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Phenomenon:
Phenomenon:
Earth has many satellites moving in three different orbits. Inner satellites move faster than outer satellites.
Student Task:
Student Task:
Construct an explanation for what causes a satellite to orbit Earth. Develop a model to describe patterns of motion for satellites in different orbits.
Model
Model
Students develop a model to
Investigate
Investigate
Students plan and carry out an investigation to
Obtain Information
Obtain Information
Students read to obtain information about
Analyze Data
Analyze Data
Students analyze and interpret data to
Explanation:
Exemplar explanation goes here...
Application (Optional STEM Project):
Application (Optional STEM Project):
Students
NGSS Standard:
NGSS Standard:
MS-PS2-4. Construct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of interacting objects (systems).
Utah SEEd Standard:
Utah SEEd Standard:
Grade 7 (7.1.5): Engage in argument from evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions within a system are attractive and dependent upon the masses of interacting objects.
Recommended Teaching Sequence:
Recommended Teaching Sequence:
Day 1:
Day 2:
Formative Assessment:
Formative Assessment:
Use what students have written in their science notebooks as a formative assessment, including
Do students understand that
Lesson Contributor:
Charles Matthews, STEM Coordinator, Park City School District
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