First GradeFirst GradeScience Science

Science Essential Science Essential Standards Standards First

Quarter Earth Materials

Second Quarter

Ecosystems:Needs of Living Organisms

Third Quarter Forces & Motion

Fourth Quarter

Patterns of the Earth/Moon/Sun System

Unpacking the Science Unpacking the Science Essential Standards Essential Standards

Earth Science Earth in the Universe:

Sky Observations1.E.1 Recognize the features and patterns of

the earth/moon/sun system as observe from Earth.

Science Essential Science Essential Standards Standards 1.E.1 Recognize the features and

patterns of the earth/moon/sun system as observe from Earth.

1.E.1.1 Recognize differences in the features of the day and night sky and apparent movement of objects across the sky as observed from Earth.1.E.1.2 Recognize patterns of observable changes in the Moon’s appearance from day to day.

Earth in the UniverseEarth in the Universe

Earth in the Universe: Earth in the Universe: Sky ObservationsSky Observations

Enduring Understandings:• Patterns can be recognized in the day and night sky.• The movement and appearance of objects in the sky

follow a predictable pattern.

Essential Questions:• What can we observe in the day or night sky?• How are the day and night sky the same or different?• How does the moon’s appearance change over time?• What kinds of patterns can we see/observe in the day or

night sky?• What are some examples of changes observed in the sky?

Learning about objects in the sky should be entirely observational and qualitative.Get students noticing and describing what the sky looks like at different times. They should observe how the moon appears to change its shape. It is too soon to name all the moon's phases and much too soon to explain them.

Objects in the sky have patterns of movement.There are more stars in the sky than anyone can easily count, but they are not scattered evenly, and they are not all the same in brightness or color. The sun is a star and can only be seen in the daytime.The moon can be seen sometimes at night and sometimes during the day. The sun, moon, and stars all appear to move slowly across the sky. The moon looks a little different every day but looks the same again about every four weeks.

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

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/9_10/earth_sun_moon.shtml

Moon PatternsMoon Patterns1.E.1.2 Recognize patterns of observable

changes in the Moon’s appearance from day to day.

Students know the moon looks a little different every day but looks the same again about every four weeks. They know that the moon’s observable changes follow a pattern.

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 every year• Moon revolves around the Earth every

month, about 28 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?

Day & Night MisconceptionsDay & Night MisconceptionsThe Sun goes behind hills.Clouds cover the Sun.The Moon covers the Sun.The Sun goes behind the Earth once a day.The Earth goes around the Sun once a day.The Sun moves across the sky.

Uncovering Student Uncovering Student Ideas in ScienceIdeas in Science

Assessment Probes

MoonlightEmmy’s Moon and Stars

Darkness at Night Gazing at the Moon

Going Through a PhaseWhere Do Stars Go?

Objects in the Sky

Uncovering Student Uncovering Student Ideas in ScienceIdeas in Science

Essential Standards Probe Alignment

Phases of the MoonPhases of the MoonExplore Learning

www.explorelearning.com

Phases of the MoonPhases of the MoonGizmos

TeacherTeachers' Domains' Domain

http://www.teachersdomain.org/http://www.teachersdomain.org/

World Moon Project:www.worldmoonproject.org/

Phases of the MoonPhases of the Moon

http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/elementary/1science.htm

http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/elementary/

1science.htm

Science ResourcesScience ResourcesAegom Interactive Smartboard Lessons

www.aegom.com/

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 K-5 Science Resource Resource

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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/

Science BooksScience Books

The Sun Is My Favorite Star by Frank Asch

What Makes Day and Night by Franklyn Branley

Day and Night by Robin Nelson

Day and Night by Margaret Hall

Science BooksScience Books

So That’s How the Moon Changes Shape! by Allan Fowler

The Moon Seems to Change by Franklyn M. Branley

Science BooksScience Books

The Moon Book by Gail Gibbons

The Moon by Seymour Simon

Phases of the Moon by Gillia M. Olsen