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PROCESS
Get in groups of 3.
Take notes on the solar system from the
websites.
Have 1 student from each group bring a shoe
box to class.
Have students make a diorama of the solar
system by creating the objects in the solar
system with the available supplies.(You can
bring items from home)
Using sticky notes label the diorama and put
facts in the diorama.
EXAMPLES
RUBRIC/EVALUATION
CATEGORY
Group Timeline
4
Group independently
develops a reasonable,
complete timeline
describing when different
parts of the work
(e.g.,planning, research,
first draft, final draft) will be
done. All students in group
can independently describe
the high points of the
timeline.
3
Group independently
develops a timeline
describing when most parts
of the work will be done. All
students in group can
independently describe the
high points of the timeline.
2
Group independently
develops a timeline
describing when most parts
of the work will be done.
Most students can
independently describe the
high points of the timeline.
1
Group needs adult help to
develop a timeline AND/OR
several students in the
group cannot independently
describe the high points of
the timeline.
Researchers independently
identify at least 4
reasonable ideas/questions
to pursue when doing the
research.
Delegation of
Responsibility
Students have developed a Students have developed a Students have developed a Students have no clear plan
Student
________________________________________
clear
planName:
for organizing
the clear plan for organizing the clear plan for organizing the for organizing the
information as it is gathered information in the final
information as it is gathered. information AND/OR
and in the final research
research product. All
All students can
students in the group cannot
product. All students can
students can independently independently explain most explain their organizational
independently explain the
explain this plan.
of this plan.
plan.
planned organization of the
research findings.
Quality of Sources
Researchers independently
locate at least 2 reliable,
interesting information
sources for EACH of their
ideas or questions.
Researchers independently
locate at least 2 reliable
information sources for
EACH of their ideas or
questions.
STANDARDS
3-6.1.A
Strand 6: Composition and Structure of the Universe and the motion of the
objects within it.
1. The Universe has observable properties and structure
A. The earth, Sun, and Moon are part of a larger system that includes other
planets and smaller celestial bodies
Describe our sun as a star because it provides light energy to the solar system
Observe and identify the moon as a reflection of light.
3-6.2.A
Strand 6: Composition and structure of the Universe and the Motion of the
Objects Within It
2. Regular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be
described and explained as the result of gravitational forces
Illustrate and describe how the sun appears to move slowly across the sky from east to
west during the day.