DO NOW V: 0 Monday List the following objects in the pictures below. Write the best unit of measurement to measure the distance or length of the object (Example: To measure the length of the hallway, meters would be the best units. 1. Animal Cell 3. Bedroom 5. Distance between stars 4. Sun to Earth 2. Pencil

TEKS V: 0 (B) recognize that the Sun is a medium-sized star near the edge of a disc-shaped galaxy of stars and that the Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star; (D) model and describe how light years are used to measure distances and sizes in the universe;

EQs & Objectives V: 0 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: DAILY OBJECTIVES: Why are light years used to measure distances in space? How do the characteristics of the sun compare to other stars? DAILY OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to….. Describe that light years are a measurement of time. Explain the characteristics of the sun.

Vocabulary V: 0 Light Year Sun 

Homework & Agenda V: 0 Today’s Agenda Finish Light Year Discussion Sun Posters Review Activity Homework All: Study for Unit Test UNIT TEST WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: Topics- Seasons Lunar Cycle EM Waves Stars (Spectral Data, Cycle) HR Diagrams Light Years Galaxy Shapes Origins of Universe

Video V: 0 Light Year Video 1. Write “Light Year” vertically in your notebook. 2. Take a note for each letter during the video. L I G H T Y E A R

Sun Poster V: 1 Create a one-page poster in notebook Include the following information: The sun is a medium-sized star The location of the sun in the milky way galaxy Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star The location of the sun on the HR Diagram

Review for Test V: 1 Dry Erase Boards Jeopardy Game

DO NOW V: 0 Tuesday Describe what is happening at locations U, X, Y, and Z in the image below.

TEKS V: 0 (A)describe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and use models such as the Herztsprung-Russell diagram for classification; (B)recognize that the Sun is a medium-sized star near the edge of a disc-shaped galaxy of stars and that the Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star; (C)explore how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum such as light and radio waves are used to gain information about distances and properties of components in the universe; (D)model and describe how light years are used to measure distances and sizes in the universe; and (E)research how scientific data are used as evidence to develop scientific theories to describe the origin of the universe

Homework & Agenda V: 0 Today’s Agenda One-page write Review Posters All: Study for Unit Test UNIT TEST WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: Topics- Seasons Lunar Cycle EM Waves Stars (Spectral Data, Cycle) HR Diagrams Light Years Galaxy Shapes Origins of Universe

One Page Write V: 0 Choose one of the following questions and respond with a 1-page detailed response: Describe the life cycle of a star. Including what stage our sun is in and what will happen to our sun in the future. Explain how an HR diagram is used to classify stars and describe the different types of stars. Make an analogy between the cycle of a star and a scenario you are familiar with (example: human life cycle and star cycle.)

Review Posters V: 0 1. List all the topics on your poster: Seasons Lunar Cycle EM Waves Stars (Spectral Data, Cycle) HR Diagrams Light Years Galaxy Shapes Origins of Universe 2. For each topic list at least 3 vocabulary words. 3. Draw at least one picture for each topic. 4. Write a one-sentence summary for each topic.

DO NOW V: 0 In the EM Spectrum, what has the shortest wavelength? Wednesday/Thursday In the EM Spectrum, what has the shortest wavelength? What evidence do scientists have that the universe is still expanding? Where is the Sun located within the Milky Way Galaxy?

TEKS V: 0 (A)describe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and use models such as the Herztsprung-Russell diagram for classification; (B)recognize that the Sun is a medium-sized star near the edge of a disc-shaped galaxy of stars and that the Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star; (C)explore how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum such as light and radio waves are used to gain information about distances and properties of components in the universe; (D)model and describe how light years are used to measure distances and sizes in the universe; and (E)research how scientific data are used as evidence to develop scientific theories to describe the origin of the universe

Homework & Agenda V: 0 Today’s Agenda Quiz-quiz-trade Unit Test Cover Page Ecosystems Cosmos Exit Ticket Homework All: Study for Unit Test UNIT TEST WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: Topics- Seasons Lunar Cycle EM Waves Stars (Spectral Data, Cycle) HR Diagrams Light Years Galaxy Shapes Origins of Universe

Quiz, Quiz, Trade V: 0 Get a card and find a partner Ask your partner your question. Give them clues until they get to the right answer  After you have both asked your questions, RAISE YOUR HAND. Find a new partner who has their hand raised too. Ask your new partner your question. Give them clues until they get to the right answer. Repeat until you have talked to at least 15 people!

Read and re-read the passage. Underline the question UNIT TEST V: 0 Read and re-read the passage. Underline the question Bubble important words Identify the key idea, write it in margin. Eliminate the wrong answers Select the correct answer ✓ Mass of an object

After the Test Interactions in an Ecosystem V: 0 Place you Test in your divider On page of your INB, create a cover page for “Interactions within an Ecosystem.” Your cover page should include: Title “Interactions in an Ecosystem” 3 pictures IN COLOR 5 words related to Ecosystems (Examples: environment, predator, prey, parasite, host) Paragraph predicting what you will learn in this unit. Interactions in an Ecosystem Predator Prey Parasite Host Producer Consumer In this unit, I think we will learn….. (5 sentences MINIMUM)

Cosmos- Origins V: 0 ABC Notes

DO NOW V: 0 Friday Each teacher put up a most missed question or problem from test 

Homework & Agenda V: 0 Today’s Agenda Review Test Unit Reflection HAVE A FANTASTIC SPRING BREAK!!! 

Unit Reflection V: 1 Answer the following questions with 5-10 sentences on page of your notebook. 1. What did you like about this unit? 2. What was most interesting to you? 3. What would you have like to learn more about? 4. Would you change any activities in this unit? Which ones? What would have made it better?

Monster in the Milky Way V: 0 Video ABC Notes