astronomy fourth grade
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This covers fourth grade standards for comparing the sun, earth, moon, and the effect the sun and move have on our planet.TRANSCRIPT
Astronomy Unit of StudyFourth Grade DFES 2014
What makes a neighborhood?1. How would you describe our location of
planet Earth? Is this a neighborhood? What is in it? Resource: pg. 216
2. What are the places in Earth’s neighborhood?
Our Solar SystemPages 208-209
planets moons comets star other
orbit the sun orbits a planet ice and rock only 1 in our system: the sun!
asteroids
gassy or rocky rocky burn up in contact with atmosphere
gassy space junk and satellites
What physical features do the planets have?
Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto--dwarf planet
red=inner rocky plantets
blue=outer gas planets
Pages 212-215
How can we remember the order of the planets?Planet order song (mellow)
Planet order (rap)
Acronym: MVEMJSUNPMy Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas!
The Rocky P’s and Gassy G’sClassify the planets into 2 groups!
Rocky Planets Gassy Giants
How did you do?
What do the planets have in common?
All planets orbit the _____, the only _____ in our solar system.
They all orbit in a path around the _____.
What do the planets have in common?
All planets orbit the sun, the only star in our solar system.
They all orbit in a path around the sun in our solar system.
orbit: to make a complete revolution
How is earth unlike other planets?
Earth is unique because….1.2.3.
How is earth unlike other planets?
Earth is unique because….1. It has atmosphere
and weather.2. It was liquid water.3. It is inhabited by
organisms.
What have we learned?1. The rocky planets are________2. The gas giants are ________3. The smallest planets are_________4. The largest planets are__________5. The order of the planets from closest to the sun to the
farthest from the sun _______________6. Earth is unique because_________________________
The Earth, Moon, and Sun1. Work in pairs to write descriptions of the SUN,
EARTH, and the MOON. 2. Use any of the following resources:
● Text pgs 190, and pages 196-197.● NASA Kids Explore● Study Jams: The Moon● Study Jams: A Day on Earth● Orbit of the Earth and Moon● The Earth, Moon, and the Sun
Earth, Moon, and Sun
Earth Moon Suntype: type: type:
atmosphere: atmosphere: atmosphere:
surface: surface surface
movementand position
movementand position
movement and position
What type of object is each, what atmosphere does it have, and how is its surface classified?
Venn Diagram
Key for Venn Diagram
How do the moon and sun differ?
The moon ______the earth. It is a natural _________ because it goes around another object. The sun, on the other hand, never ever ________. The sun _________light while the moon ___________the light from the sun. We would _______without the sun, but we could live without the moon.
With the Sun’s Light Without the Sun’s Light
Why do we have shadows?You will need:● a light source● an object● a surface
How do shadows change?I noticed... I wonder...
Why do shadows change?I noticed… I wonder...
Changes in Outdoor ShadowsQualitative Quantitative
Illustrate/Create a ModelLabel the light source, object, shadow, and the time of day.
What can we conclude?When the light source was _________, the shadow __________ from _____ to_____ centimeters in length.
Quick WriteExplain and illustrate how earth’s rotation causes changes in the sunlight we receive in the western hemisphere during a 24 hour cycle. What evidence do you have that earth rotates?
A Day on Earth with Study Jams
Lunar ObservationsI noticed I wonder
Page 218-219
Research Time!Sources of data:1. primary source--observations from your log2. text pgs. 196-2023. nonfiction books at your table4. Star Child5. NASA6. The Moon’s Phases
How does the moon appear to change over time?
Why does the moon appear to change?
The moon has a cycle or phases. Check out this video clip!
How does the moon affect earth?
Let’s see how water changes on earth!
Bill Nye
Discussion Time!1. What causes day and night?
2. Which celestial bodies orbit?
3. What is earth’s natural satellite?
4. How can we classify the planets?
What Causes the Seasons?
There are reasons for the seasons! Watch this clip and take the quiz!
Create a Model!
You will need:A light sourceA replica of earthAn axis point
Let’s Review!When the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, it is __________. But, in the southern hemisphere, it is _____________.
It is hotter in the summer because the rays are more _________ than in the winter.
Observing the Night Sky1. What tool can we use magnify the surface of
the moon from earth?2. Which star is a constant source of direction
in the night sky?3. Why do the positions of the constellations
vary throughout the year?
ConstellationsWhat are constellations?
Why were they important to natives and the explorers?
How could the stars help you find a direction?
Quantify It!1. How many:
a. Hours in a day? b. Days in a month? c. Days in a year?
2. How many?a. low tides in one day?b. high tides in one day?c. hours between low and high tide?
Some Answers Earth revolves around the Sun one time each year in about 365 days.
Earth rotates every 24 hours to create day and night.
There are 29 ½ days each month.
Review Time!Read and answer questions 1-10 on pages 222-223.
Create a foldable as a study guide on the Earth and Moon (see page 203).