8 Cycle of the moon’s phases Students will learn about each of the eight cycles of the moon through inquiry and discovery. They will view simulations of the moon’s phases. 2 Computer, screen, white volleyball, flashlight, paper, pencils. 9 Models of the moon’s phases Students will construct models of each moon phase and portray these in a creative manner. 2 Computer, screen, poster board, markers, CD player. 10 Our other planets Students will create planet trading cards that highlight important characteristics and differences among the planets. 2 Cardstock, paper, pencils, laptop computers, markers, reference books 11 Many moons Students will research about each planet’s moons and create a project depicting the information they find. 2 Laptop computers, pencils. 12 Sky science technologies Students will do a Cosmic to learn about spacecrafts, astronauts, telescopes, and space stations. 2 Laptop computers, paper, pencils. 13 Our solar system Students will learn that our solar system is only a tiny part of the universe and complete solar system information sheet. They will create a story based on what else they think is ‘out there.’ Students will begin the KWL chart. 2 Computer, screen, paper, pencils. 14 Field trip Students will go on a field trip to the Telus World of Science in Edmonton and take part in IMAX space activities and exploration. 1 Appropriate clothing, transportation, permission 15 Review Students will review the unit through the completion of a review booklet and educational videos and through discussion of the field trip. They will finish the KWL chart. 1 Computer, screen, paper, pencils, reference books.
Name:_______________________ CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Writing - Grammar There are no grammatical mistakes on the trading cards. There are 1-3 grammatical mistakes on the trading cards. are 4-6 grammatical mistakes on the trading cards. There are more than six grammatical mistakes on the trading cards. Content - Accuracy Every trading card has at least five accurate facts about the planet. Every trading card but one or two have at least five accurate facts about the planet. Every trading card has 3-4 accurate facts about the planet except one or two cards. There are less than 3 facts on most of the trading card. Attractiveness & Organization The trading cards have exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information. The trading cards have attractive formatting and well-organized information. The trading cards have information. The trading cards organization of material is confusing to the reader. Sources Careful and accurate records are kept to document the source of 95-100% of the in the trading cards. Careful and accurate records are kept to document the source of 94-85% of the facts in the trading cards. Careful and accurate records are kept to document the source of 84-75% of the in the trading cards. Sources are not documented accurately or are not kept on many facts in the trading cards. Knowledge Gained Student can accurately answer all questions related to facts in the trading cards. Student can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the trading cards. Student can accurately answer some questions related to facts in the trading cards. Student can not accurately answer any questions related to in the trading cards. Comments: