I will do a science observation with a 3rd grade classroom. By using Google Earth and Sky, the students will observe the Earth and the Moon and determine their similarities and their differences.

Content:
In the State Core Curriculum under Science, I will be referring to:

Standard 1 -- Students will understand that the shape of Earth and the moon are spherical and
that Earth rotates on its axis to produce the appearance of the sun and moon
moving through the sky.

Objective 1 -- Describe the appearance of Earth and the moon.

Indicator --
a. Describe the shape of Earth and the moon as spherical.
b. Explain that the sun is the source of light that lights the moon.
c. List the differences in the physical appearance of Earth and the moon as viewed
from space.

Pedagogy:
Observing -- the students will use Google Earth and Sky to observe the Earth and the Moon
and make some discoveries.
Predictions -- from observing the Earth and the Moon, make predictions about how they are
similar and different.
Constructing a
hypothesis -- making an educated guess about the similarities and differences of the Earth and
Moon.
Acquire and
Process the Data -- constructing a table to show the similarities and the differences
between the Earth and the Moon.
Analyze the data -- determine if our data is accurate by comparing it to other sources using the
internet.
Conclusion -- Was our prediction accurate?

Technology:
The students will use Google Earth and Sky in the observation assignment. This is a useful took because it allows the students to see up close and move around both the Earth and the Moon. It also lets the students see the time-lapse for how the sun moves across the Earth and the Moon; giving light to both.