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Week 4 Agenda
Week 4 Agenda
Day 16: How does Earth Protect Us?
Day 16: How does Earth Protect Us?
Learning Goals:
SWBAT explore Earth’s place in the universe and elaborate how its systems benefit humans.
Week's Focus: Earth & Space
Week's Focus: Earth & Space
BQ: How does Earth Protect us?
BQ: How does Earth Protect us?
Earth's Atmosphere is subject to Gravity!
Earth's Atmosphere is subject to Gravity!
Gravity plays a crucial role in keeping the atmosphere bound to the planet.
Gravity is vital for numerous processes that sustain life and the environment on Earth. It retains the atmosphere, drives the water cycle, shapes landforms, influences biological functions, generates tides, regulates climate, and keeps the planet in a stable orbit. Without gravity, the conditions necessary for life as we know it would not exist.
Weight Vs. Mass! There's a difference...
Weight Vs. Mass! There's a difference...
Mass is a measure of the amount of matter (recall Week 2: Physical Science!) in an object, is constant regardless of location, and is measured in kilograms.
Weight is the gravitational force acting on an object, varies with the strength of the gravitational field, and is measured in newtons (Newtons is the unit for the magnitude of all forces).
Earth's Systems
The Earth's systems that help protect the planet and support life include the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the geosphere (sometimes called lithosphere), the biosphere, and the magnetosphere.
Each of these systems plays a crucial role in maintaining environmental stability and shielding life from various threats.
Weight Versus Mass Quick Video
Preparation
Preparation
Day 16 - Before the Day Begins:
Print the Earth is a System worksheets for every student.
Review the Teacher Instructions - Gravity Jump Lab
Optional Google Slides for the activity: Gravity Jump Lab Teacher Presentation
Print the worksheets for Gravity Jump Lab for every student OR have all students complete the DIGITAL Google Slides while completing the lab.
RECOMMENDATION: If you are assigning the lab worksheet DIGITALLY:
Upload the Google Slides: DIGITAL Gravity Jump Activity in Google Classroom as an Assignment and be sure to change "Students can view file" to "Make A Copy for Each Student". This will automatically create the Digital assignment available to every student enrolled in the Google Classroom roster.
If you do not have a Google Classroom, you can share the DIGITAL Gravity Jump Activity as "View Only" and have each student "Make a Copy" of the Google Slides.
Gather the measuring tapes for the Gravity Jump Lab activity and designate a spot (or multiple spots) for students to jump and collect data.
Tasks for the Day
Tasks for the Day
Tasks for Day 16
Tasks for Day 16
1) Earth's Systems: Earth is a System Worksheet: Guide the students to complete the worksheet as a whole-class. (Est. 20 minutes)
2) Activity: Gravity Jump Lab:
(Pre-Lab) - Page 1 in worksheet. Have students complete the Pre-Lab independently. The Pre-Lab includes a short video differentiating between Mass and Weight, a table to complete, and 2 review questions. Review the correct answers and move on to Task 1.
(Task 1) - Page 2 in worksheet. Have students complete the Calculating Weight Around the Solar System. If students are uncomfortable sharing their weight, they can make one up. The purpose of this task is to display how weight changes depending on the gravitational force. Each planet in our solar system has a different gravitational pull making any object weigh differently. When the class is finished with their calculations, continue to Task 2.
(Task 2) - Bottom of page 2 in worksheet. Have students complete the first round of jumping and collect the data for the table in task Jumping on Earth. When students are done jumping 5 trials, scaffold them in calculating the average length (Add all trials, then divide by 5). Continue to Task 3.
(Task 3) - Page 3 in worksheet. Have students complete the table for Jumping Around the Solar System. This task includes calculations
(Post Lab) - Page 4 in worksheet. Have students complete the Analysis and Conclusion Questions in groups.
(Est Total Time - 50 minutes)
Supplementary Materials:
Supplementary Materials:
Resources & Materials
Resources & Materials
Grading Recommendations
Grading Recommendations
Grade the "Earth is a System" worksheet by completion (C) or not completed (NC)
Evaluate the students' performance and participation during the Gravity Jump Lab Activity. Grade their lab report as followed:
Not Yet Met Expectations = The student shows no evidence or no clear understanding how the gravitational force affects the weight of objects and mass is different from weight.
Nearly Met Expectations = The student has some knowledge of how the gravitational force affects the weight of objects and mass is different from weight.
Met Expectations = The Student has a clear understanding of how the gravitational force affects the weight of objects and mass is different from weight.
NGSS
NGSS
MS-ESS1-2: Earth's Place in the Universe
Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS2-1: Earth's Place in the Universe
Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.
MS-PS2-2: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
Students should be able to construct and present arguments that gravitational interactions are attractive forces dependent on the mass of the objects.
Day 17: What is beyond the Milky Way Galaxy?
Day 17: What is beyond the Milky Way Galaxy?
Learning Goals:
SWBAT elaborate space objects and learn what is beyond the galaxy and solar system we live in.
Week's Focus: Earth & Space Science
Week's Focus: Earth & Space Science
EQ: What is Beyond the Milky Way Galaxy?
EQ: What is Beyond the Milky Way Galaxy?
Photo Credit: https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/did-you-know/
Celestial Objects - Space Rocks!
Comet: Ice, dust, and rock; forms a coma and tail near the Sun.
Asteroid: Rock and metal; found mostly in the asteroid belt.
Meteoroid: Small particles from comets or asteroids.
Meteor: Streak of light from a meteoroid burning up in the atmosphere.
Meteorite: A meteoroid or asteroid fragment that reaches the Earth's surface.
Photo Credit: https://sciencenotes.org/difference-between-meteoroids-meteors-meteorites-comets-and-asteroids/
Preparation
Preparation
Day 17 - Before the Day Begins:
Review and prepare the Name that Planet Review Game presentation slides.
Print the Objects in the Solar System Worksheet for each student.
Print the Solar System Objects Worksheet for each student.
Review the optional presentations available: A Tour of the Solar System & Solar System Celestial Objects
Tasks for the Day
Tasks for the Day
Tasks for Day 17
Tasks for Day 17
1) Game: Name that Planet: For remediation, play the Name that Planet Game by presenting the Google Slide presentation to the class. Take note of how many students have an understanding of the planets and solar system compared to students who had no prior knowledge. (Est. 20 minutes)
2) Notes: Scale of Space Arrangements: Guide students in completing the 2 worksheets where they will have to inquire, compare and explore the different celestial objects and their sizes. (Est. 45 minutes)
Supplementary Materials:
Supplementary Materials:
Resources & Materials
Resources & Materials
Grading Recommendations
Grading Recommendations
Evaluate the two "Space Objects" worksheets by completion (C) or not completed (NC)
NGSS
NGSS
MS-ESS1-2: Earth's Place in the Universe
Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
Days 18-20: Can you Create a Habitable and Sustainable Planet?
Days 18-20: Can you Create a Habitable and Sustainable Planet?
Learning Goals:
SWBAT apply concepts learned and develop a model of a planet with an sustaining ecosystem and life.
Week's Focus: Earth & Space Science
Week's Focus: Earth & Space Science
EQ: Can you create a habitable and sustainable planet?
EQ: Can you create a habitable and sustainable planet?
The goal is to have students be CREATIVE and create a sustainable and habitable planet by applying concepts learned in 7th and 8th grade science.
Preparation
Preparation
Day 18 - Before the Day Begins:
Print the Out of this World Brochure Project for each student.
Review the Out of this World Brochure Project Presentation (has an example of a brochure).
Tasks for Day 18 - Day 20
Tasks for Day 18 - Day 20
Out of this World Brochure Project
This project include 3 different criterias where students will have to apply concepts learned from Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth & Space Science. The goal is to get students to be VERY CREATIVE --> This can be nonfiction or fiction!
Have students create a brochure (cardstock paper posters) and artistically design their planet on a styrofoam sphere.
Guide students in each criteria:
A) Planetary Basics
B) Ecology (Ecosystems)
C) Environmental Science
(Please modify this project to make it best for your class by removing criterias or an entire part)
OPTIONAL: Administer a Gallery Walk or assign Presentations on the last day!
Supplementary Materials or Alternative Projects:
Supplementary Materials or Alternative Projects:
Resources & Materials
Resources & Materials
Grading Recommendations
Grading Recommendations
Evaluate the project as followed: Not Yet Met Expectations , Nearly Met Expectations, and Met Expectations.
Not Yet Met Expectations = The student shows no evidence in the interconnection of different science topics and the specifics of each criteria in the rubric.
Nearly Met Expectations = The student has some knowledge of the interconnection of different science topics and the specifics of each criteria in the rubric.
Met Expectations = The Student has a clear understanding of the interconnection of different science topics and the specifics of each criteria in the rubric.
NGSS
NGSS
MS-ESS1-2: Earth's Place in the Universe
Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
Congratulations!
You Completed Week 4 in Summer School!
Students should now have an understanding of:
Earth's systems and how it protects the planet and living,
gravitational forces,
how to calculate weight dependent on mass of objects,
the planets in the solar system,
how to differentiate between celestial objects,
the scale of space,
how science subjects are interconnected,
and how planets are habitable and sustainable.
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