The student will investigate the structure of the universe.

I

Identify objects that appear in the day and nighttime sky.

Lesson Plan Why do we have night?
Welcome to the Planets
Sculpt A Planet
I Know That Solar System
Connect the Stars

I

Classify pictures as representative of day or night.

Lesson Day and Night
Earth Moon Viewer
Day and Night

The student will investigate the structure of the universe.

D

Distinguish between objects that appear in the day and nighttime sky.

Build Our Milky Way

I

Recognize that the moon is the closest object in the sky.

The Moon

Moon Watch Flip Book

I

Recognize that there are tools for observing objects in the day and nighttime sky.

Make Your Own Telescope

The Hubble Telescope

D

Observe and illustrate the position of the sun at different times of the day.

One on One With the Sun

I

Recognize that shadows change length and position during the course of a day.

Sundials

The Earth's Rotation

The student will investigate the structure of the universe.

D

Recognize that there are innumerable stars in the nighttime sky that vary in brightness, color, and location.

Nasa for Kids Stars

Build the Big Dipper

Space Hopper Constellation Game

Star Light, Star Bright

Stars

BBC Schools:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/living_things.shtml

Space Weather:  http://www.spaceweather.com/

D

Recognize that the sun is the brightest object in the sky and earth’s closest star.

The Sun

NASA Observatorium: Our Sun

D

Determine the approximate time of day from the position of the sun in the sky.

NASA Kids: sundials

Sundials

I

Recognize that the phases of the moon occur in a predictable pattern.

The Moon Movie

BBC Schools:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/living_things.shtml

The student will investigate the structure of the universe.

A

Choose the appropriate tool for observing a specific distant object.

D

Recognize that planets are major features of the universe.

Order of the Planets Quiz

The Sun and Its Planets

Solar System Review

A

Identify the components of the solar system (e.g., planets, moon)

Earth, Sun, and Moon

D

Explain how day and night result from the rotation of the Earth relative to the sun.

Phases of the Moon Showing Day and Night

Lesson  Why Do We Have Day and Night?

Lesson Day or Night?

Science Clips http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/9_10/science_9_10.shtml

A

Identify objects found in the day or nighttime sky.

Connect the Stars

The Milky Way Galaxy

A

Identify the approximate time of day from a picture of the sun’s position in the sky.

Sundials

Number Nut http://numbernut.com/basic/activities/dates_4bar_daynight.shtml

A

Identify the four basic phases of the moon.

Phases of the Moon  Phases of the Moon

MoonObservationChart

MoonPhases

Earth and Moon Viewer  

Phases_of_the_Moon(powerpoint)

Phases_of_the_Moon

Number Nut http://numbernut.com/basic/activities/dates_4card_moonphase.shtml

Grade 4 Earth and Its Place in the Universe

The student will investigate the structure of the universe.

D

Identify and order the planets in the solar system by their distance from the sun.

Order the Planets

A

Determine the order of the planets according to their distance from the sun.

Solar System Trading Card Game

Order of the Planets Quiz

Lesson The Order of Planets

Planet Order Lists

Cosmic Connections

A

Recognize that the length and position of a shadow are related to the location of the sun.

Making a Sun Clock

The Earth's Rotation

Eye on the Sky
Shadows and Sounds

D

Demonstrate how the earth rotates and revolves.

The Earth's Rotation

NASA Earth's Rotation

Arty the Astronaut

How Fast Is the Earth Moving?
Earth’s Rotation

D

Simulate the changing shape of the moon.

Moon Phases
Simulation of Moon Phases

A

Identify the phases of the moon in the correct sequence.

Phases of the Moon

Moon Phases

Moon Phase Calendar
Phases of the moon

Grade 5 Earth and Its Place in the Universe

 The student will investigate the structure of the universe.

http://www.windows.ucar.edu/
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/index.shtml

A

Distinguish among the planets according to specific characteristics.

Order it Up: Solar System Edition

Space Sense

Solar System Switcharoo

NASM: http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/ceps/etp/etp.htm

Internet Resource:  http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm

M

Demonstrate how moon phases occur.

Moon Phase Animator

Moon Watch

Phases of the Moon

Lunar Calendar

Phases of the Moon

What Are the Phases of the Moon?

D

Explain why the moon appears to change shape.

Moon Phase Animator

Moon Watch

Phases of the Moon

Lunar Calendar

Phases of the Moon

What Are the Phases of the Moon?

A

Identify and arrange the phases of the moon in the correct sequence.

Moon Phases Chart  Blank Chart

Why Does the Moon Have Phases?

Chabotspace: http://www.chabotspace.org/vsc/planetarium/themoon/moonphases/default.asp

Internet Resources:  http://www.stardate.org/nightsky/moon/

D

Explain the difference between rotation and revolution in the solar system.

Lesson Rotation and Revolution

A

Identify the force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

Gravity Is No More Than A Name

The Main Attraction

Amer. Mus. Of Nat. History: http://www.ology.amnh.org/astronomy/gravity/index.htm

Internet Resources:  http://www.schoolhouserock.tv/Victim.html

A

Differentiate between the Earth’s rotation and its revolution.

Lesson Rotation and Revolution

Internet Resource:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/9_10/earth_sun_moon.shtml

A

Recognize that the appearance of an object in the sky is affected by its size, motion, and distance from the Earth.

The Earth, Sun, and Moon

Internet Resource:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/activities/earth_sun_moon.shtml

The student will investigate the structure of the universe.

D

6.7.1

Ch.8,9,10

Differentiate among the components of the universe.

The Universe

Junk in Space
Sports in Space                                       http://www.units.muohio.edu/dragonfly/sports/

A

6.7.2

Ch.8,9,10

Categorize the components of the universe (i.e., stars, planets, comets, asteroids, and meteors).

The Universe
Component of the Universe, Introduction

A

Differentiate between planets according to specific characteristics.

Comparing the Planets

Solar System Shuffle Game
Components of the Universe Activities http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/universe_level2/activity.html

D

6.7.2

6.7.3

 Ch. 8&9

Construct a model of the solar system.

Solar System Overview

Solar System Model

Solar System Model

D

Illustrate the positions of the Earth, moon, and sun during solar and lunar eclipses.

Eclipses

Eclipse Homepage

Earth, Sun, and Moon in Motion

D

Use a model to explain how the tilt of the Earth and its revolution around the sun causes the seasons.

The Seasons and Axis Tilt

Earth's Season Quiz

A

Distinguish between a day, month, and year based on the movements of the Earth, sun, and moon.

Earth, Sun, Moon Quiz

Earth, Sun, and Moon Movement

A

Differentiate between a solar and a lunar eclipse.

Eclipses

Eclipse Homepage

Earth, Sun, and Moon in Motion

A

Select the diagram that reflects the Earth/sun relationship that accounts for the four seasons.

The Seasons and Axis Tilt

The Seasons

The Seasons

D

Identify the pull of gravity as the force that holds the planets and their moons in orbit.

Catch the Gravitational Wave

A

Identify the force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

The Main Attraction Gravity

I

Relate tidal conditions with the position of the moon.

Moon phases

Power point of moon phases

Worksheet on observing the phases of the moon

A

Predict the type of tide produced by the different positions of the Earth and moon system.

Tides

I

Make use of available resources (internet, library, interviews, etc.) to research careers associated with technology and space exploration.

Aviation and Aeronautics Careers

Naval Aviation Career

Astronautical Career