Lesson 1 -
Solve:
Solve: Satellite + Summer Snowboarding Mystery
- Complete a quiz
- Explore Earth's orbit and the role of gravity in the solar system
- Solve an orbit-related mystery
Lesson 2 -
Lab:
Make: Model Light Dispersion and the Earth-Sun System
- Explore sunlight and season stations
- Create a travel brochure
- Explain how Earth’s tilt relates to seasons
Lesson 2 -
Lab extension:
Extension: Lunar Phases
- Develop a model to show the position of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
- Use evidence from the model to create a Lunar Phases Reference Guide.
- Analyze Moon phase data to draw conclusions about solar and lunar eclipses.
Lesson 3 -
Engineer:
Engineer: Explore Scale and Build a Planet Amusement Park
- Play a planetary game
- Design their scaled amusement park
- Present their park to the class