Stars and Gravity
Science Topic: Earth in Space and Time
Science Target: I can identify the properties of stars (size, brightness, appearance in relation to distance, and that stars emit energy and are made of gases).
SC.3.E.5.1
Scale: Earth Science Download File
Unit 2: EARTH AND SPACE
Stars can be different; some are smaller, some are larger, and some appear brighter than others; all except the sun are so far away that they look like points of light.
Earth and Space Essential Questions:
- How do stars differ from each other?
- How does the sun affect life on Earth?
- Why is the Sun considered a medium sized star?
- How has the telescope affected our understanding of stars?
Leveled Reader - Earth's Place in the Solar SystemDiscovery Education Video
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view/assetGuid/68618901-2004-4A22-B9C8-896EF70097A4
Science Unit 2, Lesson 1:
What are the Sun and Stars?
Science Unit 2, Lesson 2:
How Many Stars Do You See?
Science Unit 2, Lesson 3:
How Does the Sun Heat Earth?
Science Unit 2, Lesson 4:
What is Gravity?** Note: Must be logged on to ThinkCentral to access Science lessons
BrainPOPjr - Space - Earth
http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/space/earth/
Earth Science PowerPoint
Earth Science PowerPoint Download File
Sun and Stars PowerPoint
Sun and Stars PowerPoint Download File
Spelling City Vocabulary List
https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=5442029
Science Target: I can identify the properties of stars (size, brightness, appearance in relation to distance, and that stars emit energy and are made of gases).
SC.3.E.5.1
Scale: Earth Science Download File
Unit 2: EARTH AND SPACE
Stars can be different; some are smaller, some are larger, and some appear brighter than others; all except the sun are so far away that they look like points of light.
Earth and Space Essential Questions:
- How do stars differ from each other?
- How does the sun affect life on Earth?
- Why is the Sun considered a medium sized star?
- How has the telescope affected our understanding of stars?
Leveled Reader - Earth's Place in the Solar SystemDiscovery Education Video
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view/assetGuid/68618901-2004-4A22-B9C8-896EF70097A4
Science Unit 2, Lesson 1:
What are the Sun and Stars?
Science Unit 2, Lesson 2:
How Many Stars Do You See?
Science Unit 2, Lesson 3:
How Does the Sun Heat Earth?
Science Unit 2, Lesson 4:
What is Gravity?** Note: Must be logged on to ThinkCentral to access Science lessons
BrainPOPjr - Space - Earth
http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/space/earth/
Earth Science PowerPoint
Earth Science PowerPoint Download File
Sun and Stars PowerPoint
Sun and Stars PowerPoint Download File
Spelling City Vocabulary List
https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=5442029