Patterns in the Sky

Purpose:

To reach Distance Learning first grade students through virtual exploration of the sky to support their understanding of observable sky features and patterns.

Next Generation Science Standards:

https://www.nextgenscience.org/pe/1-ess1-1-earths-place-universe

1-ESS1-1. Earth's Place in the Universe

Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.

• ESS1.A: The Universe and its Stars

• Patterns of the motion of the sun, moon, and stars in the sky can be observed, described, and predicted.

Objectives:

Students will be able to identify sun and moon patterns at different times of the day.

Students can make observations about movement in the sky.

Students will be able to draw and compare changes in the night and day sky that they observe.