SC-06-2.3.1 Students will explain the phenomena of time (e.g., day, year, moon phases, eclipses) based on the Earth-sun-moon system. DOK 3
Monday – 3/24/08
Objectives: Discuss how calendars are used to tell time (day, month, year).
Bell Ringer: What type of calendar do we use today?
Activity: Complete the calendar activity. Extra credit assigned on the bottom of the calendar activity (due tomorrow).
Exit Slip: Why did Pope Gregory XIII have the calendar modified?
Enrichment: Sustained silent reading. Reading Log. Read and take notes on the article “Lichens.”
Tuesday – 3/25/08
Objectives: Explain how the moon undergoes phases. Discuss the cycle of phases.
Bell Ringer: What is meant by the term phase?
Activity: Note sheet on phases of the moon.
Exit Slip: Etch-a-Sketch the phases of the moon.
Enrichment: Sustained silent reading. Reading Log. Complete comprehension questions on “Lichens.”
Wednesday – 3/26/08
Objectives: Explain how the moon undergoes phases. Discuss the cycle of phases.
Bell Ringer: A lunar calendar is based on what time period?
Activity: Phases of the moon activity.
Exit Slip: Draw diagrams showing the relative locations of the Earth-Sun-Moon during a new moon and a full moon.
Enrichment: Sustained silent reading. Reading Log. Read and take notes on the article “The Water Cycle.”
Thursday – 3/27/08
Objectives: Explain how the moon undergoes phases. Discuss the cycle of phases.
Bell Ringer: Compare the words waning and waxing.
Activity: Eclipses note sheet and activity.
Exit Slip: Draw diagrams showing the relative locations of the Earth-Sun-Moon during a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse.
Enrichment: Sustained silent reading. Reading Log. Read and discuss the article “Whales vs Fish.”
Friday – 3/28/08
Objectives: Describe the relationship between the Sun’s energy and its structure.
Activity: Note sheets on the sun’s structure. Sun’s structure activity.
Exit Slip: Etch-a-Sketch the layers of the sun.
Enrichment: Sustained silent reading. Reading Log. Complete the comprehension questions for “The Water Cycle .“