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Pacing Date (s) 12 Days 02-19-13 to 03-06-13 BODY OF KNOWLEDGE: E: Earth/Space Science - N: Nature of Science TOPIC XI: Objects Big and Small, Near and Far in the Sky NeXT Generation Sunshine State Standard(s) ESSENTIAL CONTENT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS Big Idea 5: Earth in Space and Time SC.K.E.5.5 Observe that things can be big and things can be small as seen from Earth. Cognitive Complexity: High SC.K.E.5.6 Observe that some objects are far away and some are nearby as seen from Earth. Cognitive Complexity: High Big Idea 1: The Practice of Science SC.K.N.1.1 Collaborate with a partner to collect information. Cognitive Complexity: Low SC.K.N.1.2 Make observations of the natural world and know that they are descriptors collected using the five senses. Cognitive Complexity: Moderate SC.K.N.1.3 Keep records as appropriate – such as pictorial – of investigations conducted. Cognitive Complexity: Moderate SC.K.N.1.4 Observe and create a visual representation of an object which includes its major features. Cognitive Complexity: High SC.K.N.1.5 Recognize that learning can come from careful observation. Cognitive Complexity: Moderate Size of Objects Observe objects around you (inside and outside) Estimate the size of objects that are far away (trees, birds, etc.) Observe same objects at a closer distance and compare their size from previous observations Make inferences regarding the size of objects (stars, moon, planes, etc.) according to our position on the Earth Practice of Science Ask questions Collaborate Explore Freely Observe using five senses Describe objects Collect data Keep records Compare observations. Communicate and explain. Recognize some objects are far away and some are near. Compare and contrast objects’ sizes that are near and far. Recognize that things can be big and things can be small as seen from Earth. Understand that the Sun is much larger than the Earth, but since it is so far away it appears smaller. Underst