Unit 2 - Astronomy and Planetary Science
Lesson # and Approx. Date
FALL 2016 - NEW CURRICULUM
Lesson Plan & Main Concepts
(Click on the link below to access the lesson plan / details)
#13
September 21st
Lab Activity #1: Understanding the Earth's Seasons
(Ecliptic, Equinoxes and Solstices)
#17
September 27th
#18
September 28th
#19
October 2nd
#20
October 3rd
QUIZ #3: Our Solar System TODAY
Our Solar System - Comparing the Planets
Lab Activity #2: Models of Our Solar System
NOTE: PD DAY ON SEPTEMBER 29th - NO CLASS
Guest Speaker: Brian Cheaney
#23
October 6th
#24
October 10th
#26
October 12th
#27
October 13th
#28
October 16th
SES Lab Exercise #3: Lifecycle of Stars
ISP PERIOD TODAY, be sure to open and follow lesson plan for today.
Have a great weekend!
#29
October 17th
#30
October 18th
Parent - Teacher Interviews today - all classes are shortened
#31
October 19th
Unit 1 & 2 Review: Astronomy and Planetary Science & Kahoots!
Unit 1 & 2 Review
Online Crossword Puzzles (Great for Review and practice)
FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITY: University of Waterloo -
Earth Science Museum - November 15th
#32
October 20th
Unit 1 & 2 Test: Astronomy and Planetary Science
(Incl. Introduction to Earth Science - first week of class)