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Solar System: 3rd grade

Nancy Ledesma, TX

TEKS: Science

(8) Earth and space. The student knows there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in the sky. The student is expected to:

(C) Construct models that demonstrate the relationship of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, including orbits and positions; and

(D) Identify the planets in Earth's solar system and their position in relation to the Sun.

Student Name:___________________________Period______Due Date________

Section I: C LAYER: Maximum 65 points in this section.

Points

Complete

1.     Read or Listen chapter 7: The Solar System and follow along

5 pts

 

2.     Observe and listen to the following video & be prepared to identify the planets. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_RAEESmsrs&feature=related

10 pts

 

3.     Read “The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System,” and write down the vocabulary words on index cards.

5 pts

 

4.     Find a magazine article (Example: Discover) on the Solar System, and highlight key ideas.

10 points

 

5.     Read or listen to Chapter 7 and answer the questions at the end of the chapter.

10 points

 

6.     Write a Song of your favorite planet and it’s characteristics

10 points

 

7.     Using Modeling Clay and the foam spheres make a 3D model of a planet of your choice and label.

5 points

 

8.     Create a set of flash cards with pictures and a fact from the solar system.

10 points

 

9.     Listen to the recorded directions and using the Trifold from the Literacy center sorts the planets in order using the Velcro and take a picture with the camera.

5 points

 

10.          In a small group of 3 students’ start the Astronauts Journal handout and look for Google Images).

Print out the images and paste them on your journal in Section A. With the information obtained through your journey please document your findings on the characteristics of your planet on Section B.

 

10 points

 

 

11.          In a small group of 3 students use the chart (in Astronauts Journal Sheet) Section C to calculate the distance of your group’s planet from the sun. You can find an online version of this graph at

http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/trading/trading-solar-table.html

10 points

 

12.          Watch an interview with an Astronaut and write short summary.

10 points

 

13.          Complete interactive game http://www.kidsastronomy.com/fun/make-a-solar-system.htm

 

5 points

 

14.          Design a scale model that shows the relative size of each of the inner & outer planets and relative distance from the sun.

15 points

 

15.          Create a graphic organizer outlining the important discoveries and who discovered the inner & outer planets.

15 points

 

16.          Make a three flap organizer explaining a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite.

10 points

 

17.          Draw and label a rocket, satellite and a space station.

5 points

 

18.          Complete the graphic organizer comparing comets and asteroids.

10 points

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section II: B LAYER: Choose one. Maximum 20 points in this section.

Points

Completed

1.     Design and create a 2-sided brochure advertising a trip to the Solar system. Apply your knowledge of the composition, structures, processes and interactions of the planets in our Solar System.  Collect and gather the following information: climate, surface features, identify the planets in Earth's solar system and their position in relation to the Sun and interesting facts about the Solar System.

20 points

 

2. Plan a NASA mission to one of the planets. (This activity may be done in groups of students up to four.) Design an actual 3D Astronaut suit and a tool to be used in space. Special Note: No gravity and record details on how you will use the tool in your mission.

20 points

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section III: A LAYER:  Choose one. Max 20 points in this section.

Points

Completed

1.     Do virtual tour: http://astroventure.arc.nasa.gov/DAP/

Design your own planet and its moons. Write an essay about how you would survive in your planet? What are the characteristics?  Is it habitable? What is the formation?

20pts

 

2. You are a lost astronaut; you need to find your way back to Earth. You are traveling fast through space, and you need to collect data, pictures, and live videos as evidence of our journey for NASA, our command headquarters in Houston, Texas.

Once you accomplish your 3 page report and have accomplished this task you need to report back to NASA on the experience with these planets and our journey back home.

20   pts

 

3. Role-play a NASA Rocket Launch in history and create a space station and command center and prepare to launch from Houston, TX recreating a successful space mission. Form groups with 3-4 students.  Each team member will have a role.

20 pts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grades:

40-55: D          56-70= C           71-85=B          86-105=A

 

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