Solar SystemSolar System44thth Grade Students Grade Students

Presenters:Sam Derr

Vicki KallenbergerBrian Butteris

ASSURE MODELASSURE MODEL

A – AudienceS- State ObjectivesS- Select Media and MaterialsU- Utilize MaterialsR- Require Learner ParticipationE- Evaluate

AudienceAudience

Fourth Grade StudentsStudents can all be at different levels in

what they knowStudents learn in different waysSome students may have learning

disabilitiesESL/ELL

State ObjectivesState Objectives

• The Fourth Grade students will be able to name the planets after the lesson accurately.

• The Fourth Grade students will be able to diagram the planets to scale after the lesson accurately.

• The Fourth Grade students will be able to compare the planet’s characteristics after the lesson efficiently.

• The Fourth Grade students will be able to define gravity, atmosphere, meteors, and comets after the lesson accurately.

• Students will be able to describe different terminology involved in the universe accurately

Select Methods, Media, and Select Methods, Media, and MaterialsMaterials

The book, Comets, Stars, the Moon, and Mars

Study Jams WebsiteCrossword Newscast VideoWho Wants To Be A Millionaire quiz showGlogster interactive posterInternet Games

Astronaut TravelAstronaut Travel

Introductory activityPretend you’re an astronaut…. 3,2,1…

Blast Off!!Read a poem about the planet that you

land on from The book, Comets, Stars, the Moon, and Mars

Study Jams and CrosswordStudy Jams and Crossword

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/solar-system/solar-system-inner.htm

Go over this as material, then give the students the crosswords to work on

Inner Planets, Outer Planets, Earth’s Atmosphere, The Universe

News Team 8News Team 8

We made this video as a newscast about the weather on each planet.

Glogster Interactive PostersGlogster Interactive Posters

Allow the students to work in the computer lab on Glogster to create their own interactive posters

Group activityHave the students present their posters in

front of the classAlso can be used for evaluationhttp://mrsschaefer.edu.glogster.com/for-

jroper/

Internet GamesInternet Games

While you and your students are still in the lab, a fun practice activity for your students to list the planets in order

Remember “My Violent Evil Monster Just Scared Us Nuts”

http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/planets_moons_dk_sides/eng/Introduction/MainSessionPart1.htm

Power Point Quiz ShowPower Point Quiz Show

Have the students play this as a chance to practice what they know

Also can be used for evaluationReview for testGo to power point

Require Learner ParticipationRequire Learner Participation

Astronaut book readingCrosswordGlogster interactive postersAnswer questions

EvaluationEvaluation

Glogster interactive poster presentationsExam/ QuizzesClass Discussion

The EndThe End

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