Space Case! By: Ms. Olafson 9/23/13 By: Ms. Olafson 9/23/13

Common Core LA Standards / CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1 / CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1

Common Core Continued… / CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1b Follow agreed- upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1b / CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1c Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1c / CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1b Follow agreed- upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1b / CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1c Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1c

Lesson Objectives / At the end of this lesson I will be able to…. / List the major components of the solar system! / Describe one characteristic about each component! / Construct a model of the solar system with my classmates using our bodies! / At the end of this lesson I will be able to…. / List the major components of the solar system! / Describe one characteristic about each component! / Construct a model of the solar system with my classmates using our bodies!

Lesson Objectives Continued… / At the end of this lesson I will be able to… / classify each of the major components of the solar system into these categories: stars, asteroids, inner planets, outer planets, and dwarf planets. / predict what would happen if the Sun disappeared. / rank the major components of the solar system in order of priority according to my new knowledge and opinion. / At the end of this lesson I will be able to… / classify each of the major components of the solar system into these categories: stars, asteroids, inner planets, outer planets, and dwarf planets. / predict what would happen if the Sun disappeared. / rank the major components of the solar system in order of priority according to my new knowledge and opinion.

Focus Question, Big Idea, Goal / FQ: / What makes a Solar System? / BI: / The solar system is made up of the sun and the planets that orbit the Sun. / Goal: / The students will learn that the solar system is made up of many different parts (components). / FQ: / What makes a Solar System? / BI: / The solar system is made up of the sun and the planets that orbit the Sun. / Goal: / The students will learn that the solar system is made up of many different parts (components).

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Life Model Directions / Choose only one card from the deck. / Quietly line up at the door. / Quietly follow the teacher to the appropriate place for the activity. / When the teacher says: “Go,” begin talking to your classmates to find your place in our solar system! / If you have been assigned a partner, help your partner first! / Once you think you are ready, stand quietly so the teacher can check your positions. / When the teacher says: “Orbit,” begin circling your Sun! / When the teacher calls: “Stop,” stop orbiting and be prepared to give one fact about your component when the teacher calls on you. / Choose only one card from the deck. / Quietly line up at the door. / Quietly follow the teacher to the appropriate place for the activity. / When the teacher says: “Go,” begin talking to your classmates to find your place in our solar system! / If you have been assigned a partner, help your partner first! / Once you think you are ready, stand quietly so the teacher can check your positions. / When the teacher says: “Orbit,” begin circling your Sun! / When the teacher calls: “Stop,” stop orbiting and be prepared to give one fact about your component when the teacher calls on you.

Time for our HOT Game! / Please get out a piece of blank paper! / Write your name at the top of the page! / Sit quietly facing the teacher when you are ready to begin the game. / You will record your answers to the game on your paper and turn it in after the game. / Please get out a piece of blank paper! / Write your name at the top of the page! / Sit quietly facing the teacher when you are ready to begin the game. / You will record your answers to the game on your paper and turn it in after the game.

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5th Grade Evaluation Question 1 / If the Sun were to disappear, how would you design a way for everyone to survive? / $ $ / If the Sun were to disappear, how would you design a way for everyone to survive? / $ $

5th Grade Evaluation Question 2 / Can you create a new and unusual use for one of the other planets? / $ $ / Can you create a new and unusual use for one of the other planets? / $ $

4th Grade Synthesis Question 1 / Which do you think is more important, the Sun or the Earth? Why? / $ $ / Which do you think is more important, the Sun or the Earth? Why? / $ $

4th Grade Synthesis Question 2 / If you could add a piece to our solar system (star, planet, etc…) what would it be and why? / $ $ / If you could add a piece to our solar system (star, planet, etc…) what would it be and why? / $ $

3rd Grade Analysis Question 1 / What do you think is the function of the other seven planets? / $ $ / What do you think is the function of the other seven planets? / $ $

3rd Grade Analysis Question 2 / Why do you think the planets orbit the Sun? / $ $ / Why do you think the planets orbit the Sun? / $ $

2nd Grade Application Question 1 / What would happen if the Sun were to disappear? / $ $ / What would happen if the Sun were to disappear? / $ $

2nd Grade Application Question 2 / What effect does the Sun have on the Solar System? / $ $ / What effect does the Sun have on the Solar System? / $ $

1st Grade Knowledge Question 1 / What is a Solar System? / $ $ / What is a Solar System? / $ $

1st Grade Comprehend Question 1 / What parts do we need to make a Solar System? / $ $ / What parts do we need to make a Solar System? / $ $

Million Dollar Question Grade Level Topic 11 List the Major Components of the Solar System and one fact about each component. Draw a picture to go with your answer. $ List the Major Components of the Solar System and one fact about each component. Draw a picture to go with your answer. $

1,000,000 Question / Write a song to help you remember the components of a solar system and one fact about each component. / $ $ / Write a song to help you remember the components of a solar system and one fact about each component. / $ $

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