Our Universe? Focus Question: What forces act within our solar system?

HSCE and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Level Key Concepts P3.6C Explain how your weight on Earth could be different from your Weight, Mass, microgravity, Velocity, orbital velocity, escape velocity, weight on another planet (3) action/reaction, Newton’s first law of motion P2.2A Distinguish between the variables of distance, and velocity and describe the relationship between the two (2) Cross Curricular Connections: ELA: Writing Scientific Explanations, Prentice Hall Literature: Making Tracks on Mars p427, Lots in Space p545, Sun Suckers and Moon Cruisers p 147, Almost a Summer Sky 593, All In One Teaching Resource (Astronomy): A Princess of Mars p 18, Words from Mars Fiction p 19, Move to Mars p 20 Social Studies: All In One Teaching Resource (Astronomy): Timeline p23, Earth from Space p 24, The Search for Life on Mars p 25, Inventions MATH: Scientific Notation Text: Prentice Hall Astronomy pp. 146 powers of ten, All In One Teaching Resource: A Year On Mars p27, Model the Mars Neighborhood p28, Martian Seasons in Days p29, analyzing data throughout unit, Career Pathways: Astronomer Text: Prentice Hall Astronomy pp. 1, Satellite Communication Text: Prentice Hall Astronomy pp, 64, Astronaut, aeronautical engineering, meteorology, computer engineering, engineering, aviation, Art: A Starry Night (Van Gough) Technology: presentation express, student edition on audio cd, Exam View Websites of interest: http://education.jsc.nasa.gov ,, http://physics.ccri.edu/observ.htm, http://www.physics.brown.edu/physics/commonpages/ladd , http://www.newscientistspace.com , http://www.dustbunny.com , www.astrosurf.com , www.badastronomy.com, http://www.umich.edu/~lowbrows/links/#club, http://www.science.resa.net (go to MASER then click on the link shown)

Pacing TEACHING OBJECTIVES AND RESOURCES Weeks 30-37 7. April-JuneDifferentiate mass from weight  Text Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p17  Lab Zone Discover Activity Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p16  Additional Resources at end of unit: “What’s Going On?”- (Mass and Weight)

8. Explain conditions in space and how they are different from that of Earth  Text Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p 59  All In One Teaching Resource (Guided Reading and Study), “Using Space Science on Earth” p 133  Additional Resources at end of unit: (21st Century Explorer-NASA), “How Would Your Body Change in Space?”  Video Explorations/DVD/Video- DVD Library #5, The Solar System, Preview and Field Trip 9. Determine surface gravity and its effect on weight and mass Text Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy pp 16-19  All in One Teaching Resource “Gravity and Motion (Review and Reinforce) pp 57-60”  All in One Teaching Resource-“Weightlessness” (enrich)  p 130All in One Teaching Resource -“ Gravity on Mars”(Interdisciplinary Exploration) p 21  Transparencies: J5  Additional Resources at end of unit: AIMS “Can You Planet” pp51-55  Video Explorations/DVD/Video- DVD Library #2, Exploring Space-Preview  Video Explorations/DVD/Video-- DVD Library #3,Forces-Field Trip (relate to astronomy content) 10. Describe how velocity effects distance traveled  Lab Zone Prentice Hall Astronomy “What Force Moves A Balloon?” Discover Activity p 40  Video Explorations/DVD/Video-- DVD Library #3,Forces-Preview (relate to astronomy content)  Lab Zone DVD Library # 2 (9min) “Forced to Accelerate”  Text Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy pp 40-43, Analyze data Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p 43  All in One Teaching Resource “Science of Rockets” (Review, Reinforce) and (Enrich): pp 114-115  Transparencies: J16  All In One Teaching Resource, “ Making and Testing a Rocket” (Lab Investigation) pp 142-147  Additional Resources at end of unit: (Activities for Teachers)- “Acceleration and Height” pp 6-7, “Rolling Toys” pp 8-10  Technology Lab, Lab Zone DVD Library # 2 (5min) “Design and Build a Water Rocket” SAMPLE BELLWORK/DO NOW SAMPLE ASSESSMENTS  What is mass?  Pre and post assessments  What is weight?  Foldables: split foldable comparing mass and weight,  What are some differences between space and earth?  Double Bubble Map: differentiate between mass and weight  What is gravity?  Circle Map: Explain conditions in space and on Earth  Explain how the force of gravity may have an effect on a person’s  Multi-Flow Map: The Effect of Gravity on mass and weight weight.  Writing explanations: 1) explain how velocity influences distance and give evidence to support your claim. 2) Why is Earth considered “just right” and give evidence. 3) Explain how mass and weight are different from one another. MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE 8th Grade Theme: Systems Unit 8-VIc Unit Question: What Systems are at Work in Our Universe? Focus Question: How do objects in our solar system move?

HSCE and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Level Key Concepts P3.6A Explain and analyze the interaction between the sun and the moon and Moon, phases, eclipse, tides, gravitational pull, orbital motion Earths motion, the Earth (including orbital motion and gravity) (3) seasons, orbit, gravity, revolution, rotation, axis P2.1F Distinguish between rotation and revolution and describe and contrast the two (2) Cross Curricular Connections: ELA: Writing Scientific Explanations, Prentice Hall Literature: Making Tracks on Mars p427, Lots in Space p545, Sun Suckers and Moon Cruisers p 147, Almost a Summer Sky 593, All In One Teaching Resource (Astronomy): A Princess of Mars p 18, Words from Mars Fiction p 19, Move to Mars p 20 Social Studies: All In One Teaching Resource (Astronomy): Timeline p23, Earth from Space p 24, The Search for Life on Mars p 25, Inventions MATH: Scientific Notation Text: Prentice Hall Astronomy pp. 146 powers of ten, All In One Teaching Resource: A Year On Mars p27, Model the Mars Neighborhood p28, Martian Seasons in Days p29, analyzing data throughout unit, Career Pathways: Astronomer Text: Prentice Hall Astronomy pp. 1, Satellite Communication Text: Prentice Hall Astronomy pp, 64, Astronaut, aeronautical engineering, meteorology, computer engineering, engineering, aviation, Art: A Starry Night (Van Gough) Technology: presentation express, student edition on audio cd, Exam View Websites of interest: http://education.jsc.nasa.gov ,, http://physics.ccri.edu/observ.htm, http://www.physics.brown.edu/physics/commonpages/ladd , http://www.newscientistspace.com , http://www.dustbunny.com , www.astrosurf.com , www.badastronomy.com, http://www.umich.edu/~lowbrows/links/#club, http://www.science.resa.net (go to MASER then click on the link shown) April-June TEACHING OBJECTIVES AND RESOURCES Weeks 30-37 11. Describe the force that keeps planets and moons in orbit  Text: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy: pp 16-19  Teacher Demo : Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p19  Transparency : J6 12. Explain the relationship between the Earth and the Moon that causes the tides.  Text: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy pp26-27  Teacher demo Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p 26  Lab Zone Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy @ home activity p 27  All In One Teaching Resource, (Guided Reading and Study), Phases, Eclipses and Tides p66 13. Explain the relationship between the sun and the moon that causes the solar and lunar eclipses  Text: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy: pp 23-25  Active Art Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p 25  Transparencies: J9 and J10 14. Explain what causes the phases of the moon  Text: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy: pp 20-23  Discover Activity: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p. 20  All in One Moon Observations, (Chapter Project), p 43 Questions on page 68,  All in One Skills Lab: A “Moonth” of Phases, pp 69 and 70 (lab activity DVD Library: DVD4 (5min))  Skills Lab Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy pp 28-29  Active Art: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p 22 – use LED projector or flex cam

15. Explain the relationship between the Sun/Earth  Text: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy pp. 6-11,  Discover Activity Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p.6.  Build Inquiry Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy Lab p.12  Active Art Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy p. 11 – use lcd projector or flex cam  Video Exploration: DVD Library-DVD#2, Earth, Moon and Sun (9min)  Additional Resources @ end of unit-pp 56-57,The Changing Seasons

16. Construct a model that represent how Rotation and Revolution are different  Text: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy pp. 14-15  All in One Teaching Resource “Earth In Space” (Review/Reinforce) p. 50 17. Recognize that objects appear to move because the Earth rotates on its axis and orbits the sun  Text: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Astronomy pp 7-9 and pp 141-147  All In One Teaching Resource, “Earth In Space” (Guided Reading and Study),, p48  All in One Teaching Resource “Reasons For Seasons” (Skills Lab), pp 52 and 53  Lab Zone DVD Library #5 (6min) “Speeding Around The Sun”  All In One Teaching Resource: pp 202-204“Speeding Around The Sun”,(Design your own lab) 18. Determine mastery of GLCE (post assessment item(s)) and Scientific Explanation: Are the sun, moon and Earth a system?

SAMPLE BELLWORK/DO NOW SAMPLE ASSESSMENTS  Explain how the Earth stays in its own orbit  Design and Build a Telescope – Take Home Project- All in One  How do planets and moons move? Teaching Resource pp. 256-257  Imagine standing ocean side, what causes the tides?  Create a model of diagram of a solar or lunar eclipse  Differentiate between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse  Chart the phases of the moon-month long homework  Explain how a full moon appears.  Thinking Maps, Foldables, Graphic Organizers  How do moon phases appear?  Foldables, graphic organizers, thinking maps  Draw a diagram and explain how different phases of the moon occur.  Graphic organizer p57 –All In One Resource  They say there is a dark side of the moon, what does that mean?  Double Bubble Map- explain the relationship between the Sun/Earth  What causes day? What causes night? Draw and label picture.  Split Foldable- Compare and Contrast Rotation and Revolution  Why does it appear that the stars move in the night sky?  Explanation: Are the sun, moon and Earth a system?  Why does the sun seem to move across the sky?  How does the sun affect the Earth?  Differentiate between rotation and revolution