Earth Science Chapter 19 Earth, Moon, and Sun Layered Assignments

Alan Dewey
Wabasso High School 

OBJECTIVES

1. The student will explain how the combination of the Earth's tilted axis and revolution around the sun causes the progression of seasons and weather patterns.

2. The student will use the predictability of the motions of the Earth, and sun to explain the length of day, length of year, phases of the moon, eclipses, tides and shadows.

3. The student will explain the differences between the Earth and the moon.

LAYER C- BASIC UNDERSTANDING (Choose a total of 75 pts from the assignments below. 

* indicates a required assignment.  Must be present in class to earn points for notes.)

 

 Day 1- Earth in Space (Section 19.1)

____ 1. Read section 19.1 and complete worksheet (VL-5 pts).

 

 Days 2-3- Phases, Eclipses, and Tides (Section 19.3) (Choose 2 from #5-12)

____ 4.   *Complete a “moonth” of phases lab, pg. 678-679 (BK-5 pts).

____ 5. Read section 19.3 and complete worksheet (VL-5 pts).

____ 6. Write two paragraphs summarizing eclipses and tides (VL- 5 pts).

____ 7. Make a table that compares and contrasts solar eclipses and lunar eclipses (LM-5 pts).

____ 8. Make a table that compares and contrasts spring and neap tides (LM-5 pts).

____ 9. Make a poster showing lunar and solar eclipse (VS-5 pts).

____ 10. Make a poster showing spring and neap tides (VS-5 pts).

____ 11. Complete lunar and solar eclipses worksheet (VL- 5 pts).

____ 12. Complete high and low tides worksheet (VL-5 pts). 

 Day 4- Earth’s Moon (Section 19.4)

____ 13. Read section 19.4 and complete worksheet (VL-5 pts).

 Day 5- Layer C Work Day

____ 16.   Listen to lecture and take notes each day (VL)  1    2    3    4    5

____ 17.   *Complete review ?’s worksheet (VL-5 pts).

____ 18.   Make vocab flashcards or crossword for all relevant terms in the unit (VL-10 pts). 

____ 21. Complete review questions pg. 695-697 #1, 3-4, 6. 8-9, 11, 14-17, 26-28; 1-6. (VL-10 pts).

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Days 6-7- Layer B work days

Day 8- Layer A work day/All assignments due

 

LAYER B- APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE (Choose 1- 10 points)

LAYER A- CRITICAL THINKING & ANALYSIS OF REAL WORLD ISSUES (15 points)

Using 2 sources, write a three paragraph paper no longer than one page to answer one question below.  The first paragraph should be an introduction.  The second paragraph should give facts and information about your question, such as pros and cons.  The third paragraph should give your opinion based on your research.  You should list your sources below. 

____ 1. Should we continue exploration of the moon?

____ 2. Should the government continue funding space exploration?

____ 3.  Compare/contrast US and Russia space exploration.

Source #1-  Title:

Website:

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Date of article:

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Source #2-  Title:

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Total Grade:  _____ / 70 Parent/Guardian Signature (XC): ________________________________