Gravity is just one consideration when determining human habitability on a new planet. The lesson connects four different units and starts with connecting the various systems: planetary systems, human body systems, etc. After scholars draw a concept map, they write a report on human habitability. 

Concepts

energy flow, ecological systems, human body systems, atmospheric conditions, geology, concept mapping, research reports

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Team teach the written report with the language arts department

Classroom Considerations

• Expects knowledge of astronomy, geology, biology, and atmosphere units
• Learners may need support to complete their concept map with enough detail
• The final lesson in a seven-part series

Pros

• Includes accommodation and extension ideas
• Provides discussion questions and ideal answers
• Contains a glossary of vocabulary words

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.1 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.7 RST.6-8.8 RST.6-8.9