Earth's Place in the Solar System
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Activity One (1)
Activity Two (2)
Activity Three (3)
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Science/Earth Science/Fourth Grade
S4E2-Students
will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and
will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining
sequence of the phases of the moon.C.
Demonstrate the revolution of the earth around the sun and the earth's
tilt to explain the seasonal changes.
D. Demonstrate the relative size and order from the sun of the planets in the solar system.
D. Demonstrate the relative size and order from the sun of the planets in the solar system.
Activity One (1)
1.
The Sun and the Earth!!!- This lesson will help students understand
the relationship between the Earth and the Sun and how they relate to
the seasons.
2. PLO - The students will have a basic understanding of why there are four different seasons, which are created by the Sun's positioning around the Earth.
3. Web Site/Materials- http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/g35/seasons
Computer with Internet Access
Writing and drawing materials
Maps of northern and southern hemispheres
4. Procedures
2. Turn off the computer.
3. Give the students writing and drawing materials.
4. Show them an example of what they will be doing.
5. Have them construct the Earth. Draw the Sun in the four different positions that create the four seasons.
5. Product: The students will demonstrate their understanding by making a diagram of the Earth and the Sun during the different seasons.
2. PLO - The students will have a basic understanding of why there are four different seasons, which are created by the Sun's positioning around the Earth.
3. Web Site/Materials- http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/g35/seasons
Computer with Internet Access
Writing and drawing materials
Maps of northern and southern hemispheres
4. Procedures
2. Turn off the computer.
3. Give the students writing and drawing materials.
4. Show them an example of what they will be doing.
5. Have them construct the Earth. Draw the Sun in the four different positions that create the four seasons.
5. Product: The students will demonstrate their understanding by making a diagram of the Earth and the Sun during the different seasons.
Activity Two (2)
1. Solar System Coloring Activity-Students
will pick between the Earth and Sun and color it using the internet and
computer.
2. PLO - The students will learn many facts about the Earth and sun, and they will also be able to identify what they look like.
3. Web Site and Materials-http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/coloring_book/index_java.html
Computer
Internet
4. Procedures 1. Students will explore the website linked above.
2. Next, they will select Earth and Sun.
3. They will review the facts of the Earth and Sun.
4. They will then color both Earth/Sun.
5. Product: Students will be able to explain many facts about the Earth and the Sun.
2. PLO - The students will learn many facts about the Earth and sun, and they will also be able to identify what they look like.
3. Web Site and Materials-http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/coloring_book/index_java.html
Computer
Internet
4. Procedures 1. Students will explore the website linked above.
2. Next, they will select Earth and Sun.
3. They will review the facts of the Earth and Sun.
4. They will then color both Earth/Sun.
5. Product: Students will be able to explain many facts about the Earth and the Sun.
Activity Three (3)
1. Voyage
through our Solar System-Take
a voyage through our Solar System examining the vast distances between
the planets.
2. PLO - Students will learn how to explore through space using technology (Computers), to learn about the distances between each planet.
3. Web Site/Materials- 1. http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es2701/es2701page01.cfm?chapter_no=27
2. Computer
3. Internet
4. Procedures
2. Students will look over this site.
3. Students will view a simulated voyage through the solar system.
5. Product: After the students have completed this activity, they will have new knowledge of how far apart the planets actually are.
2. PLO - Students will learn how to explore through space using technology (Computers), to learn about the distances between each planet.
3. Web Site/Materials- 1. http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es2701/es2701page01.cfm?chapter_no=27
2. Computer
3. Internet
4. Procedures
2. Students will look over this site.
3. Students will view a simulated voyage through the solar system.
5. Product: After the students have completed this activity, they will have new knowledge of how far apart the planets actually are.
| Software Reviews: |
 Published By: Microsoft Corporation How this topic can be used to enhance learning: The student's will use this program to write a short essay about Earth's place in the Solar System. Evaluation of the software: This is a simple software program for kids to understand. Critics say that this is a great software for children to learn in order for them to create a simple essay. |
 Title: Microsoft Paint (Microsoft Office) Published By: Microsoft Corporation How this topic can be used to enhance learning: Student's will use this program to draw a picture in paint. They will draw the planets, including Earth, in the order from the sun. Evaluation of the software: This is a simple software for kids to understand. After they have a basic understanding of the software they will be free to explore all aspects of paint. |
 Published By: Microsoft Corporation How this topic can be used to enhance learning: Take the Magic School Bus to explore space. Find out new facts about the Solar System. Evaluation of the software: This software is great for children in the Elementary level. They enjoy working with this program because it is so easy and fun to use. |
 Title: Solar System Published By: Nordic Software How this topic can be used to enhance learning: There are some great games that make learning about the solar system fun. Evaluation of the software: This software is easy to understand and is great for young students. |
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