Lesson 17 April 22 (5th Grade)

Day 17 - April 22nd Wednesday


Read Aloud Title: Pluto Gets the Call


https://vimeo.com/showcase/6880152/video/407691459


Writing About Reading:

Directions:  Use your Google classroom form to respond.  Use evidence from the text in 4-6 sentences.  Use correct spelling and punctuation.


Prompt: Write about why you think the author/illustrator used these illustrations. Choose one of the illustrations or more. 


Writing Minilesson: 

https://www.loom.com/share/d71d2623140b4b68b9604151b6bfff7a


Writing Example: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zmF2g1xt3wf7z-WN3KG7xCjQoxnihDn6_g2AmGc5UNM/edit?usp=sharing


Math

  1. Go to www.zearn.org and enter your username and password.  

  2. Complete the next lesson on your dashboard.  Make sure you earn 1 badge per day for a completed lesson.


Science/STEM

 

Click this link to begin your Mystery Science lesson. Mystery Science Video

  1. During what season is the sun the highest in the sky?

  2. If it is 8’o o'clock in the evening and the sun is still out what season is it? How do you know? 

  3. If it is 7:30 in the morning and the sun isn’t up yet, what season is it? How do you know?






When you are finished watching the video and answering the questions, complete the activity by watching the first youtube video. All you will need is a pencil, paper, and a small object to trace its shadow.


Activity Video 1 


After completing the first part of this shadow mapping activity, wait at least 30 minutes before completing the second part. After your timer goes off, watch this video for instructions on how to complete the activity.


Activity Video 2


How did your shadow drawings turn out?  Optional:  Try to re-create your drawing in this box!


Optional Activities

Pluto 101: National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iZio70bd-M  

Video of Is Pluto a Planet.  https://www.britannica.com/video/212435/Is-Pluto-Planet-Demystified-video 


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