Unit
The Sun's Yearly Trip Through the Zodiac-MINI LAB
Local Objective
At the end of this lab, students will be able to...
a. Understand the mythology of the zodiac.
b. List the zodiac constellations.
Objective used to evaluate students
Yes
Assessment Activity
Informal Evaluations--Teacher will observe during class discussion and questioning. Teacher will also observe during student experiment of moving through the signs of the zodiac.
Independent Practice--Students will be following the procedure for their activity on their own. Teacher can make a formal assessment on their work and ability to read and follow directions.
Assessment--A final assessment can be made of students final project and their answers to analyzing the results and drawing conclusions.
Level of Expectation
85%
List of concepts and Evaluation Types
Concept | Evaluation Type |
Activity | PE |
Learning Activity
The Students will:
1. Review all safety cautions and icons before beginning the lab activity.
2. Follow the procedure outline listed on page 164-165 of the Holt Science & Technology (J) for creating the zodiac constellation set-up.
3. Conclude this activity by analyzing their results and drawing conclusions. During their activity, write down notes about zodiac signs and how movement changes throughout the year; those notes will be used to analyze and draw conclusions.
Instructional Method
The Teacher will:
1. Guide students during the review of all safety cautions and icons before beginning the lab activity.
2. Guide students as they set up their lab and follow the procedure outline listed on pages 164-165 of the Holt Science & Technology (J) textbook.
3. Guide students in analyzing their results and drawing conclusions about their lab experiments. Show students how to use notes to analyze and draw conclusions.
Content Standards
SC 6, SC 7, CA 4, CA 6, SC 2
Process Standards
1.2, 4.1, 2.3, 2.1, 4.6, 4.7, 3.5, 1.1, 1.3
Equity/Workplace Readiness
MSIP Code | MSIP Indicator |
R/I | Research/Information Skills |
Resources
Holt Science & Technology "Astronomy" (J)
Basketball, classroom chairs, Cardboard box, index cards, masking tape.
Correction Exercise
Trial and Error
Enrichment Exercise
Zodiac Internet Research
Special Needs
Peer Assistance
GLEs v1.0
GLE Code | Discipline | Strand | Big Idea | Concept | Grade Level/Course | GLE |
SC/6UN/2/A/07/d | Science | Composition and Structure of the Universe and the Motion of the Objects Within It | Regular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be described and explained as the result of gravitational forces | The apparent position of the Sun and other stars, as seen from Earth, changes in observable patterns | Grade 7 | Scope and Sequence Objects and Their Motion in the Solar System
Recognize, in winter, the Sun appears to rise in the Southeast and set in the Southwest, accounting for a relatively short day length, and, in summer, the Sun appears to rise in the Northeast and set in the Northwest, accounting for a relatively long day length
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SC/6UN/2/A/07/b | Science | Composition and Structure of the Universe and the Motion of the Objects Within It | Regular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be described and explained as the result of gravitational forces | The apparent position of the Sun and other stars, as seen from Earth, changes in observable patterns | Grade 7 | Scope and Sequence Objects and Their Motion in the Solar System
Describe the pattern that can be observed in the changes in number of hours of visible sunlight, and the time and location of sunrise and sunset, throughout the year
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SC/6UN/2/B/07/d | Science | Composition and Structure of the Universe and the Motion of the Objects Within It | Regular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be described and explained as the result of gravitational forces | The apparent position of the moon, as seen from Earth, and its actual position relative to Earth change in observable patterns | Grade 7 | Scope and Sequence Objects and Their Motion in the Solar System
Recognize that one half of the Moon is always facing the Sun and, therefore, one half of the Moon is always lit
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SC/7IN/1/A/07/a | Science | Scientific Inquiry | Science understanding is developed through the use of science process skills, scientific knowledge, scientific investigation, reasoning, and critical thinking | Scientific inquiry includes the ability of students to formulate a testable question and explanation, and to select appropriate investigative methods in order to obtain evidence relevant to the explanation | Grade 7 | Scope and Sequence - All Units
Formulate testable questions and hypotheses
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Objective Notes/Essential Questions
Date | Note/Question |
6/18/2007 12:59:19 PM | What does the terms clockwise and counterclockwise mean? What is a zodiac? |