fourth grade science: earth in the universe
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Fourth Grade Science: Earth in the Universe. Science Essential Standards. Unpacking the Science Essential Standards. Earth Science Earth in the Universe 4.E.1 Explain the causes of day and night and phases of the moon. Science Essential Standards. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Fourth GradeFourth GradeScience:Science:
Earth in the Earth in the UniverseUniverse
Science Essential Science Essential Standards Standards First
QuarterProperties of Matter:
Rocks, Minerals, and FossilsSecond Quarter
Ecosystems:Animal Survival & Adaptations
Third Quarter
Forces & Motion: Magnetism Light & Forms of Energy
Fourth Quarter
Earth/Moon/Sun SystemNutrition and Exercise
Unpacking the Science Unpacking the Science Essential Standards Essential Standards
Earth Science Earth in the Universe
4.E.1 Explain the causes of day and night and phases of the moon.
Science Essential Science Essential Standards Standards 4.E.1 Explain the causes of day and
night and phases of the moon.
4.E.1.1 Explain the cause of day and night based on the rotation of Earth on its axis.4.E.1.2 Explain the monthly changes in the appearance of the moon, based on the moon’s orbit around the Earth.
Earth in the UniverseEarth in the Universe
Exploring the StandardsExploring the Standards• Explore the model of the Earth
to test different ideas about what causes day and night
• Explore the model of the moon
to test different ideas about what causes the moon phases
Day and NightDay and Night4.E.1.1 Explain the cause of day and night
based on the rotation of Earth on its axis.Students know that the Earth rotates on an axis and that this rotation causes one side of our planet to receive light rays from the sun while the other side is in darkness (day/night). This rotation occurs over a 24-hour period.
Exploring SpaceExploring Space• Model how the moon travels in space• Include the sun, moon, and earth• Describe the role and placement of
each
The MoonThe Moon• Earth orbits the sun the Sun every year• Moon revolves around the Earth every
month, every 29 ½ days• Moon’s orbit is slightly tilted and not in a
straight alignment with Earth• Half of the moon is illuminated by the sun• The moon’s phase depends on how much
illumination is visible from Earth
Phases of the MoonPhases of the Moon• Lunar cycle moves from the new moon
phase (completely invisible) to full moon and back to new again
• Waxing: moon moves from new to full• Waning: moon moves back to new
moon
Phases of the MoonPhases of the Moon
Phases of the MoonPhases of the Moon
Phases of the MoonPhases of the Moon
The MoonThe MoonVideo:
Phases of the Moonhttp://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=nXseTWTZlks
• Moon Observations• Do You Know This About the Moon?
Phases of the MoonPhases of the MoonExplore Learning
www.explorelearning.com
Phases of the MoonPhases of the MoonGizmos
World Moon Project:www.worldmoonproject.org/
Phases of the MoonPhases of the Moon
Science ResourcesScience ResourcesAegom Interactive Smartboard Lessons
www.aegom.com/
Science ES ResourcesScience ES Resources
The Moon Book by Gail Gibbons
The Moon by Seymour Simon
Phases of the Moon by Gillia M. Olsen
The Moon Seems to Change by Franklyn M. Branley
Essential Standards ResourcesEssential Standards Resources
ScienceSaurusby Great Source
Science Magnifierby Carolina Biological
Uncovering Student Uncovering Student Ideas in ScienceIdeas in Science
Assessment Probes
Darkness at Night Objects in the Sky
Gazing at the MoonGoing Through a Phase
Moonlight
Uncovering Student Uncovering Student Ideas in ScienceIdeas in Science
Essential Standards Probe Alignment
Essential Standards Essential Standards Resources Resources DPI Wiki Space
http://www.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/
Glossary of TermsGlossary of Terms• Represents the big,
powerful concepts and ideas teachers need to know and understand
• Not exhaustive, seeks to address critical terms and definitions essential in building content knowledge and understanding
• Living document
K-5 Science UnitsK-5 Science Units
Include:Unpacked Content, Vocabulary, Essential Questions, Websites, Video Links, Common Misconceptions, Writing Prompts, Graphic Organizers
K-5 Assessment ExamplesK-5 Assessment ExamplesProvides examples that illustrate ways in which the standards might be assessed
Technology ResourcesTechnology ResourcesCharlotte Mecklenburg Science Wiki
http://elementaryscience.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/
TeacherTeachers' Domains' Domain
http://www.teachersdomain.org/http://www.teachersdomain.org/