TABLE OF CONTENTS - Lindbergh School District

f. Recognize that the phases of the moon are
due to the relative positions of the Moon with
respect to the Earth and Sun
g. Relate the axial tilt and orbital position of the
Earth as it revolves around the sun to the
intensity of sunlight falling on different parts
of the Earth during different seasons
f. Students will monitor the position and
phases of the moon for a complete cycle,
and construct a sun/moon/Earth model to
explain the observations. (1.2)
g. Students will monitor the position and
phases of the moon for a complete cycle,
and construct a sun/moon/Earth model to
explain the observations. (1.2)
f. Students will position a model of the
Earth/Sun/Moon system to accurately
model solar and lunar eclipses.
g. Students will position as Sun/Earth model
accurately to model the winter/summer
solstices and fall/spring equinoxes.
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
Major Objectives IS Suggested Activities
These samples activities offer ideas and are
not meant to limit teacher or student
Concept D: Gravity is a force of attraction
between objects in the solar system that
governs their motion
Scope and Sequence –- Objects and their Motion
in the Solar System
resourcefulness.
Suggested Assessments
These samples assessments offer ideas and are
not meant to limit teacher or student
resourcefulness
a. Describe how the Earth’s gravity pulls any
object on or near the Earth toward it
(including natural and artificial satellites)
b. Describe how the planets’ gravitational pull
keeps satellites and moons in orbit around
them
a. Students will research the works of
Newton and Kepler. (2.3)
b. Students will provide a diagram of
Newton’s famous cannonball thought
experiment explaining the orbits of
objects. They will use several Internet
animations are available. (1.5; 1.7; 3.3;
4.6)
a. Students will explain the concept of
gravitational pull and pay special
attention to the ‘there is no gravity in
space’ misconception. (2.3)
b. Students will reconstruct the orbits of
planets or moons using accurately drawn
ellipses. They will locate the position of
the object around with the orbit is
defined.
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