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Guide to the Science Bundle Analyses
Grade 1: Earth and Solar System
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1.ESS1.1 Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
1.ESS1.2 Make observations at different times of the year to relate the amount of daylight and relative temperature to the time of year.
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In a Nutshell
Patterns of the sun, moons, and stars can be observed and described by students. These patterns can be used to answer questions and make predictions. By observing the amount of daylight and relative temperature throughout the year, students can describe seasonal patterns.
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Student Actions
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Teacher Actions
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Use observations to describe the patterns of the Sun and Moon rising and setting and the path they travel in the sky.
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Analyze and interpret data about the Sun’s patterns to make predictions about the apparent motion of the Sun.
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Analyze and interpret data about the Moon’s patterns to make predictions about the Moon’s motion.
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Use observations to compare other stars to our Sun and their motion in the sky.
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Plan and carry out a simple investigation to compare different times of the year to different amounts of daylight.
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Use observations to make comparisons about seasonal temperature in relation to the amount of daylight the Earth receives at different times of the year.
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Encourage and support students to observe the patterns of the Sun, Moon, and stars during day, night, and different times of the year.
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Provide opportunities for students to analyze data after observing the Sun and connect these observations to make predictions about the apparent motion of the Sun and other stars.
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Discuss students' observational data and help students analyze and connect these observations to make predictions about the Moon's patterns and motion.
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Discuss students' observational data and help students analyze and connect these observations to make predictions about the Moon's patterns and motion.
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Provide opportunities for students to discuss observations and co-construct the concept that seasonal temperature is related to the amount of daylight the Earth receives at different times of the year.
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Key Concepts
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Misconceptions
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The Universe and Its Stars
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Patterns of the motion of the Sun, Moon, and stars in the sky can be observed, described, and predicted.
Earth and the Solar System
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Earth is closer to the sun during summer and farther away during winter.
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Seasons happen at the same time everywhere on Earth.
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Seasonal characteristics and change are the same everywhere on Earth.
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The Sun goes behind hills.
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Clouds cover the Sun.
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The Moon covers the Sun.
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The Sun goes behind the Earth once a day.
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The Earth goes around the Sun once a day.
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Instructional Resources
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Unit 3: Earth and the Solar System
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Navigation Links
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