Grade 5 Science Unit 1


	Grade 5 Science Unit 1
Our Place in Space Essential Question: How can we compare celestial objects in our solar system? How can you illustrate that repeating patterns of celestial objects have observable effects?

Enduring Understandings	Resources
Astronomy The location of Earth in the solar system determines its properties and makes life possible.	Copernicus Scale Model of the Earth Note: This SMART notebook may be used in place of the webquest if all students do not have access to a computer for this lesson. This allows the teacher to conduct the lesson as a whole group if needed. Asteroids, Comets, Meteorites Read about and compare the properties of asteroids, comets, and meteors. Comet Facts, Myths, and Legends Learn more about comets by exploring this site.
Repeating Patterns and Celestial Events The rotation of planet Earth on its axis produces our cycle of day and night. The rotation of planet Earth on its axis is responsible for the apparent movement of the sun, moon, planets and, stars. The revolution of planet Earth around the sun determines the length of our year.	Why is Earth Rotating? Read about why the Earth and other planets rotate. What makes day and night? Model the day and night cycle. Observe Sunrise and Sunset Observe the apparent movement of the sun across the sky. Why the sun rises in the east and sets in the west? Identify the rationale for the location of sunrise and sunset. Sunlight Animation Observe the apparent movement of the sun across the sky. Day and night Interactive Model Explore a model of Earth's yearly revolution around the sun. Star Wheel Create this star wheel to simulate what you might see during different times of the year. Night Sky Use this site to journal the phases of the moon. Birthday Moon Phases Create a weekly moon phase calendar for the current week and make predictions about next year's moon phase by analyzing the created data. NASA Scientists Interactive characters host a talk show with real scientists and engineers who work on space and earth missions.
Required Lab: Poor, Poor Pluto	Resources
Student Outcome: Analyze the physical properties of each planet by organizing information gathered from their research.	Rolling Through Space Explore the vast distances that separate the sun and the planets of our solar system. Nine Planets Learn the characteristics of our solar system’s planets and other celestial bodies. Planets for Kids Explore our solar system's planets. Planets Learn about the characteristics of our solar system’s planets and expeditions that have studied them. Solar System Learn the characteristics of our solar system’s planets and other celestial bodies. Space School Pluto This video provides an overview of Pluto, how it affected the 20th century and the reasons it's no longer considered a planet. Note: If the link does not open, be sure to login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com Why Is Pluto No Longer a Planet? Read the argument as to why Pluto is no longer a planet. The Trouble with Pluto Read the argument as to why Pluto is no longer a planet.
Project: *Planet for Sale!*	Resources
Student Outcome: Identify and compare properties, locations, and movement of celestial objects in our solar system by researching another planet.	Nine Planets Learn the characteristics of our solar system’s planets and other celestial bodies. Planets for Kids Explore our solar system's planets. Welcome to the Planets Learn about the characteristics of our solar system’s planets and expeditions that have studied them. The Planets and The Dwarf Planets Learn the characteristics of our solar system’s planets and other celestial bodies. Planet for Sale - Brochure Template Solary System Exploration - Explore all of the planets in the solar system with videos, pictures, and other information.

Teacher Resources
Curriculum Links	Resources
Readings, SMART board Lessons, and Websites	Galileo and the Sun-Centered Debate In this video segment adapted from NOVA, learn about the two opposing world views and the strong piece of evidence Galileo offered to support the heliocentric theory. Bringing the Solar System to Life Provides a lesson using role playing to demonstrate the universe and its connection to the sun. Earth's Rotation Spinning Globe Model The Day and Night Cycle

Teacher Notes
Standards	Resources
Content Standard: 2.D.1.e. Provide evidence that supports the idea that our solar system is sun-centered. Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Copernicus Copernicus Scale Model of the Earth Galileo and the Sun-Centered Debate Bringing the Solar System to Life
Content Standard: 2.D.1.a. Recognize that like all planets and stars, the Earth is spherical in shape. Content Standard: 2.D.1.b. Identify the properties of the planet Earth that make it possible for the survival of lie as we know it. Temperature Location Presence of an atmosphere Presence of water (solid, liquid, and gas) Content Standard: 2.D.1.c. Compare the properties of at least one other planet in our solar system to those of Earth to determine if it could support life, as we know it. Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Nine Planets Rolling Through Space Planets for Kids Planets Solar System Welcome to the Planets The Planets and The Dwarf Planets: Star Child Space School Pluto Why Is Pluto No Longer a Planet? The Trouble with Pluto
Content Standard: 2.D.1.d. Identify and describe physical properties of comets, asteroids, and meteors. Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Asteroids, Comets, Meteorites Comet Facts, Myths, and Legends
Content Standard: 2.D.2.a. Describe the rotation of the planet Earth on its axis. Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Earth's Rotation Spinning Globe Model Why is Earth Rotating?
Content Standard: 2.D.2.b. Recognize and describe that the rotation of planet Earth produces observable effects: The day and night cycle. The apparent movement of the sun, moon, planets, and stars. Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	What makes day and night? The Day and Night Cycle Observe Sunrise and Sunset Why the sun rises in the east and sets in the west? Sunlight Animation Day and night Apparent Motion of the Stars
Content Standard: 2.D.2.c. Describe the revolution of the planet Earth around the sun. Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Interactive Model
Content Standard: 2.D.2.d. Recognize and describe that the revolution of the planet Earth produces effects. The observable patterns of stars in the sky stay the same although different stars can be seen in different seasons. Length of year. Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Star Wheel Round and Round They Go! Rotation versus Revolution Song
Content Standard: 2.D.2.e. Verify with models and cite evidence that the moon's apparent shape and position change. Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Night Sky Birthday Moon Phases NASA Scientists

August 2016