Solar System and Seasons
Objectives:
· To develop a basic understanding of solar system
· To develop a basic understanding of earth's seasons
· To increase knowledge and problem solving skills in the science area
· To increase vocabulary and reading comprehension in the science area for the GED or other educational goals
Outcomes:
· To correctly complete the review worksheets
· To correctly complete the written and online test found on the websites.
Warm-Up:
Although this is not necessary, read material about the solar system and the seasons. This material is found in any basic science or GED preparation book.
New Instruction:
1. Sites are listed in content order.
2. If a site has a worksheet attached, print worksheet then click on site.
3. If no worksheet is available, click on site and take good notes.
4. Take written and/or online test or quiz (if available).
Note: All note-taking activities have no answer keys.
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Webpage Title/Content |
Grade Level |
GED |
College Prep. |
Teacher created worksheet |
Online test, quiz or interactive activity |
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6-12 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Excellent Audio video clip about why the earth has seasons |
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(Go to the UTC part of the page and put in the first day of summer, winter, fall, and spring.)
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6-12 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
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6-12 |
Yes |
Yes |
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No |
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9-12 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Feedback and Review:
After completing the worksheets and/or the test (if available), have the teacher verbally quiz you over the material.
Transfer of Knowledge or Skills:
Review the initial material (from the website) and/or explore the following site.
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Webpage Title/Content |
Grade Level |
GED |
College Prep. |
Teacher created worksheet |
Online test, quiz or interactive activity |
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7-12 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes Find out your weight on other planets. |
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5-12 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
NASA audio video clip on meteor showers |
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