RHHS Unit Template Unit Name: Astronomy Grade: 10th Content Area: Science Duration: -8 Days Essential Question(s): How can we explain Earth s position and motions in space? How can we differentiate between astronomical concepts? Pre-Assessment: Multiple-choice Regents questions Rubric: Common Core Learning Standards: RST.9-10.1 WHST.9-10. WHST.9-10.5 WHST.9-10.9 HSN.Q.A.1 HSN.Q.A. HSN.Q.A. Assessments Summative Assessment: Benchmark Examinations () Standards Rubric: NY State Content Standards: Standard : Key idea 1 and Standard 6: Key ideas, 4 and 5 Standard 7: Key idea Learning Plan Focus Questions Skills Academic Tasks 1 How can we determine celestial bodies? Differentiate Brainstorm Sequence Create T-chart differentiating between celestial objects within our atmosphere and outer space Write terms sequentially and chronologically DOK Level (1-4) Formative Assessments WitSi Appositives and 1 Subordinating Resources Earth Science the Physical Review by Jeffrey C. Academic and Discipline- Specific Vocabulary Astronomy Universe Galaxy Constellati on Solar
How can we explain Earth in space? Label Describe Note-taking questions regarding subject Create a list of astronomical concepts Label revolution diagram Describe cause, effect and evidence of Earth s rotation in notebook Describe cause, effect and evidence of Earth s revolution in notebook Conjunctions Turn and talk WitSi Appositives and Subordinating Conjunctions Hall/Pearso n the Physical Review by Jeffrey C. System Star Planet Moon Astronomy Universe Galaxy Constellation Solar System Star Planet Moon How can we elaborate upon Earth s revolution? Label Describe Write paragraph Describe cause, effect and evidence of Earth s revolution the cause of our seasons in notebooks questions regarding subject Compare diagram with peers Peer evaluation of worksheet the Physical Review by Jeffrey C. Seasons Axis Tilt Aphelion Perihelion Orbit 4 How can we elaborate upon Earth s revolution? Label Describe Use notes to describe cause, effect and evidence of Earth s revolution Verbally explain the cause of our seasons Answer questions on the Peer evaluation of the Physical Review by Jeffrey C. Seasons Axis Tilt Aphelion Perihelion Orbit
5 How can we calculate eccentricity? 6 How can we calculate eccentricity? Measure Perform computations Create a list Measure Perform computations Measure ellipses with ruler Calculate eccentricity questions regarding subject eccentricity Create ellipses 1 Measure ellipses with ruler Calculate eccentricity questions regarding subject Peer evaluation of Peer evaluation of Seasons Axis Tilt Aphelion Perihelion Orbital Velocity Seasons Axis Tilt Aphelion Perihelion Orbital Velocity Organize 7 Student Conference Analyze Data Portfolio Review Solve problems 8 How does the sun appear to move across our celestial dome? Create representations Label concepts Describe cause, effect and evidence of Earth s rotation insolation Differentiate between duration and angle of insolation Think-pairshare exit slip hysical Review by Jeffrey C. Zenith Apex Cardinal Directions Sunrise Sunset
Differentiate Create diagram in notebooks 9 How can we elaborate upon sun paths throughout Earth s celestial dome? Differentiate Compare Create and label diagram Differentiate between solstice and equinox sun paths in graphic organizer Verbally describe the various locations of sunrise/sunset Compare angle of insolation and duration of insolation Turn and talk WitSi: Because But So Exit slip hysical Review by Jeffrey C. Zenith Apex Cardinal Directions Sunrise Sunset 10. How does the sun path affect our shadow? Differentiate Infer Create diagram in notebooks Properly label dates, shadow direction and shadow length Differentiate between the s and es Determine time based on sun height Turn and talk WitSi Appositives Exit slip hysical Review by Jeffrey C. Zenith Apex Cardinal Directions Sunrise Sunset Shadow 11 How can we effectively explain the various paths of the sun? Draw Describe Draw sun paths Describe shadow locations and lengths xplain the various paths of the sun answers Zenith Apex Cardinal Directions Sunrise Sunset Shadow 1 How can we effectively demonstrate our knowledge of Answer Regents questions regarding subject Demonstrate understanding of Earth s motions Examination Axis/Tilt
Earth in space? 1 How can we explain the universe and galaxy? Brainstorm Create a list in notebooks of prior knowledge Sequence them by size and age Differentiate between Red and Blue Shifts Locate our sun in the Milky Way WitSi: hysical Review Subordinating by Jeffrey C. onjunctions/app ositives Latitude Shadow Insolation Angle Duration Universe Doppler Effect Big Bang Red Shift Blue shift Milky Way Galaxy Spiral Constellati on 14 How can we explain the lifecycle of a star? word meaning Draw conclusions Nuclear Fusion in notebooks Describe the lifecycle of stars Interpret Reference Tables Star Life Cycle Chart WitSi: Subordinating Conjunctions Appositives hysical Review by Jeffrey C. Nuclear Fusion Hydrogen Helium Nebula Main Sequence Red Giant White Dwarf 15 How can we interpret the Reference Tables Characteristics of Analyze graph Determine meaning Connect ideas Interpret Reference Tables Star Life Cycle chart Describe star concepts Answer Regents questions based on chart Collect and check classwork (Regents questions) Reference Table Workbook nd Edition by Topical Review Book Company Pages 156- Nuclear Fusion Hydrogen Helium Nebula Main Sequence Red Giant White Dwarf Luminosity Temperature
Stars Chart? 157 Color 16 How can we differentiate between Terrestrial and Jovian planets? 17. How can we interpret the solar system data chart? Organize ideas Use well-formed sentences Compare Justify conclusions Represent relationships Create diagrams in notebooks Interpret Reference Tables Solar System Data chart Differentiate between planet characteristics Interpret Reference Tables chart and complete lab chart Create a Venn diagram questions based on the Earth Science Reference Tables Differentiate between planet characteristics 1 paragraphs and Regents questions answers Reference Table Workbook nd Edition by Topical Review Book Company Pages 159-160 Terrestrial Jovian Density Diameter Eccentricity Terrestrial Jovian Density Diameter Eccentricity 18. How can we explain lunar positions? Create diagram Differentiate Solve problems Create a diagram in notebooks regarding moon phases and locate the moon phases short answer questions based on the Reference Tables answers to Regents questions http://www. hmxearthscie nce.com/ New/Full Moon Waxing Waning Crescent Gibbous Quarter Synodic Sidereal 19. How can we Create Create diagrams in notebooks regarding eclipses http://www. hmxearthscie Total Partial
differentiate between eclipses? 0. How can we explain moon phases? 1. How can we explain tides?. How can we determine tide schedules? How can we effectively demonstrate our knowledge of Compare Locate Evaluate answers Create representations Analyze information Create Create Interpret Solve problems Solve problems Evaluate answers Differentiate between total, partial, solar and lunar eclipses Answer multiple choice questions based on the Earth Science Reference Tables Draw moon phases Draw eclipses questions regarding topic Create diagram in notebooks why we experience tides on Earth Interpret graph and answer regents questions Create graph questions regarding graph Write a conclusion paragraph Demonstrate understanding of Earth s motions Answer Regents questions regarding subject answers to Regents Questions answers paragraphs using at least two WitSi strategies Turn and talk Regents questions answers Examination nce.com/ http://www. hmxearthscie nce.com/ Wiki Solar Lunar Umbra Penumbra Waxing Waning Crescent Gibbous Quarter Synodic Sidereal Lunar Eclipse Solar Eclipse New Moon Full Moon First Quarter Last Quarter Spring Tide Neap Tide Perigee Apogee New Moon Full Moon First Quarter Last Quarter Spring Tide Neap Tide Perigee Apogee
astronomy? Justify conclusions Instructional Supports Lowest 1/ and SWDs Highest 1/ ELLs Alignment to RHHS Writing Project: Post Unit Reflection: *Based on the requirements of the Tri-State Quality Review Rubric for Lessons and Units