3rd Hour Astronomy Assignments

Instead of a final exam, you will be doing a group project on creating a biodome on a celestial body(planet, moon, asteroid) of your choice. You will work in groups of 4. This project will be worth 10% of your grade. You will need to come up with a group name with your group members. The project will be due the week of finals January 19th- January 21st. The group assignments will be listed below.

Please complete the slide deck on the outer planets (Jovian Planets) by going to NASA's website.


Lesson Plans:
Content Objective: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the solar system by taking notes on a guided note sheet.
Language Objective: Students will write to explain the solar system on a guided note sheet.
ESS1.B:and HS-ESS1-4 Earth and the Solar System: Kepler’s laws describe common features of the motions of orbiting objects, including their elliptical paths around
the sun. Orbits may change due to the gravitational effects from, or collisions with, other objects in the solar system.

Choose one of the articles below from Newslea and then write up a summary using the ACE document provided below.

Lesson Plans:
HS-ESS1-2. Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe.
Content Objective: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the composition of matter in the universe by reading a Newslea article on the solar system.
Language Objective: Students will write to explain the solar system and matter in the universe on a guided activity using ACE writing standards.

Using the tinkercad program, make 2 models of the planets of your choice, making sure that the colors are correct and taking pictures of them and submitting them here.


Lesson plans:
HS-ETS1-4. Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.
Content standard: Students will use synthesis to made models of various objects using a cad program.
Language standard: Students will draw and discuss how they made models of various objects using a cad program.

We will be going over the solar system pear deck in class and then you will break into your groups, time permitting to organize your projects.


Lesson Plans:
Content Objective: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the solar system by taking notes on a pear deck activity on the solar system.
Language Objective: Students will write to explain the solar system on a guided activity using the pear deck app.
ESS1.B:and HS-ESS1-4 Earth and the Solar System: Kepler’s laws describe common features of the motions of orbiting objects, including their elliptical paths around
the sun. Orbits may change due to the gravitational effects from, or collisions with, other objects in the solar system.


https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1L6KkN4lhOxoIJmHza8_6U62AQl-GlXu2LwDyK7Av6Pc/edit?usp=sharing

You will be learning Tinkercad from Mrs. Sharkey and you will making a model of 2 planets of your choice using the program. We will start with a snowman. You will receive participation points for completing a snowman. Post a screen shot of your work.
Lesson plans:
HS-ETS1-4. Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.
Content standard: Students will use synthesis to made models of various objects using a cad program.
Language standard: Students will draw and discuss how they made models of various objects using a cad program.

You will be making a slide deck about the planets in the solar system. We will be starting with the inner planets.




Lesson Plans:
Content Objective: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the solar system by taking notes on a guided note sheet.
Language Objective: Students will write to explain the solar system on a guided note sheet.
ESS1.B:and HS-ESS1-4 Earth and the Solar System: Kepler’s laws describe common features of the motions of orbiting objects, including their elliptical paths around
the sun. Orbits may change due to the gravitational effects from, or collisions with, other objects in the solar system.

Fill out the form and go to NASA's Website. Click on the link to the Solar System Exploration.



Lesson Plans:
Content Objective: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the solar system by taking notes on a guided note sheet.
Language Objective: Students will write to explain the solar system on a guided note sheet.
ESS1.B:and HS-ESS1-4 Earth and the Solar System: Kepler’s laws describe common features of the motions of orbiting objects, including their elliptical paths around
the sun. Orbits may change due to the gravitational effects from, or collisions with, other objects in the solar system.

Please take the Sky Test from the link below. You must take the test between now and next Wednesday. You must complete it in one sitting (you can't start and stop it) You are not allowed to share answers with other students. Any students caught collaborating or sharing answers will both receive a zero on the exam. You are allowed to use your notes on the test.

Check out a virtual tour of mars. You can use your phone, computer or a vr headset(really cool). Use the access Mars webvr experiment site and the other link is to a video explaining what it is. Fill out the google doc worksheet as you go.




Lesson Plans
HS-ETS1-4. Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.
Content Objective: Students will demonstrate comprehension of the surface of Mars, by visiting a virtual website on the surface of Mars, from NASA and how the Curiosity Rover was engineered .
Language Objective: Students will write to explain the Mars Rover and what it has discovered by completing a google document and visiting a virtual website.

We will be taking notes and you will write them down in your notebook and then take pictures and upload them into the assignment.

Lesson Plans
HS-ESS1-4 Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of
orbiting objects in the solar system.
Content Objective : Students will demonstrate comprehension on the seasons and motions of objects in the sky and solar system by completing a worksheet and notes in their notebook.
Language Objective: Students will write to explain the seasons on a worksheet and note sheet.

Fill out the review sheet

copy of assignment
Lesson Plans
HS-ESS1-4 Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of
orbiting objects in the solar system.
Content Objective : Students will demonstrate comprehension on the seasons and motions of objects in the sky and solar system by completing a worksheet and notes in their notebook.
Language Objective: Students will write to explain the seasons on a worksheet and note sheet.

Watch the video and write up a type 2 summary.

List objects in the night sky in November on the sheet. You will need to view the video on the night skies in November. List the planets shown this month as well.

Please make flashcards of the 5 circumpolar constellations. These are the constellations that reside in the north and circle Polaris (the north star) all night. Take pictures and post here. They are different than the seasonal stars that rise in the east and set in the west and are dependent on the position of the earth as it goes around the sun.



Lesson Plans:
Content Objective: Students will demonstrate synthesis on the ancient history of astronomy by researching a topic for a poster in a class presentation.
Language Objective: Students will write to explain the history of astronomy on note sheet for student presentations.
HS-ESS1-4 Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system

You will take notes on each topic (you only need to choose 1 each) and turn in.

Take notes from the presentations

You will be presenting your projects and students will take notes. For the notes, you will only need to select one from each category. There are 16 topics in all. If any are not listed we will make the adjustment as necessary.




Lesson Plans:
Content Objective: Students will demonstrate synthesis on the ancient history of astronomy by researching a topic for a poster in a class presentation.
Language Objective: Students will write to explain the history of astronomy on note sheet for student presentations.
HS-ESS1-4 Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system

You will be taking notes from the powerpoints presented below.


Lesson Plans:
Content Objective: Students will demonstrate synthesis on the ancient history of astronomy by researching a topic for a poster in a class presentation.
Language Objective: Students will write to explain the history of astronomy on note sheet for student presentations.
HS-ESS1-4 Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system

Watch the video and write up a type 2 summary

Please complete your readings and include azimuth and bearings(direction) this week

We will be taking notes in your notebook and you will take pictures of the notes to turn in. We will then be doing a compass activity together.



Lesson Plans
Content Objective: Students will show comprehension of compasses by taking notes and completing an activity.
Language Objective: Students will write to the explain how to use a compass on a lab activity.
HS-ESS1-4 Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system

We will be researching a topic in ancient astronomy. I will explain in class. This assignment will be extended to Week 9 Assignments.





Lesson Plans:
Content Objective: Students will demonstrate synthesis on the ancient history of astronomy by researching a topic for a poster in a class presentation.
Language Objective: Students will write to explain the history of astronomy on note sheet for student presentations.
HS-ESS1-4 Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system

After the quiz, please watch the video and take notes on sky latitude and Polaris. We will continue to work on the motions of the earth.


Lesson Plans
Content Objective: Students will show comprehension of compasses by taking notes and completing an activity.
Language Objective: Students will write to the explain how to use a compass on a lab activity.
HS-ESS1-4 Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system

Please list 3 celestial objects this week instead of 1 per day. They must be stars, planets, or constellations for credit. List directions, weather and time and date as well.

Fill in the chart showing what you see in the sky. You must list a compass direction, or Zenith(the point directly overhead) and the specific name of constellations, or stars. No points will be given if you just say....a star or some planet. Use a star app to help or look online at a night sky map.

1. Watch the crash course video on into to astronomy and then fill out the video guide. Then complete the webquest activity.

Watch the video to see what is in the sky in October

Please fill out the slide for your group meeting today.

Take notes on the powerpoint and complete the practice worksheet.

Take a minimum of 3 readings of what you are seeing in the sky.

In the breakout rooms we designate, you will add your findings to the slide share after you have a group discussion. See slide presentation for directions.

Earth Breakout room link: https://meet.google.com/tfs-biyi-vfq

Air Breakout room link: https://meet.google.com/ysh-pthb-ait

Water Breakout room link: https://meet.google.com/hrh-qpgk-drq

Water 2 Breakout room link: https://meet.google.com/rem-ihrn-ene

Fire Breakout room link: https://meet.google.com/saz-phbw-dax

We will go over the PowerPoint in class. You will be drawing these constellations in your notebook and then either making flashcards using quizlet or drawing them on either a 3 x 5 card or notebook paper.

On the shared slides below you will make a slide of your zodiac sign. Please see powerpoint for instructions. I will assign you a slide in the chat. Please put your slide into the 3rd hour slide share presentation powerpoint.

Take 3 observational readings using the sheet

For thousands of years, people have relied on the night sky to be their map, their clock, and their calendar. For ancient people, understanding the motion of the night sky was an essential part of life.
Today, most people hardly even notice the patterns in the sky - if they can see the stars at all through the bright lights that surround us. Since astronomy has become so disconnected from our everyday life, it begs the question: why should we study space? You will watch the next constellation video on the zodiac constellations and then do the reading on dividing time and finally answer the questions from the reading.

Play with the virtual simulation at the link of constellations.

You will be recording what you see in the sky in the google document. Please see instruction on worksheet.

Watch the video and write up a summary of what you learned, on the constellation video summary google doc.

take notes from the powerpoint onto the provided sheet. You will have a quiz on this on Monday.

Complete the activity below and submit.

1. Fill out the google doc on "Would you rather" worksheet on your own. You will have 10 minutes.
2. You will then go to your designated breakout room from the power point below and share your opinions with your team members. Make sure to unmute the mic so you can have a discussion.
3. You will put 5 things that you had in common in the google slide below. Claim your slide and put all group members names at the top.
You will have 15 minutes to discuss and find the things you have in common. Fill in the slide with the items you had in common, putting in the choices. Decorate your slide as time allows.
4. Present your slide to the class