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This thematic unit will explore the origin and types of telescopes and how they have allowed humans the ability to research, understand and explore the universe and its stars.
Science Standard:
ESS1.A: The Universe and its Stars The sun is a star that appears larger and brighter than other stars because it is closer. Stars range greatly in their distance from Earth.(5-ESS1-1)

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ELA Standard
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1.c
Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.

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This activity will consist of students laying on the classroom floor and looking up at projected stars on the ceiling. I will not lead with any information or materials before this activity. Students will be asked to “star gaze” at the projected images for 10 mins. After 10 mins, I will facilitate a class discussion, asking open ended questions regarding space.. I will than ask students to write down three questions they have about space. This diagnostic assessment will allow me the best insight to what prior knowledge my students have regarding space, stars, and the solar system.

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Large cleared space on floor is needed, windows need covers to allow projector to work. As well as owning a decent projector, I recommend the Smithsonian planetarium projector.

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- I will ask students to create their own poetry from their time Star Gazing in Class.

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Math Activity: The Power of Ten: Building a Magnitude Mode

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Math Activity: The Power of Ten: Building a Magnitude Mode

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This activity will enhance the students ability to comprehend distances in space while helping understand the power of ten.

"Students will create linear representations of powers of ten, from 1/100 to 100 using adding machine tape, (from 1 to 100 for 4thgrade). This linear model shows the magnitude of each power more dramatically than an area model.It shows the concepts of replicating (copying) ten times and/or partitioning ten times depending on the direction."

Math Standard:
5.MD.1:Convert measurement Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g. convert 5 cm to 0.05m), and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems

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This math activity will follow the layout of this lesson plan

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Fiction books that will used throughout unit. All fiction books will be read aloud, and will be followed by discussions surrounding connections to theme. Each book is picked to enhance the students understanding of overall theme. 

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Fiction books that will used throughout unit. All fiction books will be read aloud, and will be followed by discussions surrounding connections to theme. Each book is picked to enhance the students understanding of overall theme. 

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“Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei” By: Peter Sis

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“Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei” By: Peter Sis

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- discussion to follow about Galileo, connection to telescope.

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“Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei” By: Peter Sis

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ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts

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ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts

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-discussion to follow reading regarding current space programs

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What Miss Mitchell Saw by Hayley Barrett 

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What Miss Mitchell Saw by Hayley Barrett 

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- discussion to follow reading regarding how you could work in the field of Astronomy.

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Non-Fiction Books used during this unit. These books will be used as resources for students for writing projects, group presentations and individual projects. 

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Non-Fiction Books used during this unit. These books will be used as resources for students for writing projects, group presentations and individual projects. 

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these magazines are full of pictures and up to-date information.

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This book is highly recommended. As well as seems like it would be a fun book to send home with kids to encourage parent involvement.

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Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson

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Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson

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This book was also highly recommenced, and I personally have been a fan of Neil DeGrasse Tyson for a very long time and trust the quality of his work.

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Day 37: Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson

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This art project will follow class discussion and teaching  regarding the different types of telescopes.
- Reflecting Telescope
-Refracting Telescope
-Radio Telescopes
-Space Telescopes

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Supply's needed, instructions and a video tutorial  can be found on this website. 

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Supply's needed, instructions and a video tutorial  can be found on this website. 

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How to Make a Telescope: In this part of the tutorial I show you how to assemble the telescope

In this part of the telescope making tutorial I show you the nuts and bolts of how to make and assemble the telescope. I also have a video that shows you this and how to find the focal length of a lens. The picture below shows the parts needed to make this telescope.

Parts and tools

Two cardboard tubes around 12" each; one should slide into the other

Two lenses of differing focal length

Two small pieces of corrugated cardboard

Scissors, pencil, razor knife, paint and glue

In part two you figured out the focal lengths of your lenses and you cut your tubes to appropriate lengths now all you really have to do is cleanly attach the lenses to the tubes. This can be a bit tricky and I went through a whole bunch of trials before I found a way that was easy and worked well. Here is what you do:

Put a lens down on the square of corrugated cardboard and draw a line around it. Do this whole process for both lenses. (make two of these)

Using an X-acto or razor knife cut the circle out. You can use scissors but it is rather difficult because you will tend to bend and distort the cardboard. Try to cut the circle so the hole is just a tiny bit smaller than the lens. Maybe about 1/32 of an inch .

Pop your lens right into the cardboard. Because of the thickness of the cardboard you should be able to squeeze the lens right in there and it will hold tight. If you have trouble or it doesn't hold tight then just use a little bit of glue and let it dry.

Now, with a pair of scissors trim the cardboard ring so it is the same diameter as the tube. Remember that you have two tubes and each one is a different size because one slides into the other. Trim the ring with the long focus lens so it is the same size as your thicker outer tube. And trim the ring with the short focus lens so it is the same size as your thinner inner tube.

Now glue each ring onto its respective tube.

Slide the thinner tube into the thicker tube and your telescope is complete. Have fun!
Video Tutorial on how to make this telescope (This video also contains advice on how to find the focal length of a lens)
RESOURCES

Need lenses? These are the exact lenses I purchased for this project:

LENS DBL CONVEX 3.75CM DIAM 30CM FL (This is the objective or long focal length lens)

LENS DBL CONVEX 3.75CM DIAM 5CM FL (This is the lens I used for the eypiece, the short Focal length lens)

I Made My TELESCOPE - Want to make your own telescope? -- Build-It Yourself! -- Its so easy, now even an eight-year-old can build an 18" long, 3X refractor telescope in less than an hour. -- Includes objective lens, eye lens, glare stops, kraftboard tubes, instructions and an Edmund Star and Planet Locator. Finished product is powerful enough to show moon craters, Jupiters moons and many stars not visible to the naked eye. -- For ages 8 and up. --

Making & Enjoying Telescopes: 6 Complete Projects & A Stargazer's Guide This is a relatively modern book on telescope making (Printed in 1995) and it takes a nice slant on the whole subject by giving you complete details on six different telescope projects ranging from a big dobsonian to a small rich field telescope. Good book and I have a more in-depth review of it here. Book Review of Making & Enjoying Telescopes

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In this part of the telescope making tutorial I show you the nuts and bolts of how to make and assemble the telescope. I also have a video that shows you this and how to find the focal length of a lens. The picture below shows the parts needed to make this telescope.

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Songs that will be used throughout the unit

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Songs that will be used throughout the unit

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All three of these songs are high energy and fun to move to. I will use these moments to play these songs and encourage students to dance, air guitar and move their bodies, while also being able to connent to the theme.

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A portion of the song:  "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen

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A portion of the song:  "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen

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2000 Light Years From Home by The Rolling Stones 

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2000 Light Years From Home by The Rolling Stones 

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The Rolling Stones - 2000 Light Years From Home (Official Lyric Video)