SEEd - Grade 6
Lesson Plans

Strand 6.1: STRUCTURE AND MOTION WITHIN THE SOLAR SYSTEM

The solar system consists of the Sun, planets, and other objects within Sun's gravitational influence. Gravity is the force of attraction between masses. The Sun-Earth-Moon system provides an opportunity to study interactions between objects in the solar system that influence phenomena observed from Earth. Scientists use data from many sources to determine the scale and properties of objects in our solar system.

Standard 6.1.2

Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity and inertia in orbital motions of objects in our solar system. (ESS1.B)

• 7th Grade Specific Presentation_ UtSTA Presentation 2020
  Google Slides presentations that contain three lessons. The first lesson is exploring why planets orbit the Sun (7.1.5), the second lesson is exploring patterns in California plate tectonics (7.2.5), and the third lesson is exploring the coronavirus (7.3.1).
• UT.SEEd.6.1.2 Mission to Mars
  Google folder with Googles Slides and accompanying studnent journal files for UT.SEEd.6.1.2. Includes a Slides presentation, links to instructional materials, and assignments. Students look at the phenomenon of gravity and inertia related to football, mass and distance, and eventually communicate understanding by building a rocket with materials. Teacher instructions included for the entire module.
• UT.SEEd.6.1.2 Orbital Motion Lesson Plan|Resources
  Phenomenon-based, 5E lessons that align to the SEEd standards. Lesson folders include lesson plans, a slideshow, and supporting materials for teaching the lesson to your students.

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