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Observe that the patterns of stars in the sky stay the same although they appear to shift across the sky nightly, and different stars can be seen in different seasons.
Standard #: SC.4.E.5.1
Standard Information
General Information
Subject Area: Science
Grade: 4
Body of Knowledge: Earth and Space Science
Big Idea: Earth in Space and Time - Humans continue to explore Earth's place in space. Gravity and energy influence the formation of galaxies, including our own Milky Way Galaxy, stars, the Solar System, and Earth. Humankind's need to explore continues to lead to the development of knowledge and understanding of our Solar System.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Content Complexity Rating: Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning - More Information
Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved
Assessed: Yes
Related Courses
Related Access Points
  • SC.4.E.5.In.1 # Identify that there are many stars in the sky with some that create patterns.
  • SC.4.E.5.Su.1 # Recognize a pattern of stars in the sky, such as the Big Dipper.
  • SC.4.E.5.Pa.1 # Recognize that there are many stars in the sky.
Related Resources
Educational Game
  • Astro Adventure (Earth, Space and Beyond) # This is a series of interactive modules on Engineering Interact, a free resource developed by the University of Cambridge Engineering department. It is a great whole group, small group, or individual interactive activity to explain a variety of concepts related to the solar system, including the rotation of the earth, what gives us our calendar, what causes the changes in seasons, how the planets are classified, and the phases of the moon.
Lesson Plan
  • Why do the Stars Seem to Move Across the Sky? # This lesson teaches students why the stars seem to move across the night sky. The lesson also teaches why we see different stars during different times of the year and why constellations are in different positions in the sky during different times of the year.
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