Standard Course of Study :: Science

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An artistic view of outer space: This is an art lesson easily integrated by art specialists or classroom teachers into any thematic unit that involves space, the solar system, or science fiction and is adaptable for students in grades 2 through 6. It incorporates the use of art materials such as oil pastels and compasses and the design concepts of shape and balance in a composition as well as providing the students with a fun and creative way to explore areas of geometry and science. This lesson is especially useful for classroom teachers who are aware of how art, when integrated into the classroom curriculum, can help students with different learning styles explore a variety of subjects in a way that will help them maximize the learning experience.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 and 6 Visual Arts Education, Mathematics, and Science); By Karen Canfield.

Planets' relative gravity spreadsheet: The students use online resources to find information about the nine planets in our solar system. Then, using the relative gravity of each planet, they will create a spreadsheet to calculate what the weight of an average man and woman (possibly their own weight or the weight of other objects) would be on each of the planets.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Computer Technology Skills and Science); By Susan Blevins.

Tour of the solar system: Students, in groups, will research, design, and create a PowerPoint presentation on the planets. The class will then take a “tour of the solar system.”; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Computer Technology Skills and Science); By Jennifer Mott.

A Walk Through the Solar System: A practice in scientific notation, measurement, and scale distances, this lesson plan integrates mathematics into the science curriculum.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Mathematics and Science); By RhondaS Dausman.

Exploring the solar system: The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to earth's moon and the eight other planets in our solar system. Students will learn about the geology, composition and orbits of other planets by planning a trip to another planet. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Mapping mars: This lesson, from Xpeditions, introduces students to some common map projections and representations (e.g. globes or close-ups) and asks them to consider the ways that each representation can be used to show specific features of Mars. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Martian real estate: A good investment?: Students compare the landscapes of Mars and Earth and explore why the two planets are so different. They will conclude by writing letters convincing fictitious family friends that it is probably not a good idea to invest in Martian real estate. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Mercury: The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the planet Mercury and help them develop an understanding of the planet’s composition, geology, and other important characteristics. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Planet Size Comparison: Find out how Earth "sizes up" to Jupiter or any other planet using this animation. Gain a better appreciation for the sizes of the nine planets, plus the sun and the earth's moon. See the dimensions for each planet as well as how they compare in size. (Learn more); Format: reference,tool (grade 6–10 Science); Provider: Science NetLinks

Sizing up the solar system: Students use the internet to investigate and design various models of size and distance related to the solar system. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science and Mathematics); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science