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Big Idea:
Big Idea:
Movement of Earth, the sun, and the moon cause recognizable patterns.
Student Expectations:
Student Expectations:
Priority TEKS
Priority TEKS
4.8(C) [Supporting] Collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in shadows, tides, seasons, and the observable appearance of the Moon over time
Ongoing TEKS
Ongoing TEKS
4.1(A) [Tools to Know] Demonstrate safe practices and the use of safety equipment as described in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards during classroom and outdoor investigations using safety equipment, including safety goggles or chemical splash goggles, as appropriate, and gloves, as appropriate.
4.2(A) [Tools to Know] Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking well-defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions
4.2(B) [Ways to Show] Collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps
4.2(D) [Ways to Show] Analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured
4.2(F) [Ways to Show] Communicate valid oral and written results supported by data
4.3(A) [Ways to Show] Analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing
4.4(A) [Tools to Know] Collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including calculators, microscopes, cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, spring scales, balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, collecting nets, and notebooks; timing devices; and materials to support observations of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums
Student Learning Targets:
Student Learning Targets:
- I will explain why the Moon’s appearance changes.
- I will identify and sequence the phases of the moon.
- I will describe how and why tides change.
- I will describe how and why seasons change.
- I will explain in writing how the movement of the Earth impacts shadows throughout the day.
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
- How do the sun, Earth, and moon interact?
- How and why do shadows change?
- Why does the moon appear to change throughout the month?
- What effect does the moon’s movement have on Earth?
- Why does the Earth have seasons?
Extra Information:
Extra Information:
Adopted Textbook: ScienceFusion, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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