Subject:

Bath School Department 2003
Content Area: Science
Grade 6

Content Standard: G. The Universe
Students will gain knowledge about the universe and how humans have learned about it, and about the principles upon which it operates.

Common Assessment(s)

Performance Indicators
Students will be able to:
Essential Elements
(Specific grade level learning objectives) Suggested Performance Activities
Suggested Classroom Assessments Vocabulary

4. Describe scientists' exploration of space and the objects they have found (e.g., comets, asteroids, pulsars).

List three of the major expeditions into space and what was discovered or clarified with/on trip. Define the major celestial objects given terms and definitions.

Class presentation from research gathered on space topic.

Students will successfully present information gathered with visual props to augment topic.

Glossary of "Guide to Space" Peter Bond, DK Publishing Inc.

5. Describe the motions of moons, planets, stars, solar systems, and galaxies

Show, on poster, the relative motion, direction of moons, planets, stars, solar systems, and galaxies.

Demonstration of planetary orbit and big bang theory with sand table and manipulatives in room.

Paper and pencil test of vocabulary and motion of heavenly bodies.

Glossary of "Guide to Space" Peter Bond, DK Publishing Inc.

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)	Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
4. Describe scientists' exploration of space and the objects they have found (e.g., comets, asteroids, pulsars).	List three of the major expeditions into space and what was discovered or clarified with/on trip. Define the major celestial objects given terms and definitions.	Class presentation from research gathered on space topic.	Students will successfully present information gathered with visual props to augment topic.	Glossary of "Guide to Space" Peter Bond, DK Publishing Inc.
5. Describe the motions of moons, planets, stars, solar systems, and galaxies	Show, on poster, the relative motion, direction of moons, planets, stars, solar systems, and galaxies.	Demonstration of planetary orbit and big bang theory with sand table and manipulatives in room.	Paper and pencil test of vocabulary and motion of heavenly bodies.	Glossary of "Guide to Space" Peter Bond, DK Publishing Inc.