  Introduction
Kindergarten
students are required to observe, describe, compare and sort, and communicate
their observations. The study of space provides a focus which is
naturally motivating to children. Students will become familiar
with the differences and similarities of the planets and their order in
space.
Subject:
Science
Topic: The
Solar System
Grade Level:
Kindergarten
Student
Lesson
Standards
Addressed
Kindergarten
Science:
1. Properties
of materials can be observed, measured, and predicted. As a basis
for understanding this concept:
a. Students know objects can be described in terms of the materials
they are made of (e.g., clay, cloth, paper) and their physical properties
(e.g., color, size, shape, weight, texture, flexibility, attraction to
magnets, floating, sinking).
3. Earth
is composed of land, air, and water. As a basis for understanding
this concept:
b. Students know changes in weather occur from day to day and across
seasons, affecting Earth and its inhabitants.
4. Scientific
progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful
investigations. As a basis for understanding this concept and addressing
the content in the other three strands , students should develop their
own questions and perform investigations. Students will:
d. Compare and sort common objects by one physical attribute (e.g.,
color, shape, texture, size, weight).
e. Communicate observations orally and through drawings.
Instructional
Objectives
**Students will utilize the computer and navigate with
the mouse to listen to information about each planet.
**After viewing each planet on the computer, students will be able to identify
some of the similarities and differences of the planets.
**Students will be able to create a model of the solar system.
**After learning a song of the planets in order, students will be able
to sequence the planets using the Sun as the center.
Student
Activities
Introductory
Activity
Have
the students brainstorm what they know about space/planets
using a KWL
chart
Sing Space Songs
Read a book from the "Books
about Planets" list
Enabling
Activity(ies)
Use
the computer to explore
the planets
Sing Planet
Rap or Ordering the Planets to teach the planet order
Sequencing of the planets - Color/cut/paste
planet Culminating
Activity
Construct
a solar system
Solar
system models
Assessment
Teacher observation - Did the student construct their solar system accurately?
Is the student able to sing "The Planet Rap" or "Ordering the Planets"
accurately? Can the students verbally explain similarities and differences
of the planets?
Scoring
Rubric
Results
Results
utilizing scoring rubric on culminating activities
Final
Presentation
Web
Resources & Supplementary Materials
Introductory
Activity
KWL
chart
Books
about Planets
Enabling
Activity
Color/cut/paste
planet sequencing activity
Exploring
each planet
Culminating
Activity
Ideas
for constructing a solar system
Solar
system models
Other
Resources
Planet
Book 1
Planet
Book 2
Planet
Book 3
Planet
Book 4
Planet
Book 5
Match
It 1
Match
It 2
School
Name Happy Valley Primary School
School
Location 16300 Cloverdale Road
Your Name
and e-mail address Kellie Dunham kdunham@shastalink.k12.ca.us
Last Revised:
01/07/01
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