Mapping the Stars
Vocabulary:
constellation light-year
zenith declination
altitude right ascension
horizon ecliptic
Text: Holt
Astronomy This unit is very structured (see
calendar).
Layer C-all layer C assignments are required.
Layer B
Layer A
| Role | Audience | Format | Topic |
| Camper lost in the
woods |
Scout Leader | Cell phone conversation | I’m
lost! Help me get
out of here! |
| Requirements:
Explain your location using the night sky to someone on a cell
phone. Use essential vocabulary correctly. Your
Final draft should convey a conversation between you and another person with at least four messages and replies. |
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| Rover (Dog looking up
From his doghouse) |
Diary | Series of Journal Entries | What’s going on out
There? |
| Requirements:
Diary must contain at least four journal entries of at
least one paragraph per entry. Entries should span a six
month time period. Correct usage of vocabulary is important. Explain how the view changes nightly and why these changes are happening. Include questions you might have from these observations. |
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| Patrick (from
Spongebob
Squarepants) |
Fans | Speech & Song | I am not a star! |
| Requirements:
Explain how Patrick (a starfish) is different than a star found in the
nighttime sky. Include a diagram. Song will
Include vocabulary words. Supply written version of song lyrics. |
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| Day 1 Introduction: Mapping the stars Pg. 14-20 Teacher
led instruction and notes Homework questions |
Day 2 Vocabulary Chart or crossword |
Day 3 Directed
Reading Quiz on Notes/Vocabulary |
Day 4 Stars & Constellations Video With
Questions Star Bingo |
Day 5 Jerry
Springer of the skies Constellation Creations |
| Day 6 Constellation
Creations completed |
Day 7 Quiz Technology Workday |
Day 8 Solar
Motion Demonstration Lab Collect Lab Sheet |
Day 9 Quiz R.A.F.T. workday |
Day 10 Star
Bingo due Review Study Guide |
| Day 11 Test & R.A.F.T.
due |