The document outlines curriculum plans for a 5th grade science unit on the solar system and beyond. It includes objectives, standards alignment, chapter overviews, strategies for diverse learners, assessment guidelines, and plans for hands-on activities integrating other subjects like art, music and social studies. Suggested activities include a planetarium field trip, constructing a moon phase chart, and creating constellations in a homemade planetarium.
3. 5 th Grade Science Harcourt, Inc. 2005 Edition Teacher’s Edition Assessment Guide Student’s Edition Authors: Robert Jones Gerald Krockover Barry Van Deman Joyce C. McLeod Mozell Lang Marjorie Frank Carol Valenta
17. Chapter/Unit Assessment Matrix Select Response Essay Performance Oral Interview Observation Self Assessment Knowledge/Simple Understanding CH-1 #1-26 CH-2 #1-20 CH-2 #25-35 UNIT #1-22 CH-1:PT- It’s Just a Phase Problem Solving/Critical Thinking CH-1 #27-32 CH-2 #36-44 UNIT-23-25 CH-1:PT- It’s Just a Phase CH-2: PT- Seeing Stars Skills CH-2 #21-24 Product CH-2: PT- Seeing Stars *Planetarium Activity *Phases of the Moon Affect SF-Investigate SF-Learn About
18. Table of Test Specifications CHAPTER 1 TEST: Earth, Moon, and Beyond Lesson Objectives Recall Comparison Inferred Total 1 Recognize the similarities and differences of Earth and the moon. 8 2 14 Describe lunar and solar eclipses. 4 2 Recognize the time and space relationships of the sun’s-Earth-moon systems 4 1 10 Identify Earth’s daily and seasonal cycles in relation to the sun 2 Compare the objects in the solar system 3 3 Identify telescopes, satellites, and space probes as instruments scientists use to study the solar system 7 1 8
19. Table of Test Specifications CHAPTER 2 TEST: The Sun and Other Stars Lesson Objectives Recall Comparison Inferred Total 1 Conduct a simple experiment using selected equipment 18 Evaluate information to construct reasonable explanations from direct evidence. 2 2 Describe the structure and cycles of the sun. 11 3 2 Classify stars based on their physical properties. 4 2 17 Identify star formation. 5 4 1 Recognize how scientists use telescopes to collect information about stars. 1 3 Use a model to determine the sun’s position in the Milky Way Galaxy. 4 1 9 Describe the four basic types of galaxies. 3 Compare galactic clusters to nebulae. 1
25. Rubric Assessment CATEGORY Magnificent Accomplished Developing Basic Drawings/Diagrams Clear, accurate drawings of the moon are included and make the explanation easier to understand Drawings of the moon are usually included and make the explanation easier to understand Drawings of the moon are often included. A few drawings or no drawings of the moon are included. Description Student includes a description each day of what the moon looks like, how much of the moon can be seen, and how it has changed since the night before. Student usually includes a description each day of what the moon looks like, how much of the moon can be seen, and how it has changed since the night before. Student occasionally includes a description each day of what the moon looks like, how much of the moon can be seen, and how it has changed since the night before, or student has an incomplete description each day. Student rarely includes a description each day of what he moon looks like, how much of the moon can be seen, and how it has changed since the last night before Labeling Each phase of the moon is labeled accurately. Most phases of the moon are labeled accurately. Some phases of the moon are labeled accurately. A few, if any phases of the moon are labeled accurately. Required Elements The product includes all required elements as well as additional information. All required elements are included on the product. All but 1 of the required elements are included on the product. Several required elements were missing.