Unit Plan CI 350Unit Plan CI 350

By: Rachel Workman

Analyze LearnersAnalyze Learners

Target Audience

Subject

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SC.O.3.1.3 Explore science careers in the community. SC.O.3.1.4 Demonstrate curiosity, initiative and

creativity by planning and conducting simple investigations.

SC.O.3.2.18 Recognize the relative movement of the Earth and moon in relation to the sun.

SC.O.3.2.19 Describe the similarities and differences among the planets.

SC.O.3.3.2 Use models as representations of real things.

Select Media and MaterialSelect Media and Material Magic School Bus Space Adventures DVD Round piece of cardboard (about 1 ft across, like from a pizza box) Construction paper (many colors) Scissors Tape String Markers A compass (for making circles) Guest Speaker- Tess Doeffinger, Junior at Embry-Riddle University

majoring in aerospace engineering. Bulletin board 3 worksheets Power point Pringle cans (with lids)

Utilize Media and Materials: Utilize Media and Materials: Day 1Day 1

Smart BoardDraw a picture of spaceDVD -- “Magic School Bus Space

Adventures”

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Day 2Day 2MercuryVenusSolar System ModelWorksheet # 1

Day 3Day 3•Earth•Stars / constellations

•Pringle Can Project

Day 4Day 4

Mars– Student Response System

Day 5Day 5•Jupiter / Saturn

•Guest Speaker

Day 6Day 6

UranusNeptuneInner/ Outer planets

– PowerPoint presentation

Order of planets game

Day 7Day 7

Worksheet # 2

Order of planets website game

Bulletin Board

Day 8Day 8

Worksheet # 3

Skit

ConclusionConclusion

Throughout the week I will be carefully watching students to make sure they understand the concepts of our solar system. The activities I have made should enforce a hands-on learning environment, and each student should be able to independently grasp the ideas. The projects and activities the students will be doing will require active participation the entire unit plan.