Context: These assignments were completed under the advisement of Norman Crotts (ASU) and Vicky Watson (NCMS)
Impact: The Impact Unit focuses Solar System and is designed to meet the North Carolina Standard Course of Study in Science for 6th grade.
NCSCOS Goals and Objectives
| Competency Goal 5: The learner will build understanding of the Solar System. |
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| Objectives 5.01 Analyze the components and cycles of the solar system including:Sun.
5.02 Compare and contrast the Earth to other planets in terms of:
5.03 Relate the influence of the sun and the moon's orbit to the gravitational effects produced on Earth.
5.05 Describe the setting of the ystem in the universe including:
5.06 Analyze the spin-off benefits generated by space exploration technology including:
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Alignment:
Standard 3:
Indicators 1 and 3: These indicators were met through all of the attached lessons. This Impact Unit teaches about the Solar System with different activities that relate to the planets, their locations, and their distances.
Standard 10:
This standard was met through the Impact Unit. Students were expected to use science processing skills to answer questions about the solar system. They were expected to predict, measure, interpret, and analyze throughout the different activities in this lesson.
Standard 15:
Indicator 1: This indicator was met through assignments that can be used with a diverse group of students. The assignments are hands on and designed to give personal attention to underrepresented groups of students.
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