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Grade 5, Science Std 11: Compare distances from the sun to planets in our solar system. Relating the size of Earth to the size of other planets in our solar system Identifying technology used to study planets Examples: Hubble telescope, space probes, Mars Exploration Rover

Lesson Plans: Technology at Work 2 Students will understand that technology is essential to science because it enables observations of phenomena that are far beyond the capabilities of scientists due to factors such as distance, location, size and speed. Black Holes The Ultimate Abyss; Students will understand essential ideas about the composition and structure of the universe and the Earth’s place in it. Mapping the constellations Students map the constellations.

Resources: Collecting Sunspot Data Show how to collect solar data/images and analyze their information. The Sky Resources and links for the sky and sea Gizmo Links to free five minute interactive resources for Earth and Space Science Online A must see! Great site for links to Blueprint Skills, Lesson Plans, Topical Sites, Interactive Websites for Students and Worksheets Science Clips You will find an alphabetical list of science interactive movie clips. Suggestions for English Language Learners (ELLs): (E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding) E/B: Students will make a model of the solar system and then label or dictate a simple sentence to attach to each planet; D: ...and will write several descriptive sentences about each planet; E: ...and will write a short paragraph about each planet. E/B: Students use a ball, globe and light source to explain the phases of the moon. Students demonstrate knowledge using simple language and answering yes/no questions; D: Students will demonstrate knowledge using descriptive language and answering simple questions; E: ...and will demonstrate knowledge using more complex and detailed language and answering more complex questions. E/B: Students will use photos from NASA to make drawings of 5 different components of the solar system. They will label each drawing and write a simple sentence about the picture; D: ...and will write several descriptive sentences about each picture; E: ...and will write a short paragraph about each picture.
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