https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58 Outline and resources for a thematic unit of study on Stars. en-us 2020-12-04 04:38:56 UTC 2023-03-23 17:25:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f52d.png welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989756883 2020-12-05 04:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989756883 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989757998 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.

]]> 2020-12-05 04:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989757998 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989758649  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. 

]]> 2020-12-05 04:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989758649 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989759263 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)

]]> 2020-12-05 04:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989759263 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989760577 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.]]> 2020-12-05 04:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989760577 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989765091 - discussion to follow about Galileo, connection to telescope.

]]> 2020-12-05 04:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989765091 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989773267 2020-12-05 04:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989773267 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989777267 these magazines are full of pictures and up to-date information. ]]> 2020-12-05 04:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989777267 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989783388 -discussion to follow reading regarding current space programs ]]> 2020-12-05 05:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989783388 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989787946 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. ]]> 2020-12-05 05:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989787946 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989788744 2020-12-05 05:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989788744 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989790903 This art project will follow class discussion and teaching  regarding the different types of telescopes. 
- Reflecting Telescope
-Refracting Telescope
-Radio Telescopes
-Space Telescopes]]> 2020-12-05 05:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989790903 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989794626 2020-12-05 05:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989794626 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989796106 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

]]> 2020-12-05 05:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989796106 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989819720 This math activity will follow the layout of this lesson plan]]> 2020-12-05 06:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989819720 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989825780 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. ]]> 2020-12-05 06:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989825780 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989828594 2020-12-05 06:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989828594 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989830399 2020-12-05 06:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989830399 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989838126 - I will ask students to create their own poetry from their time Star Gazing in Class. ]]> 2020-12-05 06:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989838126 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989840540 2020-12-05 06:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989840540 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989845616 - discussion to follow reading regarding how you could work in the field of Astronomy.]]> 2020-12-05 06:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989845616 welshm11 https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989847364 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. ]]> 2020-12-05 06:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/welshm11/1cd38p7xq9pxfq58/wish/989847364