Unit 6: Earth & Space Systems

Friday 3/27

Agenda for Day

1. Planet Profile - work for 30-40 minutes on this project. Access Directions & Directions using the Google Classroom. Try to have it done by today.

2. Finish up any other work if you have time, but make Planet Profile your first priority for the week.

Opener 3/27

No Opener today. Take care of yourselves, take a break to enjoy the clean air!!

Thursday 3/26

Agenda for Day

1. Opener - 10 minutes

2. Scale Model Activity - On the Google Classroom.

Opener 3/26 (just do, no need to write in notebook)

It's really hard for us to fathom the size of the cosmos or even something smaller like our Solar System. It's surprising how much of it is just EMPTY SPACE!

Watch this video about making a "To Scale Model" of our Solar System in the desert. Then explain your ideas to the following questions to a family member at home.

1. What does it mean to make a "To Scale Model"

2. How does it feel for the Earth to be the size of a tiny blue marble?

3. What is inaccurate about the planetary motion in the video (think about modeling orbits)?

Opener Answer!

Wednesday 3/25

Agenda for Day

1. Planet Profile - work for 30-40 minutes on this project. Access Directions & Directions using the Google Classroom. Try to have it done by Friday.

Opener 3/25

Answer to some questions I've gotten:

1. If you have a moon, asteroid, or comet as your object it might be hard to get all the information. For moons, when finding the distance to Sun and length of year, just use the information for that moon's planet.

2. There are supposed to be TWO drawings. One of the object from space (what would it look like from far away as you approach) and one of what the surface or inside would look like (use your imagination).

3. If you are having trouble getting pictures in the document, try taking a picture with your computer. I would love to see ORIGINAL DRAWINGS. Not stuff you got off the Internet.

YOU CAN DO THIS!!

Tuesday 3/24

Agenda for Day

1. Planet Profile - work for 30-40 minutes on this project. Access Directions & Directions using the Google Classroom. Try to have it done by Friday.

Opener 3/24

Check this Document to figure out which planet, moon, or other solar system object you will research for the "Planet Profile" assignment

A - Planet Profile Groups

Monday 3/23

Agenda for Day

1. Do the Opener in your notebook - 10 minutes

2. Solar System Tour - Turn in tour notes on google classroom - 30 minutes

Tomorrow you will be assigned one of your preferred solar system object to research for this project. We will also have an optional Zoom meeting on Tuesday at 1pm to answer any questions and just go over the assignment.

Opener 3/23

Can you write our solar system's planets in order, just off the top of your head?

Use the following resource to check you ideas and see pictures of the planets in order

After looking through the pictures, what categories could you use to classify the planets?

Friday 3/20

Agenda for Day

No New Work. If you need more time to finish the work from this week, please use today. We will start a new project on Monday. Please email Mr Gottheiner if you have any question, he's available to help.

Opener 3/20

If you need a nice musical escape...I've been enjoying this. Happens every day at 4pm PST.

Thursday 3/19

Agenda for Day

1. Do Opener in your notebook - 5 minutes

2. Modeling Orbits Lab - 40 minutes

Go to the google classroom to complete the Modeling Orbits lab. Please email Mr Gottheiner with any questions.

Opener 3/19

What factors do you think affect the force of gravity?

Opener Answer!

Wednesday 3/18

Agenda for Day

1. Do Opener in your notebook - 5 minutes

2. Exploring Gravity - 40 minutes

Click on the link above and go through the powerpoint. Use it to complete the assignment linked to the google classroom.

If you're healthy, be sure to get outside and go for a vigorous walk or run. Keep 6 feet distance from people who are not part of your family.

Opener 3/18

If gravity is pulling the Moon and Earth together, why don't they crash into each other?

Opener Answer!

Tuesday 3/17

Agenda for Day

1. Do Opener in your notebook - 5 minutes

2. Earth's Tilt p. 81 - 40 minutes

Click on the link above and go through the powerpoint. Use it to complete the assignment linked to the google classroom. Do NOT use the paper I handed out in class as I can not collect it. You will need to use the Explore Learning website to get the data.

If you turned in the assignment last Friday before leaving, you are done with this assignment and don't have to do it on the google classroom.

Opener 3/17

What is the summer and winter solstice?

When it is summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, which direction is the Northern Hemisphere pointed?

Opener Answer!

Monday 3/16

Agenda for Day

1. Do Opener in your notebook - 10 minutes

2. Reason for Seasons p. 83 - 30 minutes

Click on the link above and go through the powerpoint. Use it to complete the front and back of the worksheet that should be taped already on page 83. If you do not have the worksheet click here to print your own.

Email Mr Gottheiner if you have any questions, and hope you're staying healthy both physically and emotionally!!