Unlocking Ancient Mysteries Through Earth and Sky Patterns

The video introduces the first unit of the science curriculum, focusing on Patterns of Earth and Sky. It outlines the schedule for science and social studies assignments on Google Classroom. The lesson explores archaeology, focusing on artifacts like the Nebra sky disk and a Pueblo rock painting. Students are tasked with helping a museum solve a mystery involving a missing section of an ancient artifact. The role of astronomers is highlighted, and students are encouraged to think about why different stars are visible at different times. The lesson concludes with instructions for completing a Google form assignment.

What day of the week will science and social studies assignments be posted?

• Thursday

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

What is the primary focus of archaeologists?

• Studying weather

• Studying planets

• Studying artifacts

• Studying stars

Where was the sky disk artifact found?

• New Mexico

• Nebra, Germany

• Central Asia

• North America

What is missing from the artifact discussed in Dr. Sabra's letter?

• A section

• A map

• A photograph

• A description

What role will students take on to help the museum?

• Historians

• Geologists

• Astronomers

• Archaeologists

What is an astronomer?

• A scientist who studies stars and planets

• A scientist who studies animals

• A scientist who studies artifacts

• A scientist who studies weather

What is a star?

• A small object in space

• A type of artifact

• A huge object in space that gives off heat and light

• A planet

What is the unit question for this lesson?

• How are artifacts made?

• Why do we see different stars at different times?

• What is the role of an archaeologist?

• Where are stars located?

What should students do after watching the video?

• Draw a diagram

• Create a presentation

• Open the Google form and fill in the answers

• Write a report

Where can students find the glossary for science words?

• In the museum

• In the library

• On the Amplify student website

• In the textbook