Solar System Simulation | Knowitall.org

Lesson Overview

Students will begin to understand the solar system by using and creating models to demonstrate the layout of the solar System.

Duration

Multiple days

Lesson Type

Project Based Lesson

Essential Question

If I traveled to space what would I see when I got there?

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4.E.3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the locations, movements, and patterns of stars and objects in the solar system.
- 4.E.3A Astronomy is the study of objects in our solar system and beyond. A solar system includes a sun, (star), and all other objects that orbit that sun. Planets in our night sky change positions and are not always visible from Earth as they orbit our...
  - 4.E.3A.1 Develop and use models of Earth’s solar system to exemplify the location and order of the planets as they orbit the Sun and the main composition (rock or gas) of the planets.
Grade 3: Speak clearly at an understandable pace, adapting speech to a variety of contexts and tasks; use standard English when indicated or appropriate.
- C.LCS Language, Craft, and Structure
  - C.LCS.4 Critique how a speaker addresses content and uses stylistic and structural craft techniques to inform, engage, and impact audiences.
Grade 3: Consult print and multimedia sources to check and correct spellings.
- Grade 3: Use conventional spelling for high-frequency words, previously studied words, and for adding suffixes to base words.
  - W.L.5 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Grade 1: Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
- Grade 2: Make predictions before and during reading; confirm or modify thinking.
  - RI.MC.7 Research events, topics, ideas, or concepts through multiple media, formats, and in visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities.

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