Solar+System

**Ordering Planets **

A Problem-Based Lesson for //1st, Science//  Designed by //Brian Corbett, bcorbett@fusd1.org Cyndi Moreno, cyndi@grandcanyonschool.org Molly Wiedel, // //mwiedel@fusd1.org //    __Task__ The Death Star shot a Planet-Scrambling Laser at our solar system. All the planets have been knocked out of their orbits and are mixed up. Some are drifting out into space and others are heading on a collision course!! Your mission is to use the Force, put all the planets back in order and save the universe. Good Luck. 

__Standards__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Science Grade 1 [|www.ade.state.az.us/standards/contentstandards.asp] Strand 6 Concept 2 PO 2. Compare celestial objects (e.g., Sun, Moon, stars) and transient objects in the sky (e.g., clouds, birds, airplanes, contrails).

__<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">21st Century Skills Standards __ [|www.21stcenturyskills.org] Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Solve Problems Identify and ask significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutions. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">ISTE National Technology Standards for Students __<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">[|http://iste.org] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">__ Procedure __ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">//Student Steps//: 1. Watch planet simulation and hear the problem/mission. 2. As a group, brainstorm a variety of ways to put the planets back in order. 3. Decide on 3-4 ways to put the planets in order. 4. Go through each activity of putting the planets back in order*. 5. After completing each activity, color in one square on the Launch Chart. 5. When the Launch Chart is completed, get ready to blast off on your mission to save the universe.

1. Choose a partner and find a flat surface to work on. 2. Get a planet coloring page and a baggie. 3. Color and cut out your planets. Put them in your baggie. 4. Exchange your planet baggie with your partner. 5. Solve the puzzle by putting the planets in order. 6. Check your partner's puzzle to see if they got them in order.
 * Example of an activity: Making a Planet Puzzle

//Teacher Steps:// 1. Show students simulation of planets being bounced around and explain the problem. 2. Help the brainstorming process and guide activities (i.e. using manipulatives, solving puzzles, being the planets). Discuss what objects they will have to deal with (planets? airplanes? the sun?). 3. Be prepared to make whatever you need to carry out their activities. 4. Create a Launch Chart, with the appropriate number of squares for students to record their progress (3 activities x 20 students = 60 squares)

//Technology// 1. Using the interactive board to show the simulation 2. Access to interactive board for whichever activities they choose. 3. Possibly making the Launch Chart interactive with the board. 4. Interactive board and clickers for assessment Resources for games/activities: Interactive putting the planets in order: http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/playspace/games/jigsaw/launch.html Google sky; see the planets: http://www.barnabu.co.uk/animated-planets-in-google-sky/ See the planets together & zoom in for more information: http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm

__Assessment__ //Interactive Board Test with Clickers// 1. Assign each child a number and a corresponding clicker. 2. As a class, go through the series of multiple-choice questions asking about the order of the planets. 3. Each multiple choice will include the names of planets, other celestial objects, and objects in the Earth's sky (i.e. the sun, a bird). 4. Every student will answer with their clicker, so the teacher will be able to see who understands the order of the planets and the differences between celestial objects and transient objects in the sky. 5. Include a series of questions for self-assessment (examples below). a) Did you share an idea during brainstorming? Yes, No b) How well did you work with your partner? 4 stars, 3 stars, 2 stars, 1 star

__Materials__ 1. Interactive board 2. Clickers 3. Students 4. Extreme enthusiasm about space! 5. Launch Chart (see Procedures) 6. Variety of materials for activities Interactive putting the planets in order: http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/playspace/games/jigsaw/launch.html Google sky; see the planets: http://www.barnabu.co.uk/animated-planets-in-google-sky/ See the planets together & zoom in for more information: http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm media type="file" key="What_Is_an_Orbit_.mov" <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Planet Orbit Movie <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">
 * Resources for games/activities: