Unit Plan Template

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Unit Author

First and Last Name

Ruth Johnson, PJ Mills, & Meagan Prochaska

Authors E-mail Address

rjoh152@lsu.edu, pmills2@lsu.edu, mproch1@lsu.edu

Course Name(s)

ASTRONOMY

Course Number(s)

101

Course Section(s)

Instructor(s) Name(s)

Ruth Johnson, PJ Mills, & Meagan Prochaska

Unit Overview
Unit Plan Title

6th Grade Astronomy

Curriculum-Framing Questions

Goals

Gain a basic understanding of space.

Unit Summary

The unit will start with exploration of the solar system. Students will get a background on the
history of significant space missions (with an emphasis on NASA). Next, the order of the
planets and basic planetary facts will be taught. Students should be able to know the names
and the distinctions between the planets. Lastly, a brief overview of stars will be taught. This
will help students learn about another aspect of our universe.
Subject Area(s) (List all subjects that apply)

History
Science (1) planets and (2) the sun
Grade Level [Click box(es) of all grade level(s) that your Unit targets]

K-2
6-8
ESL
Gifted and Talented

3-5
9-12
Resource
Other:

Targeted State Frameworks/Content Standards/Benchmarks

Identify the physical characteristics of the Sun

Describe the characteristics of the inner and outer planets
Identify Earths position in the solar system
Identify and explain advances in technology that have enabled the exploration of space
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to recognize and identify the different planets.

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Students will be able to recite the knowledge of space exploration.

Students will be able to identify major characteristics of the sun.
Procedures

http://ruthpjmeg.weebly.com/ < procedures listed in each lesson

Lesson 1 Discovery/Exploration PJ Mills
Lesson 2 Science: Planets Ruth Johnson
Lesson 3 Science: The Sun Meagan Prochaska
Approximate Time Needed

3 class periods, one for each lesson.

Half of a 4th class period for presentations from lesson 3
Prerequisite Skills

Knowledge on how to use the internet and basic reading and writing skills.
Materials and Resources

Technology Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed)

Camera
Laser Disk
Computer(s)
Printer
Digital Camera
Projection System
DVD Player
Scanner
Internet Connection
Television

VCR
Video Camera
Video Conferencing Equip.
Other:

Technology Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)

Database/Spreadsheet
Image Processing
Desktop Publishing
Internet Web Browser
E-mail Software
Multimedia
Encyclopedia on CD-ROM

Web Page Development

Word Processing
Other:

Printed Materials

Astronomy 101 Textbook

Supplies

Pencils, pens

Internet Resources

Others

http://ruthpjmeg.weebly.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=uK4a7kWb6Ro
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/our_sun.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Ejt6TR6LNAc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=qXR_1uskpB0
Highland Road Planetarium Field Trip

Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction

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Resource Student

Extended work time, 1 on 1 instruction, personalized Padlet,

etc.

Non-Native English
Speaker

These students will have access to a translation software to

transfer from English to their language.

Gifted Student

Any students with gifted learning will have more enrichment

activities provided.

Student Assessment

Rubrics for each lesson

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