ACTIVITY

TIME

Day/Night and Seasons Demonstration Lesson

45 – 60 minutes. There is usually much discussion to clarify concepts.

Gravity Lessons

45 – 60 minutes

Earth’s Moon

60 minutes. Websites to show information.

Earth and other parts of the Solar System revolve around the sun

There are three activities to help show this.

1. Earth and Other Planets Revolve Around the Sun – 45 min.

2. Planet’s Distance Affects Rotation 20 – 30 minutes

3. Planets Keep Moving Around the Sun – 45 minutes.

The Sun is a star and gives off light, heat and other energy.

There are 4 activities to help show this.

1. Sun Heats Planets – 45 min.

2. Color and Temperature – 45 min.

3. Why do Mars and Earth Have Cold Poles – 45 min. (also a review of seasons)

4. Solar Cooker – 45 min. to set up, additional time to gather data.

Identify and Describe the Characteristics of the Nine Planets

HyperStudio presentations from class members. Estimated 18 students x 10 minutes = 3 Hours

Scientists and History

Computer Lab time to look at websites about scientists. 45 min.

Student research and design of HyperStudio project

Research—4 45 min. computer lab sessions.

Design and complete HyperStudio Program 4 to 6 45 min. computer lab sessions.