1 - ESS1 - Patterns in Space - ASSIGNED (CJT 2/4/2014)

Module: Patterns in Space

DCI: ESS1.A The Universe and Its Stars – Patterns of the motion of the sun, moon, and stars in the sky can be observed, described, and predicted.

PE: 1-ESS1-1 Use observations of the sun, moon, and starts to describe patterns that can be predicted.

[Clarification Statement: Examples of patterns could include that the sun and moon appear to rise in one part of the sky, move across the sky, and set; and stars other than our sun are visible at night but not during the day.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment of star patterns is limited to stars being seen at night and not during the day.]

The basic content of the standard is as follows.

- If we watch the sun move through the sky, we can observe the motion of the sun and see a pattern that allows for prediction.

- The same is true for the motion of the moon and stars.

As the PE points out, our focus is on having kids describe the pattern or make a prediction based on data we provide.

Possible Questions:

[image of the sun in the sky at noon with points of reference on the horizon. Same image with points labeled ]

The sun was in this position on one day at noon. Where will the sun be at noon on the next day? (same place)

[image sun position at three different times, then a fourth position marked]

What will be the time when sun reaches this position?

[graph of daylight hours]

How much daylight on this date?