Reading, Writing and Rings

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• Reading, Writing and Rings
• Lynne Hehr
• Center for Math and Science Education
• University of Arkansas

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Science Concepts

• 1. The Cassini-Huygens mission is exploring
  Saturn and its rings and moons.
• Saturn is part of the solar system.
• Planets vary in size. Saturn is much larger than
  Earth.
• The distances in space are vast. Saturn is very
  far from Earth and even farther from the Sun.

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1. Models help us understand many things in science.
   Models help us plan and make it easier for us to
   compare different objects.
2. Saturn and Earth are different in many ways. For
   example size, composition, habitation, number of
   moons and presence of rings.
3. Saturn has many rings made of particles of
   varying sizes. The particles are primarily water
   ice.

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1. The rings have many gaps in them-- the largest is
   the Cassini Division. The rings revolve around
   Saturn.
2. Saturn has many moons. Titan is the largest.
   The moons of Saturn are diverse and have
   identifiable characteristics.
3. Saturn has many features gas layers, rings,
   moons and a core.

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Literacy Strategies

1. Create scientifically accurate illustrations
   and/or diagrams.
2. Use labels to give scientific information about
   illustrations and diagrams.
3. Use captions to explain scientific illustrations
   or diagrams.
4. Use adjectives to explain scientific
   illustrations or diagrams.

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Literacy Strategies

1. Use accurate vocabulary.
2. Explain ideas and work in a way that is
   understandable to others.
3. Ask questions and respond to questions.
4. Practice a variety of writing strategies.
5. Use analogies.

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Literacy Strategies

1. Write a paragraph that includes a main idea, some
   supporting details and a conclusion.
2. Use a variety of poetic forms.
3. Practice non-fiction reading.
4. Practice non-fiction writing in descriptive
   paragraphs, summaries and compare and contrast.

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Research-based Benefits of using Science Notebooks

• Provides students with meaningful reasons for
  expository writing.
• Gives students time to reflect on what they are
  learning before class discussions.
• Creates a useful reference for class projects and
  investigations.

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• Provides teachers with a way to spot developing
  student misconceptions
• Gives teachers evidence of student learning.
• Support differentiated learning.
• Can be used to inform future instruction.

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Where is Saturn?
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Wow, Saturn is Much Bigger than Earth!
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Amazing Saturn is So Far, Far Away!
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Making Parachutes
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Titan and the Other Moons of Saturn
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Discovering Saturn

• The Real Lord of the Rings

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Saturns Fascinating Features
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