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Lesson 13: Distance to the Sun

Lesson 13: Distance to the Sun

Assessment

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Science

6th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Abbey Pitcher

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4 Slides • 6 Questions

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Warm Up Chat:

Say if you agree or disagree:


The equator is warmer than the North Pole because it is closer to the Sun

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Open Ended

For Fun!


You can give anyone anything for Christmas.


- Who would you give your gift to?


- What would you give them?

3

Poll

How long do you think it would take you to get to the sun if you were flying at a speed of 100 mph?

6 hours

1 day

3 weeks

13 years

163 years

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If Earth was the size of a marble...

Toggle back over to Zoom please!

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Multiple Choice

Which is the more REAListic picture of how far the Sun is from Earth?

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2

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Multiple Choice

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Do you agree?


The equator is hotter than the North Pole because it is closer to the Sun

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Agree

2

Disagree

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Multiple Choice

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What is the REAL reason the equator is hotter than the north pole?

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It is closer to the Sun

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It gets straight sunlight NOT slanted sunlight

3

It gets slanted sunlight NOT straight

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Open Ended

Why are some places on Earth colder and other places are hotter?


In your answer, use these words: "straight" "slanted" "sunlight"

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What to Bring to Class on Wednesday...

  • Flashlight or Lamp (with no shade)

  • Dark colored book or piece of paper

  • Smile :)

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Homework Assignment

  • Google Doc attached to Classroom Assignment

Warm Up Chat:

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The equator is warmer than the North Pole because it is closer to the Sun

Post in chat then sign in to Quizizz!

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