(OLD) Assessment 2.1

This assessment is somewhat different from our other assessments. The students are given a choice for each part between two options and then use the information they learn to construct an argument in the last part. While I like the choice this provides it does create more work to plan and it is not always the case that different activities are equally beneficial.

8th Grade Assessment 2.1 Plan

Teacher Directions

Student Document 2.1

Student Document

Assessment 2.1 Part 1 - Rovers

Students read about rover design and how a low gravity environment influences design. They then write a paragraph explaining this influence.

Assessment 2.1 Part 1 - Spacestation

Assessment 2.1 Part 1 - Space Station

Students watch videos about how things move in the Space Station. Then they write a summary of how things behave differently in that environment.

Assessment 2.1 Part 2 - Gravity Calculations

aSSESSMENT 2.1 pART 2 - gRAVITY cALCULATIONS

Students use the force of gravity equation to explore the relationship between mass, distance, and force of gravity.

Assessment 2.1 Part 2 - Strength of Gravitational Force

aSSESSMENT 2.1 pART 2 - sTRENGTH OF A gRAVITATIONAL fORCE

Students use a simulation to explore the relationship between mass, distance, and force of gravity.

Assessment 2.1 Part 3 - Orbital Paths

Students use a simulation on orbital paths to explore the role gravity plays in the motion of solar system bodies.

Assessment 2.1 Part 3 - Formation of the Solar System

Students research how gravity was involved in the formation of the solar system/

Assessment 2.1 Part 4

Assessment 2.1 Part 4 - SuperHero Alien

Students use what they learned in the assessment to explain what is happening in a scenario and propose a solution. The scenario is an alien is living on an asteroid and is strong enough to jump into space. He travels to Earth thinking he can act as a superhero on our planet, but finds out that not only is he unable to fly, but he can hardly walk. Why does this happen?

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