Space

Third Grade | Earth and Space Sciences

Standard: 3.3.3.B1 - Relate the rotation of the earth and day/night, to the apparent movement of the sun, moon, and stars across the sky. Describe the changes that occur in the observable shape of the moon over the course of a month.

I can...

explain how Earth’s motion causes the season and the cycle of day and night.
describe how Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours giving rise to the cycle of night and day.
describe the predictable patterns of change that occur over time.

LEARNING SCALE

With help, the student demonstrates partial success at 2.0 and 3.0.

I can differentiate between earth’s rotation and revolution.

Vocabulary:

Axis, Rotation, Revolution

I can explain how Earth’s motion causes the season and the cycle of day and night.

I can describe how Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours giving rise to the cycle of night and day.

I can describe the predictable patterns of change that occur over time.

SUPPORTING RESOURCES