This week in class we are focusing on the Big Bang Theory and understanding the gigantic dynamics of the Milky Way galaxy and the greater Universe.
Students are rotating through 4 stations to gather knowledge. Here is a great article and videos to help learn about our Milky Way - www.universetoday.com/65601/where-is-earth-in-the-milky-way/ This week in class we will be practicing writing as scientists; using C-E-R(claim, evidence, reasoning). We will learn about density; using our classroom demonstration "Sink or Float" using various fruits. Below, I have included the happenings of this week.
*Monday- Sink or Float demonstration- C-E-R *Tuesday- Sink or Float demonstration-C-E-R *Wednesday- Continuing our writing practice of C-E-R *Thursday- Heliocentric and Geocentric Clay Models & CER Summative Writing *Friday- Heliocentric and Geocentric Clay Models & CER Summative Writing |
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