Objectives
Here are the objectives for your Astronomy unit study.
1. Contrast the rotation and revolution of the earth.
2. List the order of plaents in our solar system.
3. Order the lunar phases chronologically.
4. Explain the location of the sun, earth and moon during a lunar eclipse.
5. Explain the location of the sun, earth and moon during a solar eclipse..
6. Describe the composition of the sun and stars.
7. Identify the constellations related to the North Star.
8. identify other consstellations visible in the Northern hemisphere.
9. Compare meteors, asteroids, and comets.
10. Evaluate the size of galaxies in light years.
Resources
MatchCard Science Unit Studies should have a minimum of three resources. We have listed a few favorites for an fascinating astronomy unit study; but feel free to find your other resources.
BOOKS
The Earth, Moon & Sun by Ron Marson
TOPS Learning Systems
Find the Constellations by HA Rey
Any book on the planets by Seymor Simon.
LIBRARY
Check it out! Don't forget your library. You can find resources with the Dewey Decimal Numbers: 520's
OTHER RESOURCES
Don't forget to keep an eye open for these other resources:
- Magazine articles
- Videos and DVDs
- Field Trips
- Educational Games
Science Projects
You will need a minimum of one science project to complete your Astronomy unit study. Here are some ideas:
- Visit a planetarium.
- Get a star finder and identify stars and constellations in the night sky.
- Complete the activities on the MatchCard instructor's pages.
MatchCards
The Matchcards are great for teaching and reinforcing the objectives. There is one MatchCard for each of the objectives listed above.
The MatchCards give you:
- A simple diagram of the concept
- Information pieces to place on the student card as a game
- Instructor's card with all the answers, a suggested activity for teaching
- A system for built in review
Every week you will use the corresponding MatchCard to teach the objective. In addition, the students review 5 previously learned MatchCards two or three times per week. This game-like activity is a favorite activity of many students. The Instructor's Guide gives you more ideas on organizing and using the MatchCards.
Unit Study Log
You will complete an Astronomy Unit Study Log. It will include your bibliography, description of science projects you do, list of daily readings and activities, and Grading Sheet. The Instructor's Guide gives more information on keeping a Unit Study Log.
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