P-ESS1-1: Sun, Moon, and Star Patterns

Observe and describe the apparent motions of the Sun, moon, and stars to recognize predictable patterns.

Clarification Statement: Examples of patterns could include that the Sun and moon appear to move across the sky in a predictable pathway; day and night follow predictable patterns; seasons change in a cyclical pattern (e.g. summer follows spring, autumn follows summer); the moon’s shape appears to change in a cyclical pattern; and stars other than our Sun can be visible at night depending on local weather conditions.

Assessment Boundary: None

Evidence Statement


Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS1.A: The Universe and Its Stars

Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns



Assessments


Phenomena

 

Master List of Phenomenon


Anchor Charts


Video


Vocabulary

Sun
Moon
Stars
Patterns
Day
Night


Learning Plans


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