astronomy

= **Unit 4: Astronomy** =

Ready to blast off? Here we go...
Your task to today is to LISTEN, EXPLORE, and SHARE. LISTEN first.

EXPLORE PebbleGo online. Be ready to SHARE some of the things you learned.

Do you have any questions for the Reduced Gravity Team?Be sure to give Mrs. Gordon your questions before the end of class!

Week 2 **Click here for today's lesson**
 * Go to Online Resources.
 * Go to PebbleGo Earth and Space.
 * Choose "Our Solar System" or "Planets."
 * Pick one topic to research.
 * Fill out your planner.
 * Another Resource
 * Go to Astronomy for Kids, and finish your planner.
 * Circle your describing words
 * If you have time make a practice word cloud. Do not print today.

Week 3: Let's make our Wordle!

> Try these sites Rocket Building Game Space for Kids
 * == Look at your 10 circled describing words on your research paper ==
 * Open your Word Cloud website
 * Type the name of your solar system object 5 or 6 times to make it big (don't forget to capitalize the word.)
 * Type your name once
 * Arrange it the way you want it to look
 * Please put up your **help card** when you are ready to print
 * "I'm Done!?"

Week 4: Space Search

Click here for our Search Activity!

For each question, pick a search strategy to find your answer.

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Week 5: Living in Space: Answers from the Zero G Crew Mrs. Carll's class Mrs. Dale's class Mrs. Reitz's class Mrs. Piraino's class Mrs. Robinson's class Mrs. Johnston's class

Water in Space On the ISS

**If you have extra time:** Make a Planet Make a Solar System Solar System Memory Game Video about our Solar System