It's Basic Physics

I created this lesson for an AVID demonstration. I have students use their devices (Chromebooks) to research data about Earth, Jupiter, and another planet of their choice. Once they have done that they will compare their planet's data with the Earth data and Jupiter data. They will then decide if their planet is terrestrial or jovian based on the data and a discussion with their group/team. Then they can arrange the relevant information in a Venn diagram followed by a conclusion section that all

This sheet allows students to research how electromagnetic waves are used in astronomy. It has QR codes that send students to websites which will help them research the EM waves. It is one page, front and back, with a rubric. Before this assignment, I introduce the structure of electromagnetic waves and show some images of nebula, planets and black holes in visible, infrared, uv and radio waves.

This is a review sheet similar to a one-pager although it is 2 pages and it is a guided template for students to draw and write about the summer solstice, winter solstice, vernal equinox and autumnal equinox. I use this at the end of the unit and as a review for midterm exams. When printing, select "fit to printable area" for best results.

This is a review sheet similar to one-pager although it is 2 pages and it is a guided template for students to draw and write about the geocentric model, heliocentric model, Kepler's laws of planetary motion and Galileo's law of universal gravitation. I use this at the end of the unit and as a review for midterm exams. When printing, select "fit to printable area" for best results.

I print this on 12" by 18" poster (other sizes will work as well) for my classroom. I usually print 2, one for the front of the classroom and 1 for the back.