Sun, Earth, And Moon

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lesson 1Important Vocabulary:I can describe wherethe sun, moon, andearth are located inspace and comparetheir sizes.solar system:Directions: Use the chart below to write what youalready know about the sun, moon, and earth.sunmoonearth1

lesson 1 (cont.)Use descriptive words to compare the sizes of the sun, moon,and earth.Standard/GoalI Got It!Still WorkingOn It!I Need MoreHelp!I can describewhere the sun,moon, and earth arelocated in space andcompare their sizes.I gave myself this rating because2

lesson 2Important Vocabulary:plasma:I can describe thesun’s location in thesolar system andexplain how it effectsour earth.solar energy:Directions: Walk around your classroom to collect“Sun Facts.” As you learn each fact, write the factin the correct category.TheSunDescribing theSun:Benefits of theSun:3

lesson 2 (cont.)The o-zone layer is a protective layer surrounding the earthkeeping out harmful sun-rays. However, parts of the o-zonelayer have holes in it caused by harmful chemicals and gasesthat people put into the air. Based on information learned intoday’s lesson about the power of the sun, why should peoplework hard to protect the o-zone layer?Standard/GoalI Got It!Still WorkingOn It!I Need MoreHelp!I can describe thesun’s location in thesolar system andexplain how iteffects our earth.I gave myself this rating because4

lesson 3Important Vocabulary:I can explain whatcauses day and nightusing the words“rotation” and “axis.”rotation:axis:Directions: Read each statement below. Decide if the statement istrue or false. If the statement is false, make it true by changingthe bold faced words. If it is true, do not make any changes.1. The sun rotates around the earth on its axis, causing dayand night.T or F2. When one side of the earth is having daytime, the otherside is having nighttime.T or F3. The earth takes 12 hours to complete one day and night.T or F5

lesson 3 (cont.)Describe what time of day it isfor the girl in each picture.Time of Day:sun raysTime of Day:sun raysTime of Day:sun raysTime of Day:sun rays6

lesson 3 (cont.)Using the words “rotation” and “axis,” explain what causesthe pattern of day and night. Be sure to explain how long ittakes to complete one day and night.Standard/GoalI Got It!Still WorkingOn It!I Need MoreHelp!I can explain whatcauses day andnight using thewords “rotation”and “axis.”I gave myself this rating because7

lesson 4Important Vocabulary:I can explain whatcauses the seasonsto change using thewords “revolution”and “orbit.”revolution:orbit:Directions: As you listen to the book The Reasons for the Seasons,record your learning below.The four seasons of the year are:The seasons change as the earth around the sun.It takes one year for the earth to complete onearound the sun.8

lesson 4 (cont.)The slight of the earth toward or away from the sun willdetermine what season it will be.If we are on the part of theearth tilted thesun, we receive more heat.As we tilt toward the sun, wewill have theandseasons.If we are on the part of theearth tilted fromthe sun, we receive less heat.As we tilt away from the sun,we will have theandseasons.springsummerFirst day of spring: First day of summer:fall/autumnwinterFirst day of fall:First day of winter:The first day ofOn the first day summer is the On the first dayof spring, theof fall, the dayday and night day of the year and night areare about the because the sunabout theshines on earthlength of time.length of time.for a longerperiod of time.The first day ofwinter is theday of the yearbecause the sunshines on earthfor a shorterperiod of time.9

lesson 4 (cont.)Using the words “revolution” and “orbit,” explain what causesthe four seasons to change. Be sure to explain how long ittakes to complete all four seasons.Standard/GoalI Got It!Still WorkingOn It!I Need MoreHelp!I can explain whatcauses the seasonsto change using thewords “revolution”and “orbit.”I gave myself this rating because10

lesson 5Important Vocabulary:waxing:I can describe thepattern that themoon follows.waning:Phases of the MoonDirections: Look at the diagram of the moon phases below.Write whether the moon is waxing or waning.Half MoongibbouscrescentNew (no) Moonthe sunFull Moonthe earthgibbouscrescentHalf MoonThe moon the suns light.11

lesson 5 (cont.)the earththe moon12

lesson 5 (cont.)Katie and James were discussing the phases of the moon. Katie saidthat the moon looks different in the sky because the actual size ofthe moon changes as it revolves around the earth. James said thatthe moon looks different because the amount of sun shining on themoon changes, which effects how much of the moon we see as itrevolved around the earth. Who is right? Explain.Standard/GoalI Got It!Still WorkingOn It!I Need MoreHelp!I can describe thepattern that themoon follows.I gave myself this rating because13

lesson 6I can use myknowledge of thesun, earth, and moonto review importantinformation.You have learned many things about the sun, earth, and moon. In thespace below draw a diagram to represent how the sun, earth, andmoon appear in the solar system. Your diagram should include labels.Use arrows to represent the movement that the earth and moonmake.14

lesson 6 (cont.)Standard/GoalI Got It!Still WorkingOn It!I Need MoreHelp!I can describe thepattern that themoon follows.I gave myself this rating because15

sun, earth, and moon to review important information. 14 You have learned many things about the sun, earth, and moon. In the space below draw a diagram to represent how the sun, earth, and moon appear in the solar system. Your diagram should include labels. Use arrows to represent the movement that the earth and moon make.