1. Space Science: It’s in Your Hands!!
Michael Massad Sr.
Patton Elementary School
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2. Introductions / Norms Michael Massad Sr. Patton Elementary School
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3. Introductions / Norms Ask any questions!!
Take care of your business whenever!
Share and work together!

4. Science TEKS
5.8 The student knows that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among the Sun, Earth, and Moon system.
D. Identify and compare the physical characteristics of the Sun, Earth, and Moon
3.8: Earth and space. The student knows there are
recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in the sky. The student is expected to:
3.8D: identify the planets in Earth’s solar system and their position in relation to the Sun. RC3
5.8C: demonstrate that Earth rotates on its axis once approximately every 24 hours causing the day/night cycle and the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky. RC3
4.8: Earth and space. The student knows that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among the Sun, Earth, and Moon system. The student is expected to:
4.8C: collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in shadows, tides, seasons, and the observable appearance of the Moon over time. RC3
5.8B: explain how the Sun and the ocean interact in the water cycle. RC3
5.8A: differentiate between weather and climate. RC3
4.8A: measure and record changes in weather and make predicting using weather maps, weather symbols, and a map key.

5. Year-long Learning Jack Jeansonne - Odom
Record Daily Weather / Moon Phase information
Temperature (C and F)
Precipitation
Moon Phase

6. Year-long Learning Record in Daily Planner or Science Journal
Graph data throughout year
Additional data to collect:
sunrise/sunset
Events like solstices

7. Year-long Learning
Helps students learn difference between weather and climate
Early, ongoing exposure to moon phases
Allows focus on patterns / trends

8. Order of the planets Relative size Relative distances
Solar System
Order of the planets
Relative size
Relative distances

9. Solar System Order of the Planets
Use mnemonics

10. Solar System Planets Size Comparison
Misconception: All planets are similar in size
Sun is HUGE, compared to planets
Jupiter is huge, compared to Earth, but still tiny compared to Sun
Scale sizes lesson gives students perspective

14. Solar System Planets Distance Comparison
Misconception: Resources notoriously show equidistant or otherwise inaccurate depictions of distance and relative distance
Scale distances lesson gives students a feel for the relative distances

16. Solar System Planets Distance Comparison

17. Day / Night Ro tay shun - tay -- day Vocabulary: rotation, axis
Use models for Earth, Moon, and lamp to show rotation
Outdoor Lesson / “Right Hand Rule”

18. Day / Night
Rotation

19. Year / Seasons Revolution
365 days
Tie to discussion of seasons
Use models for Earth, Moon, and lamp to show revolution around Sun

20. Year / Seasons Revolution

21. Year / Seasons Revolution
Great link on equinoxes and solstices
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22. Year / Seasons Revolution
Great link on seasons and the tilt staying the same.
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23. Year / Seasons Not just the tilt…...
Use models for Earth, Moon, and lamp to show how the seasons work
Focus on how it’s not just the tilt that causes the seasons: it’s that the tilt stays the same the entire revolution/year.

24. Year / Seasons Sunlight dispersion…...
Use a model for the Earth, a flashlight, and graph paper to show how the tilt affects the amount of direct sunlight striking the Earth.
Students use their “area” math skills.

25. Year / Seasons Sunlight dispersion…...

26. Moon Phases Know the Moon’s position
Misconception: a “quarter moon” means one-fourth of the Moon is lit. No! “Quarter moon” means the moon has traveled one-fourth of it’s revolution around the Earth.
Practice the Moon’s position with models

27. Moon Phases Know the Moon’s position

28. Moon Phases Learn with Music
Learn the phases with fun raps!!
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29. Moon Phases Learn with your head!!
Learn the phases by seeing the Moon’s phases and position from the Earth’s perspective

30. Moon Phases Learn with your head!!

31. Space Science: It’s in Your Hands!!
Michael Massad Sr.
Patton Elementary School
@mmassadaisd
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