3rd grade Science

What are we working on 3rd nine weeks:

• I can demonstrate the relationship of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. (C)
• I can explain those relationships, including orbits and positions. (C)
• I can communicate valid conclusions. (P)

Vocabulary: Click for Quizlet

• Earth - (E) the third planet from the sun
• Orbit - (E) the path an object takes as it moves around something
• Relationship - (E) the way that two or more objects are connected
• Revolution - (E)the movement of an object around something
• Rotation - (E) the spinning of an object around an imaginary line called an axis

3rd Grade 3rd nine weeks Unit of Study - Earth, Moon, and Sun

Dear 3rd Grade Families,

Our Focus

In this 3rd grade unit your child will be learning about the relationships between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. We will discuss the interactions between the three as well as the limitations of the models used to represent them.

Instructional Approach

We will be researching the interaction of: the Moon and the Earth, the Moon and the Sun, and the Earth and the Sun. This will be done using technology and research books in our school library. The students will deepen their understanding by creating a model of the Earth, Moon, and Sun to demonstrate their relationships with one another.

Family Support

You can help your child in several ways.

• Point out the moon in the sky, its location, and its appearance.
• Talk about the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon
  • day/night
  • seasons/years
  • phases of the moon
• Create your own models of each at home!

Sincerely,

Donna Mullins