Lesson Plans for Henry Ray III

January 20-23, 2009

Science; Solar System

6.3(A) Analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information; 

6.3(C) Represent the natural world using models and identify their limitations; 

6.3(D) Evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment.

6.3(E) Connect Grade 6 science concepts with the history of science and contributions of scientists.  

6.5(A) Identify and describe a system that results from the combination of two or more systems such as in the solar system. 

6.5(B) Describe how the properties of a system are different from the properties of its parts.

6.13(A) Identify characteristics of objects in our solar system including the Sun, planets, meteorites, comets, asteroids, and moons. 

6.13(B) Describe types of equipment and transportation needed for space travel.

6.10 Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a variety of input devices such as mouse/track pad, keyboard, microphone, digital camera, printer, scanner, disk/disc, modem, CD-ROM, or joystick. (TEKS/SE)(6.2A)

6.12 Use digital keyboarding standards for data input such as one space after punctuation, the use of em/en dashes, and smart quotation marks. (TEKS/SE)(6.2C)

6.14 Discuss copyright laws/issues and model ethical acquisition and use of digital information, citing sources using established methods. (TEKS/SE)(6.3A)

6.15 Demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use while in an individual classroom, lab, or on the Internet and intranet. (TEKS/SE)(6.3B)

6.16 Describe the consequences regarding copyright violations including, but not limited to, computer hacking, computer piracy, intentional virus setting, and invasion of privacy. (TEKS/SE)(6.3C)

6.17 Identify the impact of technology applications on society through research interviews, and personal observation. (TEKS/SE)(6.2D)

6.18 Demonstrate knowledge of the relevancy of technology to future careers life-long learning, and daily living for individuals of all ages. (TEKS/SE)(6.3E)

6.1 Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of operating system, software applications, and communication and networking components. (TEKS/SE)(6.1A)

6.3 Demonstrate the ability to select and use software for a defined task according to quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency. (TEKS/SE)(6.1C)

6.5 Use technology terminology appropriate to the task. (TEKS/SE)(6.1E)

6.6 Perform basic software application functions including, but not limited to, opening an application program and creating, modifying, printing, and saving documents. (TEKS/SE)(6.1F)

Activities & Resources:

Monday Holiday

Tuesday/Wednesday—Students will view a video (Blast Off approximately 104 minutes) based on space exploration.  The teacher will present the solar system travel brochure project to the students.  The students will receive handouts describing the project along with the daily steps involved.  After the project is presented, the students will create a thinking map based on the needs of all living organisms.

Homework GR&SW 187-191 {stop on question # 10 on page 191}

Thursday/Friday-- Students will receive handouts based on the characteristics of the planets within the solar system.  They will use the handouts to complete a worksheet on the physical characteristics of the planet each student was assigned.
Handout 1 (Weight in space)

Handout 2 (A framework for the needs of living things)

Handout 3 (distance to planets))
Friday-- The students will establish a list of challenges their planet presents.  Once the list is complete, they will brainstorm a list of solutions.

Assessment:

Friday-- Each portion of the solar system project will be graded.

Accommodations/Modifications:

Modifications are based on students needs.