Preparing for an assessment? Here's an activity that will ensure that all class members have the background knowledge they need to demonstrate their skills on a performance task related to the solar system and the tools astronomers use to study space objects. The scripted plan includes vocabulary and key terms.

Concepts

satellites, telescopes, the solar system

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Additional Tags

solar system, telescope, satellites, science

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Instructional Ideas

• Consider reformatting the activity to make it more interactive by assigning groups the key terms and having them prepare presentations

Pros

• The activity will ensure that all learners understand key terms before the assessment

Cons

• Some learners may find the call-and-response format tedious