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Blueprint
Skills
Key: I=Introduced, D=Developing,
M=Mastered, A=Assessed







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Grade 6
Earth and Its Place in the Universe
The student will
investigate the structure of the universe. |
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6.7.1
Ch.8,9,10 |
Differentiate among the components of the universe.
The Universe
Junk in Space
Sports in Space
http://www.units.muohio.edu/dragonfly/sports/
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6.7.2
Ch.8,9,10 |
Categorize the components of the universe (i.e., stars,
planets, comets, asteroids, and meteors).
The Universe
Component of the Universe, Introduction
http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/00117/
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Differentiate between planets according to specific
characteristics.
Comparing the Planets
Solar System Shuffle Game
Components of the Universe Activities
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/universe_level2/activity.html |
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6.7.2
6.7.3
Ch.
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Construct a model of the solar system.
Solar System Overview
Solar System
Model
Solar System Model |
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Illustrate the
positions of the Earth, moon, and sun during solar and lunar eclipses.
Eclipses
Eclipse
Homepage
Earth, Sun,
and Moon in Motion |
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Use a model to explain how the tilt of the Earth and its
revolution around the sun causes the seasons.
The Seasons and Axis Tilt
Earth's Season Quiz |
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Distinguish between a day, month, and year based on the
movements of the Earth, sun, and moon.
Earth, Sun, Moon Quiz
Earth, Sun, and
Moon Movement |
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Differentiate between a solar and a lunar eclipse.
Eclipses
Eclipse
Homepage
Earth, Sun,
and Moon in Motion |
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Select the diagram that reflects the Earth/sun relationship
that accounts for the four seasons.
The Seasons and Axis Tilt
The Seasons
The
Seasons |
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Identify the pull of gravity as the force that holds the
planets and their moons in orbit.
Catch the Gravitational Wave |
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Identify the force that pulls objects toward the Earth.
The Main
Attraction Gravity |
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Relate tidal conditions with the position of the moon.
Moon
phases
Power
point of moon phases
Worksheet on
observing the phases of the moon
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Predict the type of tide produced by the different
positions of the Earth and moon system.
Tides |
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Make use of available resources (internet, library,
interviews, etc.) to research careers associated with technology and
space exploration.
Aviation and Aeronautics
Careers
Naval Aviation Career
Astronautical Career
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