Earth's Rotation!

So I decided to add this lesson within our space unit because this was a benchmark that they were low in. I took them to the science lab (which by the way, they love! They think its some special room!!) I had a light bulb in the center of the table (the sun) and each friend had an apple (Earth) with a toothpick and a raisin stuck on it. The raisin represented where they were. We turned the lights off and they drew what they observed. They then made half a rotation and drew another observation. They did great!!! They were able to quickly determine that earths rotation causes day and night. Their exit tickets proves this!! So proud :)

Our Journals!

I thought my journals last year were good, but this year they are AWESOME!! Here are some entries we have done lately:

Looking at Planets Individual Characteristics

I know I have said it before, but I love this unit!!!! Last week and the beginning of this week, we were researching common characteristics of the 8 planets. Students were assigned a planet and then had to research it. They then put it on a post it and put it on our class chart. They had such a good time and the chart looks great!!