Francie+F.

**12.F.2a** Identify and explain natural cycles and patterns in the solar system (e.g., order of the planets; moon phases; seasons as related to Earth’s tilt, one’s latitude, and where Earth is in its yearly orbit around the sun). ||  || (What are the “big ideas” students should know at the end of the unit?) That the planets all orbit around the sun. What order the planets are in, and how their distance from the sun affects seasons and weather. That there are stars and they are in patterns that are recognizeable. The moons phases directly affect the Earth's weather, ex. high tides, low tides. || (Assessments and activities that integrate technology) Smartboard activity where the students correctly place the phases of the moon with labels. KWL Chart about planets, moon, etc. Quiz on planets using Senteos. Students will place the planets in order using kidspiration. Students will work in small groups to jigsaw leveled readers on planets. Students will create constellation maps based on info learned. Students complete cloze activity on space. Students work in groups of three to complete a webquest on the moon. [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] ||
 * Supporting Literacy Skills Using Technology Tools - Unit Design**
 * Teacher Name:Francie Ferguson ||
 * Unit Name:Solar System ||
 * Topics:Star patterns, Constellations. etc:, orbits of sun, moon, stars, and Earth: order of the planets: moon phases: seasons ||
 * Content Area Standard(s):
 * ** 12.F.2b ** Explain the apparent motion of the sun and stars. **12.F.2c** Identify easily recognizable star patterns (e.g., the Big Dipper, constellations). ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Enduring Understanding(s)
 * Assessments and/or Learning Activities