LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
"Standards-Based Instruction Model"*

Subject/Course Science Grade Level 5 Standard #(s) 20 Standard(s) (What students should be able to do) Observe and describe the behavior of matter with respect to motion, force, and energy transformations and relate findings to Newton’s Laws of Motion; predict the effects of gravity, density, and electromagnetism on the behavior of matter. (Physical Science)

District Elementary Course of Study (Concepts) or Secondary Guidelines for Instruction (Instructional Unit) Physical Science

Developed by Jennifer Starks School Weemes Cluster # 16 Phone (213) 733-9186
 

CULMINATING TASK/ASSIGNMENT 

What will the individual student produce to demonstrate achievement of the standard(s)? 

Begin the task with a verb.

 ASSESSMENT 

What criteria will be used to evaluate/score student work/performance of the culminating task? 

The statement of the product to be scored is followed by a verb.
Explain in writing, using Newton’s laws of motion, the interactions of bodies in motion in the solar system; chart and graph the distances and placement of bodies in the solar system. The written explanation, charts, and graphs:  

4: Demonstrate Newton’s laws of motion by showing the planets, their satellites, and their rotations and orbits around the sun; show the distances accurately and clearly; use the conventions of standard written English. 

3: Demonstrate Newton’s laws of motion by showing the orbits and rotation of planets and satellites; show the distances but with minor errors in data; contains some errors in conventions of written English. 

2: Demonstrate Newton’s laws of motion incompletely; do not relate orbits and rotation to the laws; contain errors in data collection that lead to inaccurate graphs and charts; contain many errors in conventions of standard written English that impede understanding. 

1: Do not demonstrate Newton’s laws of motion and do not show the relationship of the laws to orbits and rotation of planets; display invalid information due to faulty data collection; contain serious errors in conventions of standard written English that impede understanding.
 
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES / TIME 

What learning activities will the student be involved in to acquire content knowledge and skills to achieve the standard? Consider alternative strategies and modifications to promote equal access for all learners. 

How much time will be required for the student to complete each of the activities? 

Begin each learning activity with a verb describing what the student is to do.

 RESOURCES 

What materials, textbooks, supplies, documents, etc., will support the student doing each instructional activity?
  • Study a model of the planets in the solar system and their satellites.  (45 min)
  • List all the planets and moons, their rotation speed on their axis, and the number of days needed to orbit the sun.  (45 min)
  • Relate Newton’s laws of motion to orbits, rotations, and speed.  (40 min)
  • Describe the relative motion of planets around the sun within a 24-hour period.  (55 min)
  • Role-play the part of planets and their satellites in orbit and rotation around the sun.  (30 min)
 Seven-inch tag boards. 

Lanyards. 

Glue. 

Three-dimensional model of solar system. 

 
 
*Model developed, refined, and field-tested by Task Force on Standards-Based Instruction ã 1997, Los Angeles Unified School District