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


ConceptEvaluation Type
ActivityPE

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 CodeMSIP Indicator
R/IResearch/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 CodeDisciplineStrandBig IdeaConceptGrade Level/CourseGLE
SC/6UN/2/A/07/dScienceComposition and Structure of the Universe and the Motion of the Objects Within ItRegular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be described and explained as the result of gravitational forcesThe apparent position of the Sun and other stars, as seen from Earth, changes in observable patternsGrade 7Scope 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
SC/6UN/2/A/07/bScienceComposition and Structure of the Universe and the Motion of the Objects Within ItRegular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be described and explained as the result of gravitational forcesThe apparent position of the Sun and other stars, as seen from Earth, changes in observable patternsGrade 7Scope 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
SC/6UN/2/B/07/dScienceComposition and Structure of the Universe and the Motion of the Objects Within ItRegular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be described and explained as the result of gravitational forcesThe apparent position of the moon, as seen from Earth, and its actual position relative to Earth change in observable patternsGrade 7Scope 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
SC/7IN/1/A/07/aScienceScientific InquiryScience understanding is developed through the use of science process skills, scientific knowledge, scientific investigation, reasoning, and critical thinkingScientific 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 explanationGrade 7Scope and Sequence - All Units Formulate testable questions and hypotheses

Objective Notes/Essential Questions


DateNote/Question
6/18/2007 12:59:19 PMWhat does the terms clockwise and counterclockwise mean?      What is a zodiac?