Solar System Unit Week 4, 5, and 6 Social Science Lesson Plans 1:20-2:20 Mon Date: 4/1 Topic: Unit

Introduction: Earth and Space ALCOS: 2.ES.11: Identify basic components of our solar system, including the sun, planets, and Earths moon. Tues Date: 4/2 Topic: What is the Sun? Thurs Date: 4/4 Topic: What causes day and night? ALCOS: 2.ES.11: Identify ALCOS: 2.ES.11: Identify ALCOS: 2.ES.11: Identify basic components of our basic components of our basic components of our solar system, including the solar system, including the solar system, including the sun, planets, and Earths sun, planets, and Earths sun, planets, and Earths moon. moon. moon. Goal: For the students to know the Suns role. Goal: For the students to know the Suns role. Goal: For the students to know how the Earths axis and rotation cause day and night. Wed Date: 4/3 Topic: What is the Sun? Fri Date: 4/5 Topic: What causes seasons to change? ALCOS: 2.ES.11: Identify basic components of our solar system, including the sun, planets, and Earths moon. Goal: For the students to know that the Moon moves around the Earth, the Earth moves around the Sun, and the Moon is visible when it reflects the light from the Sun. Objective: TSWBAT -Identify that the Moon moves around the Earth, and the Earth moves around the Sun. -Recognize that the Moon is visible when it reflects the light from the Sun. Materials/Resources; -When the Earth Moves

Goal: For the students to be able to construct meaning from the text and pictures.

Objective: TSWBAT -Identify words and construct meaning from text, illustrations, graphics, and charts using the strategies of phonics, word structure, and context clues. Materials/Resources: -Chapter 12 Concept Web

Objective: TSWBAT -Recognize that the Sun supplies heat and light energy to Earth.

Objective: TSWBAT -Recognize that the Sun supplies heat and light energy to Earth.

Materials/Resources: -Our Sun booklet

Materials/Resources: -Our Fiery Star

Objective: TSWBAT -Identify that a rotation during 24 hours is what causes day and night. -Recall that the appearance of sunrise and sunset is due to the rotation of Earth every 24 hours. Materials/Resources: -The Earth is always

-Vocabulary index cards -Vocabulary Search -Unit Vocabulary Pre-Test -Science Journal

-Scissors -Crayons -Science Journal

Comprehension sheet -Lesson 1: What is the Sun? -Why we need to Sun Writing response sheet -Science Journal Procedures for lesson: -TSW complete any work from yesterday. -The teacher and students will read Lesson 1 together. -TSW then read Our Fiery Star and complete the reading comprehension questions individually. -TSW complete Why we need the Sun writing response sheet. -TSW cut and glue their writing response sheet in their science journal and record the page in their table of content.

moving Summary -Review Check-up sheet -Sun, Earth, and Moon cut out -Science Journal

Procedures for lesson: -TTW give a Vocabulary Pretest. -TTW then introduce the unit on our Solar System. -TSW make vocabulary index cards to study with at home. -The teacher and students will make a concept web for chapter 12 in their Science journals. -TSW set up the outline of their science journals: title page and table of content.

Procedures for lesson: -TTW introduce the lesson on the importance of our Sun. -TSW cut out and staple their Sun booklet. -The students and teacher will read the Sun booklet together. -If time permits, the students will color their book. -TSW glue their booklets into their science journals and record the page in their table of content.

Assessments: The students will be assessed based on their

Assessments: The students will be evaluated based on

Assessments: The students will be assessed based on their

booklet -Picture on page 375 -A trip to the Moon Writing Response sheet -Scissors -Crayons - Science Journal Procedures for lesson: Procedures for lesson: -TTW introduce the lesson -TTW review the lesson on the Earths rotation. vocabulary and -TSW define the yesterdays lesson. vocabulary words for the -The teacher and students lesson. will go over the When -The students and teacher the Earth Moves booklet will read The Earth is with the class. always moving summary -TSW cut out and make sheet. their booklets. -TSW complete a review -The teacher and class will check-up. then read about what -TSW meet in groups to act happens when the Earth out the Sun, Moon, and moves and the Seasons Earth rotations. that happen. -TSW cut and glue their -TSW write about a trip to summary sheet into their the Moon. science journals and record -TSW cut and glue their the page in their table of booklet and writing content. response sheet into their science journals and record the pages in their table of content. Assessments: Assessments: Students will be The students will be evaluated based on evaluated based on

index cards and concept webs.

their Sun booklet.

Notes:

Notes: Short Lesson due to Enrichment!

comprehension sheet and Why we need the Sun writing response sheet. Notes:

their summary sheet.

their booklets and writing response sheet.

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Notes:

Social Science Lesson Plans 1:20-2:20 Mon Date: 4/8 Topic: What can you see in the night sky? ALCOS: 2.ES.11: Identify basic components of our solar system, including the sun, planets, and Earths moon. Tues Date: 4/9 Topic: Why does the Moon seem to change? ALCOS: 2.ES.11: Identify basic components of our solar system, including the sun, planets, and Earths moon. Goal: For the students to understand why the moon changes. Objective: TSWBAT: -Identify the basic components of our Solar System. - Recognize why the moon Wed Date: 4/10 Topic: Why does the Moon seem to change? ALCOS: 2.ES.11: Identify basic components of our solar system, including the sun, planets, and Earths moon. Goal: For the students to understand why the moon changes. Objective: TSWBAT: -Identify the basic components of our Solar System. -Identify the reasons why Thurs Date: 4/11 Topic: Why does the Moon seem to change? ALCOS: 2.ES.11: Identify basic components of our solar system, including the sun, planets, and Earths moon. Goal: For the students to understand why and how the moon changes. Objective: TSWBAT: -Identify the basic components of our Solar System. -Identify why and how the Fri Date: 4/12 Topic: Why does the Moon seem to change? ALCOS: 2.ES.11: Identify basic components of our solar system, including the sun, planets, and Earths moon. Goal: For the students to understand why and how the moon changes. Objective: TSWBAT: -Identify the basic components of our Solar System. -Identify why and how the

Goal: The students will be able to identify the basic components in the night sky. Objective: TSWBAT: -Identify the basic components of our Solar System. -Identify items in the night

sky Materials/Resources: -Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Summary -Comprehension Question/Answer sheet -Vocabulary Review Sheet -Constellation Activity -Black construction paper -Flashlight -Science Journal Procedures for lesson: -The teacher and students will read Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Summary sheet. -TSW complete the comprehension questions and vocabulary review. -TTW show the students different examples of constellations and stories on how they were named. -TTW give each student a black piece of construction paper. -TSW will fold the paper in half and cut it. -TSW replicate a constellation that already exists on one half of the paper. TSW create their own

changes. Materials/Resources: -Lesson 5 - Moon Phases sheet -TSW glue their Moon Phases sheet in their -Science Journal

the moon changes. Materials/Resources: -The Moon Summary Sheet -Comprehension Question/Answer sheet -Vocabulary Lesson Review -Science Journal

moon changes. Materials/Resources: -One Giant Leap story -Play/Pause -Science Journal

moon changes. Materials/Resources; -If I were an astronaut Writing Response sheet -Science Journal -Moon Phase Wheel

Procedures for lesson: -TTW read lesson 5 with the students. -TSW complete the Moon phases sheet. -TSW glue their Moon Phases sheet in their Science journal and record the page in their table of content.

Procedures for lesson: -The teacher and students will read the Moon Summary sheet together. -TSW complete the comprehension questions and vocabulary review. -TSW complete a quick write in their Science journal and record the page in their table of content. -TSW write a rough draft of what they would do if they were an astronaut visiting the moon.

Procedures for lesson: -TTW introduce the lesson with a read aloud: One Giant Leap. The teacher and students will sit together in the reading center. -TSW complete a play/pause reading comprehension activity in their Science Journals during the read aloud. -TSW then make their own Moon Phase Wheel.

Procedures for lesson: -TSW then make their own Moon Phase Wheel. -Following the phase wheel, the students will write about their own trip to the moon as an astronaut from yesterdays story. -TSW glue their wheel and story into their science journal.

constellation on the other half and name it. -TSW do a quick write about a story for their constellation. -TTW shine a light through each constellation sheet. -TSW glue their constellations into their science journal. Assessments: The students will be evaluated based on their comprehension WS, vocabulary sheet, and constellations. Notes: Need to show constellation examples!

Assessments: Assessments: The students will be The students will be evaluated based on assessed on their their Moon Phase Sheet comprehension WS, vocabulary, and quick write. Notes: Notes: Short Lesson due to Enrichment!

Assessments: Students will be evaluated based on their play/pause responses in their science journals. Notes:

Assessments: The students will be evaluated based on their moon wheels and writing responses. Notes:

Social Science 1:20-2:20 Lesson Plans: Week of 15-19 Mon Date: 4/15 Topic: The Solar System ALCOS: 2.ES.11: Identify basic components of our solar system, including the sun, planets, and Earths moon. Goal: For the students to be Tues Date: 4/16 Topic: The Solar System ALCOS: 2.ES.11: Identify basic components of our solar system, including the sun, planets, and Earths moon. Goal: For the students to Wed Date: 4/17 Topic: The Solar System ALCOS: 2.ES.11: Identify basic components of our solar system, including the sun, planets, and Earths moon. Goal: For the students to Thurs Date: 4/18 Topic: The Solar System ALCOS: 2.ES.11: Identify basic components of our solar system, including the sun, planets, and Earths moon. Goal: For the students to Fri Date: 4/19 Topic: The Solar System ALCOS: 2.ES.11: Identify basic components of our solar system, including the sun, planets, and Earths moon. Goal: For the students to

able to read and identify components of the solar system. Objective: TSWBAT -Identify components of our Solar System. -Identify the Sun as a star. Materials/Resources: -The Solar System Planet Book -Scissors -Crayons -Science Journal -Planet Report Procedures for lesson: -TTW introduce the lesson on the Solar System. -TSW cut out their Planet Book. -After the students have assembled their book, the teacher and students will read about each planet. -TSW then color the planet the color that it is described in the booklet. -TSW then choose their favorite planet. -TSW start their Planet Report -TSW will record their

be able to describe our Solar System. Objective: TSWBAT -Identify components of our Solar System. -Identify the Sun, planets, Earth, and Earths Moon. Materials/Resources: -Lesson 6: What is the Solar System -Planets in Order pg 386 -Science Journal -Planet Report

be able to place the planets in order from the Sun. Objective: TSWBAT -Identify components of our Solar System. -Identify the Sun, planets, Earth, and Earths Moon. Materials/Resources: -Put the Planets in Order Activity -Black Construction Paper -Yellow Sun cut out -Scissors and crayons -Science Journal Procedures for lesson: -TSW cut out planet templates and put the planets in order from the Sun. -TSW will color and glue their planets on a black sheet of construction paper with a Sun. -TSW label and glue their chart in their science journal.

be able to recall what they have learned throughout the unit. Objective: TSWBAT -Recall the information from the Chapter. -Search for answers in the text. Materials/Resources: -Chapter 12 Review and test prep -Study Sticky Ball game -Science Journal -Writing Response Sheet: A Trip for Two (DRAFT!) Procedures for lesson: -TSW complete the Chapter 12 review individually. -TSW then plan a rough draft of a trip they would like to take to outer space! (where would they go, who would they take, what would they do and see) -TSW play sticky study ball as a review for their test.

be able to excel on their Science test. Objective: TSWBAT -Excel on their Chapter Test.

Materials/Resources; -Chapter 12 Test -Writing Response Sheet: A Trip for Two (Final) -Science Journal

Procedures for lesson: -TSW complete their Planet report. -The teacher and class will Read Lesson 6 together. -The teacher and class will work page 386 together and put the planets in order by days. TTW incorporate a Math Lesson into the days each planet takes to orbit the Sun. TSW put the planets in order from least to greatest. -TSW record their information in their science

Procedures for lesson: -TTW provide a quick review for the students. -TSW take their chapter test. -TSW then work in their science journals on the final draft of their trip to outer space.

information in their science journals. Assessments: The students will be assessed based on their Planet books and Planet Report.

journals. Assessments: The students will be evaluated based on their Science journals and planet reports. Assessments: The students will be assessed based on the Order of their planets. Assessments: Students will be evaluated based on their chapter 12 review and rough draft of their writing response. Assessments: The students will be evaluated based on their chapter 12 test and final copy of their trip to outer space. The students will also receive a cumulative grade for their science notebooks. Notes: TEST!

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Notes: Need sticky study ball! REVIEW of Unit!