Classifying Space Objects 6th grade Astronomy Kit Lab # 88 The Jackson Four -The big idea or main concept of the lesson: What kind of objects are found in the Solar System? Students will identify and classify celestial bodies based on their characteristics. -The Hook – story, leading question, Each group of 4 students will be given a bag with 8 objects that they will have to classify into groups based on charateristics. -Necessary prior knowledge/experience: History of Space ,Exploration, Observing Objects in Space, Telescope Technology -Suggested adaptations/improvements to the procedures- This activity would be the extension activity to our Space Object Trading cards. They could use their trading cards to help them classify the space objects. Extension- Celestial Trading Cards, Create a game using a beach ball where the space objective you must classify the objectives where your hand lands. -Reflections Great Activity! This activity can be used in a wide range of ways, such as an introductory activity, remediation activity, and or extension activity. This activity will allow all students to be successful because in touches a wide range of Multiple Intelligences. - Timing class period
Classifying Space Objects 6th grade Astronomy Kit Lab # 88 The Jackson Four -The big idea or main concept of the lesson: What kind of objects are found in the Solar System? Students will identify and classify celestial bodies based on their characteristics. -The Hook – story, leading question, Each group of 4 students will be given a bag with 8 objects that they will have to classify into groups based on charateristics. -Necessary prior knowledge/experience: History of Space ,Exploration, Observing Objects in Space, Telescope Technology -Suggested adaptations/improvements to the procedures- This activity would be the extension activity to our Space Object Trading cards. They could use their trading cards to help them classify the space objects. Extension- Celestial Trading Cards, Create a game using a beach ball where the space objective you must classify the objectives where your hand lands. -Reflections Great Activity! This activity can be used in a wide range of ways, such as an introductory activity, remediation activity, and or extension activity. This activity will allow all students to be successful because in touches a wide range of Multiple Intelligences. - Timing class period
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