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Performance Task:
Individual Pre-Test/Post-Test:
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Student created mock quiz, Group
mock quiz
Day 1: Class discussion on the common vs. scientific use of the word theory, Begin study of origin of the
Universe with independent Big Bang Reading, Class discussion of reading to summarize key points,
Short Video on Big Bang to reinforce reading
Day 2: Break students into 4 groups where each group researches a different piece of evidence for the
Big Bang Theory and then shares (Jigsaw), Afterwards students read (independently or in the same
group) about the conditions of the early Universe, with a quick class discussion summarizing the key
points.
o Standards Covered: State: 3.1: The history of the universe, solar system and Earth can
be inferred from evidence left from past events, National: C.4.9: Origin, evolution, and
properties of the universe.
Day 1: Begin class with quick review of previous lesson, Then short video on star formation, Transition
into individual or group research of different classifications and characteristics of stars and discuss as a
class afterwards
Day 2: Begin class with short video on planet formation, Students then read article on planet formation to
reinforce video and then class discussion to summarize, Look at diagram of our solar system leading to
teacher-direction discussion about planetary differences, Then watch short video on unique planets
Standards Covered: State: 3.1: The history of the universe, solar system and Earth can be inferred from
evidence left from past events 3.2: As part of the solar system, Earth interacts with various extraterrestrial
forces and energies such as gravity, solar phenomena, electromagnetic radiation, and impact events that
influence the planets geosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere in a variety of ways, National: C.4.9: Origin,
evolution, and properties of the universe. C.4.8: Origin, evolution, and planetary behaviors of Earth. C.4.10:
Fundamental processes of investigating in the Earth and space sciences.
Day 1: Review material from previous lesson about star and planet formation, Students independently read article on
early conditions of Earth and draw what an early Earth would look like and then describe to a partner, Transition into
class discussion about early Earth, Watch a short video to reinforce early Earth conditions
Day 2: Begin class with students reading online tutorial on Earths layers and layer properties, Students then
independently research how Earths inner layers contribute to the Earths atmosphere, Then a class discussion
summarizing Earths layers and layer properties and also how inner/outer core contribute to Earths atmosphere
Day 3: Review Earths layers and layer properties, Students read online article about competing hypotheses on the
origin of Earths water and then discuss with a partner, Entire class talks about the competing ideas and which one
they think seems the most compelling, Watch short video on Earths water to reinforce competing hypotheses.
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State Standards: 3.1: The history of the universe, solar system and Earth can be inferred from evidence left
from past events. 3.2: As part of the solar system, Earth interacts with various extraterrestrial forces and
energies such as gravity, solar phenomena, electromagnetic radiation, and impact events that influence the
planets geosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere in a variety of ways. National Standards: C.4.1:
Characteristics of land, atmosphere, and ocean systems on Earth. C.4.8: Origin, evolution, and planetary
behaviors of Earth. C.4.10: Fundamental processes of investigating in the Earth and space sciences.
Day 1: Quick class review of previous lesson, Transition into group or individual reading about Earths early
atmosphere and how biological life changed the atmosphere, Watch video to reinforce the Earths early atmosphere
and its changes.
Day 2: Break students into pairs where each pair researches the atmosphere on another planet, Class discussion
about different atmospheres and review magnetic fields and solar winds, Switch gears into talking about winds,
Watch video on what causes wind and the Coriolis effect.
Day 3: Students will spend the day taking the mock quiz as a class and asking any questions that they are unsure
of or are stumped on.
State Standards: 3.1: The history of the universe, solar system and Earth can be inferred from evidence left
from past events. 3.2: As part of the solar system, Earth interacts with various extraterrestrial forces and
energies such as gravity, solar phenomena, electromagnetic radiation, and impact events that influence the
planets geosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere in a variety of ways. National Standards: C.4.1:
Characteristics of land, atmosphere, and ocean systems on Earth. C.4.8: Origin, evolution, and planetary
behaviors of Earth. C.4.10: Fundamental processes of investigating in the Earth and space sciences.