Unit: Earth & the Solar System

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• S4E4. Students will analyze weather charts/maps and collect weather data to predict weather events and infer patterns and seasonal changes. a. Identify weather instruments and explain how each is used in gathering weather data and making forecasts (thermometer, rain gauge, barometer, wind vane, anemometer). b. Using a weather map, identify the fronts, temperature, and precipitation and use the information to interpret the weather conditions. c. Use observations and records of weather conditions to predict weather patterns throughout the year. d. Differentiate between weather and climate

1. Moon Phase Tracking

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   • Objective: ??
   1. Games

      Nota:

      • http://sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/moon/moon_challenge/moon_challenge.html
   2. Topics
      1. Oreo Moons

         Nota:

         • http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2013/09/moon-phases-tides-and-oreo-cookies.html#.UmWCjmRNZvY
         1. Reflection
      2. Moon Phase Lesson

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         • http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/pup/act_moonphase.html http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=32512
         1. Reflection
   3. Resources (Links)
      1. Videos

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         • http://www.brainpop.com/educators/community/bp-topic/moon-phases/ http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/phases-of-the-moon http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/solar-system/moon.htm
      2. Info/Ideas (websites)

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         • http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top_teaching/2011/03/ready-to-edit-teaching-the-moon-phases-seems-to-be-one-of-those-skills-that-is-taught-across-the-grade-leve SAMPLE LESSONS: http://www.ncsmt.org/i3laser_pdfs/Grade4Moon4E119A20DD.pdf http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_phase_lesson.phtmlhttp://www.crayola.com/lesson-plans/the-moon-phase-game-lesson-plan/ http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/models/3moon/index.htm http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/education/index.cfm?page=123
   4. Assessments
      1. Online Interactive

         Nota:

         • http://www.neok12.com/diagram/Moon-01.htm http://www.neok12.com/diagram/Eclipse-01.htm
      2. Written: Summative

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         • SUMMATIVE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y-TeQGang90GgtPPTGZnD34gOys23cuoHFtgQs5Mepk/edit
2. Sun & Planets

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   • Objective??
   1. Topics
      1. Other Planets

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         • PLANT SCAVENGER HUNT: http://superteacherworksheets.com/space/solarsystem-scav-hunt_WMTTD.pdf PLANET RIDDLES: http://superteacherworksheets.com/space/planet-riddles_WMTZD.pdf
         1. Models/Hans-on

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            • Create a MODEL: http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nvfl.sci.space.lpplanets/meet-the-planets/ ** Alternative for lower group: Use Play-doh to make model on a plate Student Study Guide/ Fill-out Solar System Book Activity: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/books/science/solarsystem/
            1. Reflection
      2. EARTH
         1. Exploring Earth w/ Assessment

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            • http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/printables/scottforesman/sci_4_ARS_C4_exp1.pdf
            1. Refletion
         2. Earth & Sun
            1. Reflection
         3. Seasons Lessons

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            • REASONS FOR SEASONS LESSON: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/archive/xpeditions/lessons/07/g35/seasons.html?ar_a=1 http://www.neok12.com/Seasons.htm http://sciencenetlinks.com/lessons/the-four-seasons/
            1. Reflection
   2. Resources (websites)

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      • LESSON IDEAS: http://www.science-fest.org/Seasons%20Module%20with%20Workbook.pdf http://www.docstoc.com/docs/81091840/4th-Grade-Planets-of-our-Solar-System-OmniGlobe-Lesson-Plan General: Games and MORE http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/menu/space/
   3. Games

      Nota:

      • http://e-learningforkids.org/Courses/EN/Planets/ http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/solar-system-explorer/en/#/review/solar-system-explorer/game.swf
   4. Assessments

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      • COMBO: Moon, Stars, & Sun http://www.ps19school.com/science19/quizzes/4thGradeNYSscienceTestReview09-3.htm Students CreatePlanet Order Song: Visit some examples on YouTube for students to get ideas

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• MCC4.NF.2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g., by creating common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model. 

1. Fractions

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   • Objective??
   1. Rotations
      1. Moon around Earth

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         • How many hours does it take for the moon to rotate around Earth: 1) 1/4 rotation = ? Phase 2) half a rotation = ? Phase 3) 3/4 rotation = ? Phase 4) Full (1) rotation = ? Phase
      2. Earth to orbit Sun

         Nota:

         • How many day/year = 1/4 rotation How many days/yr = 1/2 rotation How many days/yr = 3/4 rotation How many days/yr = 1 Full rotation
   2. Season Length

      Nota:

      • How many months out of year is: 1) Spring = ?/12 2) Winter = ?/12 3) Summer = ?/12 4) Fall/ Autumn = ?/12 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Georgia_(U.S._state)
2. Percentages

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   • Objective ??
   1. Problem Solving

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      • The Earth has completed __?__% of its rotation around the sun in 127 days. At 3 pm in the afternoon, __?__% of the day is already over. Estimate how much of the moon will not be seen in tonight's sky. __?__%
3. Decimals

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• 1. Observing 2. Classifying 3. Inferring 4. Predicting 5. Communicating 6. Using Space/Time Relations 7. Defining Operationally 8. Formulating Hypotheses 9. Experimenting 10. Recognizing Variables 11. Interpreting Data 13. Formulating Models