Difference between revisions of "3-TAS-02 Solar System, Seasons and Tides"
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* [[#Website References|Celestia]] tour of the solar system | * [[#Website References|Celestia]] tour of the solar system | ||
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| − | * Create scale model of the solar system. | + | * Create [http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/solar_system/ scale model of the solar system]. |
* Link satellites' orbits to [[3-TAS-01_Gravitation|previous lesson on gravitation]]. | * Link satellites' orbits to [[3-TAS-01_Gravitation|previous lesson on gravitation]]. | ||
* Brainstorm ideas on causes of tides and seasons. | * Brainstorm ideas on causes of tides and seasons. | ||
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** Elicit different characteristics of seasons. | ** Elicit different characteristics of seasons. | ||
* Show [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3959970661951736780 video] on cause of tides. | * Show [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3959970661951736780 video] on cause of tides. | ||
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==Plenary== | ==Plenary== | ||
* Blockbusters game | * Blockbusters game | ||
Revision as of 14:36, 4 November 2007
Contents
Outcomes
- Pupils can name the major features of the solar system.
- Pupils can explain the causes of seasons and tides.
Specification References
- Not applicable
Starter
- Celestia tour of the solar system
Main Body of Lesson
- Create scale model of the solar system.
- Link satellites' orbits to previous lesson on gravitation.
- Brainstorm ideas on causes of tides and seasons.
- Demonstrate with globe and lamp the cause of seasons.
- Elicit different characteristics of seasons.
- Show video on cause of tides.
Plenary
- Blockbusters game
Homework
- Continue Alien Planet Project.
Additional Information
Resources Required
- Celestia software (or video thereof)
- Tide video and associated questions
- Globe
- Powerful lamp
Textbook References
Website References
Skills Addressed
Safety/Hazards
- Creating scale model of the solar system will involve substantial pupil movement and may involve pupils being spread out to a large extent.
