Format
1. We begin with introductions and finding your class on the map.
2 We discuss the difference between fiction and non-fiction.
3. Sign language! We learn the signs for sun, light, night, yes, no, like, science
4. Along with Valerie, your students tell a folktale about how the sun got in our sky.
5 We jump into the science of an eclipse by exploring the relationship between our Sun, Earth, Moon and other planets.
6. Students become the Sun, Moon, Earth or another planet.. They act out the Moon's orbit around the Earth. However, when your Moon students stand between the Sun and Earth - they create a shadow - an eclipse!
7. Why is our Sun important to us? We discuss light, heat, gravity.
8. We review all our sign language, vocabulary and concepts.
9. Call to Action: Tell the Sun folktale using the signs we learned. Act out the eclipse!
Objectives
Students will be able to:
1. Show the signs to a friend. Retell our folktale using their sign language.
2. Compare the relative size difference between our Sun, Earth, Moon.
3. Demonstrate the eclipse process.
4. Engage in a demonstration of the eclipse.
5. Explain how our Sun helps us.
6. Act out the eclipse at home.
7. Recognize that each planet in our solar system has unique characteristics such as size, and distance from the sun.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Valerie will tailor her program to the standards that you want to meet with this program. Please let her know if you have specific standards that you would like her to cover.
Literacy:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.1 to .4
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.1 to .7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.K.1 to .3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.K.1 to .6
Science:
K-PS2-1, PS2.A, PS2.B. PS3.C
Math:
K.G.A.1
K.G.A.2
1.G.A.1,
G.A.1
2.G.A.1