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Fourth Grade
Science:
Earth in the
Universe
Science Essential Standards
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Properties of Matter:
Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils
Ecosystems:
Animal Survival & Adaptations
Forces & Motion: Magnetism
Light & Forms of Energy
Earth/Moon/Sun System
Nutrition and Exercise
Unpacking the Science
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 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 Universe
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• 1.E.1 Recognize the features and patterns of the earth/moon/sun system as observed from
Earth.
• 1.E.1.1 Recognize differences in the features of the day and night sky and apparent
movement of objects across the sky as observed from Earth.
• 1.E.1.2 Recognize patterns of observable changes in the Moon’s appearance from day to day.
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• 3.E.1 Recognize the major components and patterns observed in the earth/moon/sun
system.
• 3.E.1.1 Recognize that the earth is part of a system called the solar system that includes the
sun (a star), planets, and many moons and the earth is the third planet from the sun in our
solar system.
• 3.E.1.2 Recognize the changes in the length and direction of an object’s shadow indicate the
apparent changing position of the Sun during the day although the patterns of the stars in
the sky, to include the Sun ,stay the same.
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• 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.
Exploring 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 Night
4.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 Space
• Model how the moon travels in space
• Include the sun, moon, and earth
• Describe the role and placement of
each
The 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 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 Moon
Phases of the Moon
Phases of the Moon
The Moon
Video:
Phases of the Moon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=nXseTWTZlks
• Moon Observations
• Do You Know This About the Moon?
Phases of the Moon
Explore Learning
www.explorelearning.com
Phases of the Moon
Gizmos
Phases of the Moon
World Moon Project:
www.worldmoonproject.org/
Science Resources
Aegom Interactive Smartboard Lessons
www.aegom.com/
Science ES Resources
Phases of the Moon
by Gillia M. Olsen
The Moon Book
by Gail Gibbons
The Moon Seems to Change
by Franklyn M. Branley
The Moon
by Seymour Simon
Essential Standards Resources
ScienceSaurus
by Great Source
Science Magnifier
by Carolina Biological
Uncovering Student
Ideas in Science
Assessment Probes
Darkness at Night
Objects in the Sky
Gazing at the Moon
Going Through a Phase
Moonlight
Uncovering Student
Ideas in Science
Essential Standards Probe Alignment
Essential Standards Resources
DPI Wiki Space
http://www.ncdpi.wikis
paces.net/
Glossary 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 Units
Include:
Unpacked Content, Vocabulary, Essential Questions,
Websites, Video Links, Common Misconceptions,
Writing Prompts, Graphic Organizers
K-5 Assessment Examples
Provides examples that illustrate ways in which
the standards might be assessed
Technology Resources
Charlotte Mecklenburg Science Wiki
http://elementaryscience.cmswiki.wikispac
es.net/
Teachers' Domain
http://www.teachersdomain.org/