8 Cycle of the moon’s Students will learn about 2 Computer, screen, white phases each of the eight cycles of the volleyball, flashlight, moon through inquiry and paper, pencils. discovery. They will view simulations of the moon’s phases. 9 Models of the moon’s Students will construct 2 Computer, screen, poster phases models of each moon phase board, markers, CD and portray these in a player. creative manner. 10 Our other planets Students will create planet 2 Cardstock, paper, pencils, trading cards that highlight laptop computers, important characteristics and markers, reference books differences among the planets. 11 Many moons Students will research about 2 Laptop computers, each planet’s moons and pencils. create a project depicting the information they find. 12 Sky science Students will do a Cosmic 2 Laptop computers, technologies to learn about paper, pencils. spacecrafts, astronauts, telescopes, and space stations. 13 Our solar system Students will learn that our 2 Computer, screen, paper, solar system is only a tiny pencils. part of the universe and complete solar system information sheet. They will create a story based on what else they think is there.’ ‘out Students will begin the trip KWL chart. 14 Field Students will go on a field trip 1 Appropriate clothing, to the Telus World of Science transportation, in Edmonton and take part in permission IMAX space activities and exploration. 15 Review Students will review the unit 1 Computer, screen, paper, through the completion of a pencils, reference books. review booklet and educational videos and through discussion of the field trip. They will finish the KWL chart.
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.
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