fourth grade science: earth in the universe

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

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Technology ResourcesTechnology ResourcesCharlotte Mecklenburg Science Wiki

http://elementaryscience.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/

TeacherTeachers' Domains' Domain

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