Week 2: Earth, Sun & Moon
Lesson 1: What do we already know?
Learning Intention: We are tuning in to our prior knowledge.
Success Criteria: I can share what I think I know, and identify what I would like to learn.
Success Criteria: I can share what I think I know, and identify what I would like to learn.
Learning Circle:
This term we are learning about our solar system. To get us started, let's share what we already know. We are going to stand in a circle and pass or bounce a ball around to one person at a time. When you receive the ball, share one fact that you know about our solar system with the class.
This term we are learning about our solar system. To get us started, let's share what we already know. We are going to stand in a circle and pass or bounce a ball around to one person at a time. When you receive the ball, share one fact that you know about our solar system with the class.
Digging Deeper:
We are going to complete the T and W columns of a TWL chart. While we work on this together, remember that no-one is an expert! It would be great to hear from lots of different people, and to have a respectful, supportive and non-judgemental discussion about what we think we know, and what we want to learn.
(There is an editable copy here that you can download and use for your class)
We are going to complete the T and W columns of a TWL chart. While we work on this together, remember that no-one is an expert! It would be great to hear from lots of different people, and to have a respectful, supportive and non-judgemental discussion about what we think we know, and what we want to learn.
(There is an editable copy here that you can download and use for your class)
We will keep a copy of our TWL chart in the classroom, and continue adding to the "what we learned" column throughout the term.
Now, let's watch this clip:
Now, let's watch this clip:
For the rest of today's lesson, you will have some time to browse the "Learn More" page of this Weebly. There are HEAPS of links to interesting articles and news clips about different topics related to space. This is a page you can return to during Independent Reading, at home, or at other class times negotiated with your teacher.
Reflection: Who would like to share something interesting they read today, or a link or article you would recommend to your peers?
Lesson 2: Earth, Sun & Moon
*Don't panic that the sound isn't working - this clip has no audio!*
Learning Intention: We are learning about the rotation and revolution of the Earth and moon around the sun.
Success Criteria: I can digitally demonstrate:
- The moon rotating around the earth
- The earth rotating on its axis, and how this determines day and night
- The earth orbiting the sun, and how this determines the seasons.
Explicit teaching:
We are going to have a look at this simulation of night and day. Some of it will be quite basic and you might know it already, so we will explore for just a few minutes, then answer the quiz questions together.
We are going to have a look at this simulation of night and day. Some of it will be quite basic and you might know it already, so we will explore for just a few minutes, then answer the quiz questions together.
The next clip also has some basic information that some of you might already know, but is a good refresher!
Let's discuss the meaning of some key vocabulary:
- revolution
- rotation
- orbit
Now, let's clarify what we know about how day and night are determined, as well as the seasons, and years.
Learning Task:
You are going to work with a partner to create a short Explain Everything video demonstrating the movement of the earth and moon around the sun. Your video needs to demonstrate:
-the moon rotating around the earth
-the earth rotating on its axis, and how this determines day and night
-the earth orbiting the sun, and how this determines the seasons.
Reflection: Share some completed videos. As a class, can we add anything to the “What we learned” column of our TWL chart?