Tomorrow, Monday September 19th, we will be starting our unit about the Solar System. We will be investigating about why we have different seasons and how the appearance of the stars change during these seasons. We will also be investigating sunlight and how differs from the light from other stars. I have several exciting activities planned for this unit so check back soon for updates and pictures of our learning.
Standards Covered in this unit are; ESS1-A Support an argument that relative distances from Earth affects the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars. ESS1- BMake observations during different seasons to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on relative comparisons of the amount of daylight in the winter to the amount in the spring or fall.]Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky. [Clarification Statement: Examples of patterns could include the position and motion of Earth with respect to the sun and selected stars that are visible only in particular months.] PS2-B Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed toward the planet's center. [Clarification Statement: “Down” is a local description of the direction that points toward the center of the spherical Earth. PS4-A Develop a model to describe that objects can be seen only when light is reflected off them or when they produce their own light For now, I want you to add the following date to your calendars. On October 14th at 7:00pm, I have set up a family night for our 5th and 6th grade families at the Warkoczewski Public Observatory (AKA; the "Warko" pronounced var-co). This is found atop a building on the UMKC campus in KCMO. We will meet in RM 104 (please see the link below for the building name, address and parking directions) at 7:00 for an hour long presentation about the night sky (and I have been told we can hold some meteorites). We will then get to look through their very strong telescopes on the roof top. If the sky is clear we will see the details on the full moon and possible the rings of Saturn along with great views of constellations. You can arrive at anytime and stay as long as you like, however, they close at 11:00, I will plan on staying until 10:00 or until all CACK families have left. This is a free event and by no means will it be required. However, I hope you choose to come. There will be other members from the public on the roof top as well. This will not be a drop off event, each student must have an adult with them. http://cas.umkc.edu/physics/warko/ Check back soon for more updates! Mrs. Marriott 5th and 6th grade STEM Teacher Crossroads Academy of Kansas City
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