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Description: Students have the opportunity to teach a section of material in the astronomy unit of the curriculum content. The teaching presentation and a brief review are worked on in small groups incorporating technology available.
Subject: Earth Science Class - Astronomy
Grade Level: 9
Learner Description: Mostly ninth grade freshmen with some older "repeaters." Learning levels range from low with possible learning disabilities to high level students who have chosen not to be accelerated into Biology. Earth Science is the first class in the science curriculum sequence.
Time Frame: Five to seven weeks
Learner Outcomes: The curriculum goals are those as predetermined by the district curriculum committee and the science department members. They are varied and many, reflecting national and state standards. Basically, students need to have a working knowledge and understanding of the topics addressed in the astronomy unit of the curriculum as well as our Earth's importance in space, and the importance of and technology in space exploration in the future. A further outcome of this particular project will enable the students to have a deeper and perhaps more meaningful understanding of the importance of teaching in the actual learning process as well as the effectiveness of different teaching strategies.