Patterns in the sky

question:

Look closely at these images and videos of phenomena. What do you notice? What do you wonder? What questions do you have?

the brightness of a the light appears to change based on the distance

stars and constellations move across the sky

What causes the patterns we see on Earth and in the sky? Patterns include day and night, movement in the stars, length and direction of shadows, and different positions of the Sun and stars during different times of year.

ENGAGE:

Spend time looking closely at this section and engaging with each activity. Try to complete this section with an adult.

BRIGHTNESS OF STARS

solarsystem3-4_sd_insidestar.pdf

Stargazing.pdf

Making sense of shadows

earthmoonsun_k-2_focus_book_shadowsinspace.pdf

Patterns help scientists classify objects in nature. Scientists also identify patterns related to time and use these patterns to make inferences.

EXPLORE:

Choose which activities in this section you would like to explore. There are some things to read, write, watch and do. Complete one, some, or do them all!

safeshare.tv/x/ss56dcbe2150545

1177b60708b3454fad0d6b98fd492196.mp4

constellation-cups-template.pdf

Apply:

Choose at least one activity to complete. Be prepared to share your experience with an adult at home or your teacher.

Sun Brightness.pdf

read & Respond

The sun appears to be much smaller than the earth, in fact if you held your thumb up just right it could cover the size of the sun.

Is the sun really smaller than the Earth?
How is it that we see the sun in the day and other stars at night?

Earth's Revolution.pdf

Read & Respond

While on the playground at lunch recess, you notice that your shadow looks different than it did when you arrived at school. You also notice the change in shadows of other things, like the school, the flagpole, and other students.

Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?
How long does it take the Earth to move around the sun?
How long does it take for the Earth to spin around one time on its axis?

Demonstrate your learning! Your teacher may ask you to share your experience on your Canvas page.

You can observe, explore, and learn new information on your own. Share what you learned about patterns in the sky with another person.

Have you learned how to explain why it appears as if the sun and stars move across the sky? Do you know why the location and length of shadows change during the day? Which emoji shows how you feel about your learning?