HAZLETON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT UNIT/LESSON PLAN
Teacher Name : Danielle Pavlick
Subject : Science
Start Date(s): 1/4/16
Grade Level (s): 6
Building : Maple Manor
Unit Plan
Unit Title: Unit D Earth in the Universe
Essential Questions: -What is rotation and revolution?
-How does Earth move in relation to the sun?
-How does the Earth move in relation to the moon?
-What are the phases of the moon?
-What is a solar and a lunar eclipse?
-How does the moon affect tides?
-What is gravity’s role in the solar system?
-What is gravity’s role in the universe?
-What is a planet?
-What planets are in our solar system?
-What are the inner planets and their characteristics?
-What are the outer planets and their characteristics?
-What are the basic types of stars?
-What is Earth’s sun classified as?
-What is a comet?
-What is an asteroid?
-What is a meteoroid?
-What is a constellation?
-How do the positions of stars and constellations change in relation to the Earth during an evening?
-How do the position of stars and constellations change in relation to the Earth month to month?
-What equipment and instruments are used to explore the universe?
-What are some significant accomplishments and contributions provided by selected past and present scientists in the field of astronomy?
-What are some space program efforts to investigate possibilities of living in space and on other planets?
Standards: PA Core Standards, PA Academic Standards/Anchors (based on subject)
Science- S8.D.3.1 Explain the relationships between and among objects of our solar system.
ELA- CC.1.2.6.B Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences and/or generalizations drawn from
text.
CC.1.2.6.C Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text.
CC.1.2.6.E Analyze the author’s structure through the use of paragraphs, chapters, sections.
CC.1.2.6.J Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge
when considering a word or a phrase important to comprehension or expression.
CC.1.2.6L Read and comprehend literary non-fiction and informational text on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.
CC.1.2.6.G Integrate information presented in different media formats (e.g. visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent
understanding of a topic or issue.
CC.8.5.6-8.D Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to science.
CC.8.5.6-8G Integrate visual information (e.g. charts, graphs, photographs, videos, maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
Summative Unit Assessment : Lesson Quizzes, Chapter Tests, Unit Test, Projects, Group Activities
Summative Assessment Objective
Students will analyze information by identifying the key concepts from
Chapters 12 and 13.
Assessment Method (check one)
____ Rubric ___ Checklist __x__ Unit Test ____ Group
____ Student Self-Assessment
____ Other (explain)
Day
1
2
Objective (s)
Students will identify the largest
member of the solar system;
clarify how the sun provides the
energy needed to sustain life;
recognize that earth’s revolution
around the sun and the tilt of its
axis are responsible for the change
in seasons; understand that the
cycle of day and night
is caused by earth’s rotation about
it’s axis.
Students will exhibit how earth’s
revolution
around the sun and the tilt of its
DOK
LEVEL
2
3
Activities / Teaching Strategies
Indirect Instruction, Interactive Instruction,
Experimental instruction
Grouping
DAILY PLAN
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Materials / Resources
graphic organizer, textbook, student
notebook
Assessment of Objective (s)
Formative- think-pair-share
Turn and talk
Summative-
Think-pair-share
Cause and effect graphic organizer
2
Direct Instruction
Teacher inquiry; think aloud; small group;
Student Self - self- assessment in
journals
Graphic organizer , textbook, student
W notebook
s
Formative- graphic organizer
Summative-
3
4
5
6
7
axis are
responsible for the change in
seasons and
how earth’s rotation causes the
cycle of
night and day; understand that the
apparent motion of constellations
is due to
earth’s rotation.
Students will apply concepts
learned in
Lesson 1 on a quiz with at least an
85%
accuracy.
Students will recognize
that a constellation is a
pattern of stars visible
from Earth and that some
constellations are visible
only in one hemisphere or
in certain parts of the year.
Students will research
various constellations
visible on the northern
hemisphere and choose
one constellation to
exhibit.
Students will recognize the
role of Earth’s moon in
conjunction with the Earth
and Sun; chart out the
phases of the moon;
describe the relative
positions of the Sun, Earth,
and Moon during Solar and
Lunar Eclipses
Students will evaluate the
effects of solar and lunar
eclipses; understand that
planetary transits occur
when a planet passes
between Earth and Sun;
chart out solar eclipse,
lunar eclipse, and
planetary transit including
an explanation for each.
We will all compare and
discoverylearning
Student Self - Assessmentjournaling
3
Indirect Instruction
Teacher Inquiry
Guided Practice
Formative
S
w
SummativeStudent Self - Assessment-
1
2
3
Interactive Instruction
I
s
Quiz, rock samples, textbook, student
notebook
Sm group, compare/contrast
FormativeSummative- Lesson 1 Quiz
Student Self - Assessment-
3
Interactive Instruction
S Textbook, student notebook, props
w
Sm group, role play
Formative- role play activity
Summative-
Student Self - Assessment-
1
2
3
Independent study
s
Stations materials
Learning centers in small groups
Formative- station assignments
Summative-
Student Self - Assessmentjournaling
1
Quiz
Formative-
contrast the different tides
on Earth associated with
the moons gravitational
pull.
2
3
Direct Instruction
I
Reading, listening, writing
Summative- lesson 2 Quiz
Student Self - Assessment-
8
Students will apply
concepts learned in Lesson
3 on a quiz with at least an
85% accuracy.
2
3
Independent Study
I
Computers
Student noteooks
Formative- learning log
Summative-
Computer assisted Rock/Mineral activities
Student Self - Assessmentjournaling (self reflection)
9
We will review all concepts
learned throughout
chapter to prepare for
chapter test.
1
2
3
Direct Instruction
test
Formative-
I
Reading, writing, listening
Summative- Test
Student Self - Assessment-
10
We will apply all concepts
learned from chapter in a
test with at least 85%
accuracy
3
Experimental instruction
Sharing observations with classmates of fossil examples
s
Fossils
Journals
Student notebook
textbook
FormativeSummative-
Student Self - Assessment11
We will all participate in a
kinesthetic learning
activity to demonstrate
Earth’s tides.
1
2
3
Independent Study
Summative-
We will discuss current
even topics.
12
Formative-
Student Self - Assessment3
FormativeSummative-
Student Self - Assessment2
;
Formative
Summative-
13
Student Self - Assessment
14
1
2
Formative-
3
Summative- quiz
Student Self - Assessment-
3
15
FormativeSummativeStudent Self - Assessment-