S1+Stoutamyer,+Bianca

=Stage 1 - Identify Desired Results= Students explain the movements and describe the location, composition, and characteristics of our solar system and universe, including planets, the sun and galaxies.
 * **Establish Goals (MLR or CCSS):** **(G)** ||
 * **Maine Learning Results**
 * Content Area-** Science and Technology
 * Standard Label-** D The Physical Setting
 * Standard-** D1 Universe and Solar System
 * Grade Level**- 6-8
 * Performance Indicators-** a,b and c ||

//What understandings are desired?//
•there are more galaxies and solar systems than just our own. •the moon is affected by the Earth and Sun. ||
 * **//Students will understand that://** **(U)** ||
 * •the constantly changing universe can affect Earth.

//What essential questions will be considered?//
•Why is the Milky Way the only galaxy with life that we know of? •How do the Sun and Earth affect the moon? ||
 * **Essential Questions:** **(Q)** ||
 * •How does the Universe affect Earth?

//What key knowledge and skills will students acquire as a result of this unit?//
•__Key Factual Information__- how Earth rotates and revolves, movement of the solar system, elliptical orbits, etc. •__Sequence and Timelines__- history of astronomy, history of telescopes and their development, etc. || •describe the affects the Sun and Moon have on Earth. •illustrate the phases of the moon. •design a model of a solar or lunar eclipse. •argue the destruction of Earth. •imagine another solar system/galaxy with life. •be aware of the size and complexity of the universe. ||
 * **//Students will know://** **(K)** || **//Students will be able to://** **(S)** ||
 * •__Terminology__- eclipses, galaxies, seasons, rotation, revolution, axis, planes, planets, phases, solar day, supernova, light year, stars, asteroid, comets, etc.


 * 2004 ASCD and Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe.**