Catherine

Unit Planning
The unit I have chosen to focus on for Intel Training is called //**Space & Beyond: An exploration of Space and Technology**//. It is a unit geared for Grade 5 and 6 students. A brief summary is included below:


 * Topic and Grade Level: ** Space Grade 5/6 (V.E.L.S. Level 4)
 * Unit: ** Space & Beyond: An exploration of Space and Technology

**Summary:** In this unit, students will take on the role of scientist, astronomer and philosopher and investigate and explore the nature of Space and the laws that govern it. Students will examine the structure of our Solar System and look specifically at the property, size and nature of each planet. They will use the //Visual Ranking Tool // to order planets based on various criteria. Students will also use technology to explore different aspects of Space, such as space travel and exploration. They will use the //Seeing Reason Tool // to examine the causal effect of scientific laws (i.e. gravity). Students will be expected to create a physical or technological model of a chosen planet/meteor/star and present an informative talk to their peers. They will use their knowledge of Space and the //Showing Evidence Tool // to address issues related to space travel and exploration.

Any feedback you can provide about my unit is welcomed! Please feel free to use information listed here if it is helpful to your own unit planning :o) I am especially interested in what you think of the essential question... does it work?!?

<--- Here's what I've done so far! Please feel free to take a peek!

// Visual Ranking Tool - Ideas so far.... //
For the unit described above I have brainstormed the following possibilities for using the Visual Ranking Tool in my unit plan:

//Place planets in our solar system in order of distance from the sun (starting with closest first). Place planets in our solar system in order of weight (lightest to heaviest). Rank planets in order of interest (starting point for project plans).//


 * Any other ideas are greatly appreciated :o)**

**Thank you!**
Thank you to Trudy and everyone at Intel for giving me the opportunity to take this course. I learn some valuable planning tools and can't wait to get back to work to share them....

Lalor Primary School** **gatt.catherine.c@edumail.vic.gov.au**
 * Catherine Gatt