Week of: 3-2-09
Essential Question(s)
Monday
EQ: How have scientists gained
knowledge of our universe?
Teacher: Baxter
IB
Area(s) of
Interaction
Grade: 8
Standar
d(s)
Address
ed
8-4.10
ATL;
Human
Ingenuity
Tuesday
EQ: How have scientists gained
knowledge of our universe?
Subject: Science
Activating Strategies/Links to
Prior Knowledge
JournalWhat are some examples of
technology used to explore our
universe?
Tools of Astronomy Crossword
Puzzle-
JournalMake a Venn diagram to show
similarities and differences
between refracting and
reflecting telescopes.
United Streaming Video- Galileo’s
Dialogue or “Space Exploration” and
Follow-Along
ATL;
Human
Ingenuity
8-4.1
8-4.6
8-4.7
8-4.9
8-4.10
ATL;
Human
Ingenuity
8-4.1
8-4.6
8-4.7
8-4.9
8-4.10
JournalMake a Venn diagram to show
similarities and differences
between refracting and
reflecting telescopes.
ATL;
Human
Ingenuity
8-4.1
8-4.6
8-4.7
8-4.9
8-4.10
Journal3,2,1 Activity
3 things you know
2 things that kinda know
1 thing that is confusing
ATL;
Human
Ingenuity
8-4.1
8-4.6
8-4.7
8-4.9
8-4.10
Journal– In complete
sentences, tell how you
prepared for this test.
(ex-flash cards? Attend study
session? Study with friend?)
Thursday
EQ: How have scientists gained
knowledge of our universe?
Friday
EQ: How have scientists gained
knowledge of our universe?
* in mixed RIT level groups
Lesson Content/Teaching Strategies
Acquisition, Extend & Refine, or Culminating
How does it pertain to this lesson?
Wednesday
EQ: How have scientists gained
knowledge of our universe?
Unit Topic(s): Planets, Objects in Space, Technology Review
** in small groups with similar RIT scores
Summarizing
Activity and
Assessment/Ticket
Out the Door
Answer today’s EQ
Tools of Astronomy Flip-chart
Foldable Notes.
Study Guide
TOTD- How was
Galileo a risktaker? If you were
Galileo would have
done the same?
Explain.
*Planet, Objects in Space, and
Technology Review Stations
Discussion
Go over study guide.
Oral Q and A
*Planet, Objects in Space, and
Technology Trashball Review
Planet, Objects in Space, and
Technology Test
Test