Welcome to Mr Andersen's 6th grade Science Class -  Gowana Middle School - Room G4

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Earth and Beyond   (click for a printable version)                         Timeline: 4 Weeks

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Great Seasons Animation  -  A Good Moon Phases Visual  -  Quick Eclipses  -  Your Weight on Other Worlds

The Rotating Sky            Lunar Phases lab               Motions of the Sun Lab

 
Critical Concepts:  During this unit, students will learn to...
  • Define the electromagnetic spectrum and the basic astronomical tools do we use to "see" them
  • Evaluate different models of the solar system and their historic evolution
  • Illustrate the cause and effect relationships in the rotation and revolution and the tilt of the Earth
  • Demonstrate how moon phases and eclipses depend on the position of the earth, moon and sun
  • Describe and list physical data about the earth and other 7 (8?) planets in the solar system
  • Differentiate between asteroids, comets and meteorites
  • Understand the role and characteristics of the sun in our solar system
  • Calculate and compare the earth’s distance and size to the sun and other stars in the galaxy.

Required Readings
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  • Sections: Chapter 1  Section 1
  • Sections: Chapter 2  Section 1,2
  • Sections: Chapter 3  Section 1,2,3,4
  • Sections: Chapter 4  Section 1,2
Vocabulary:

 
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Tide
  • Orbit
  • Rotation
  • Reflecting Telescope
  • Satellite 
  • Solstice
  • Ellipse
  • Moon Phase
  • Revolution
  • Refracting Telescope
  • Eclipse
  • Axis
  • Outer Planets
  • Outer Planets
  • Astronomical Unit
  • Comet
  • Meteor
  • Asteroid
  • Inner Planets
  • Light Year
Practice Problems: Click on the homework button to get a printable version of the homework.

 

Name

Handout #1

Radiation from space

 

 

Handout #2

The sun, earth, moon system

Handout #3

The solar system

Test and Quiz

Chapter test during the week of June 13 TBA

Be aware of the due dates as they are given.

In-class Activities:

 

Dark Side of the Moon: Make a model in your mind as we revolve and rotate along with the earth.

  • Question:  Does everyone on Earth see the same solar/lunar eclipse and moon phase at the same time?

  • Materials:  Light source, Globe, Sun/Earth/ Moon Models, Book, Pencil and Dark Side of the Moon Visual

Solar Daze and Dials:  Lounge around and watch the day roll by.

  • Question: Can you use a protractor to tell time?

  • Materials:  Planisphere, Protractor, Sun, Compass, Non-permanent marker

Biking To The Stars: Take a trip across the universe on a bicycle.