The document outlines the roles and expectations for students, parents, and teachers in a unit on the Solar System. Students will learn about the planets through tests and a group project where they create a poster and presentation. Parents are asked to help students study and complete assignments at home. The teacher's role is to ensure students understand lessons, are available to help, and provide time for assignments and projects.

1. The Solar System
UPCOMING EVENTS

2. Parent and Student Roles
 The students roles are to gain knowledge and concepts about our Solar
System. We will have tests and other activities for the students to make
learning about our solar system easier. They will be assigned a group
project where he/she will work with their peers to develop a poster board
and give an oral presentation. I, as the teacher, will provide time for the
groups to work in the classroom and on the computers as well. I will make
sure this will not cut into the time of other things we will need to get done
that day.
 As parents you role is to help your child study or finish assignments at home
that they were unable to finish throughout the day. Also, help them get
information on their planet if needed to add to the poster board if we were
unable to do so at school. Also, help them practice their part of the oral
presentation to make sure they know their part and what to say. Just overall
be involved with your child’s education.

3. Teacher Role (my role)
 My role as the teacher, is making sure the students understand and
learn everything being taught.
 Make sure if the students need help I am available and will help them
when needed.
 Offer time to work not only on assignments but their group projects
as well.
 Not only offer time to help when a student’s problem, but also be
available for you as parents with any questions you might need to
ask.
 Overall just be the teacher I need to me for each student and their
parents.

4. Essential Question:
 How is the sun
important to the earth?

5. Unit questions:
•How many hours
does it take the
earth to complete
in one rotation?
•How many
planets are in our
solar system?

6. Content Questions:
 How far away is the earth from the sun?
 How long does it take Earth to revolve around
the sun?
 What makes Earth different from all the other
planets?

7. Project-Based Learning
 Project-Based Learning is an easier way of
learning that offers the students to be more
hands on.
 It also provides the students to work together
and learn how to work with others.
 Students will become available to new skills
developing everyday within the schools.

8. Contact Information
 Please contact me by email:
kehill3@crimson.ua.edu
 Or by phone:
(256) 345-2403