4-Earth+in+the+Universe

‍‍‍Learning Target/Task Analysis4.E.1.1 Students know that the Earth rotates on an axis and that this rotation causes one side of our planet to receive light rays from the sun while the other side is in darkness (day/night). This rotation occurs over a 24‐hour period.
 * Essential Standard/Clarifying Objective(s)4.E.1 Explain the causes of day and night and phases of the moon.4.E.1.1 Explain the cause of day and night based on the rotation of Earth on its axis.4.E.1.2 Explain the monthly changes in the appearance of the moon, based on the moon’s orbit around the Earth. || ‍‍‍Literacy Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)Literacy Standard2. Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.Mathematical Practice(s)4. Model with mathematics. ||
 * ‍‍‍Information Technology Standard4.RP.1 Apply a research process as part of collaborative research. || ‍‍‍Revised Bloom's Level of thinkingUnderstanding, Applying, AnalyzingBlooms Wheel With Assessment ||

4.E.1.2 Students know that the moon rotates and revolves around the Earth. The moon’s appearance (phase) is determined by its position relative to the Earth and the Sun. The appearance of the moon changes in a specific pattern and repeats this sequence over the course of approximately 28 days. During part of this cycle, the moon’s visible portion appears to grow larger (waxes). This is followed by a period during which the moon’s visible portion appears to reduce in size (wanes). Students are familiar with the following phases of the moon: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.

‍‍‍I can...
Earth in the Universe 4.E.1.1 I can explain the cause of day and night because of the rotation of the Earth. 4.E.1.2 I can tell why the moon changes its appearance each month.

‍‍‍Essential Vocabulary
Rotate, Revolve, Axis, Moon, Appearance, Wax, Wane, Phase, New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter, Cycle
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 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Textbook - Macmillan McGraw-Hill Science North Carolina, Earth Science, Unit C
 * Lesson Review -Think and Write - 5 Questions
 * Writing Link, Health Link, Math Link, Music Link, and Technology Link
 * Chapter Review - Vocabulary, Test Prep, Concepts and Skills
 * Activities and Assessment (Worksheets)
 * Explore Activity and Alternative Explore Activity
 * Quick Lab for School or Home
 * Inquiry Skill Builder
 * Chapter Test
 * AssessmentStrand- Ongoing, Informal, Formal, and Performance Assessment

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">· Textbook - Macmillan McGraw-Hill Science North Carolina, Earth Science, Unit C

 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Learning Styles - Kinesthetic, Social, Intrapersonal, Linguistic, Logical, Auditory, Spatial
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Leveled Books Science -Reaching ALL Learners (English Language Learners, Advanced Learners, Inclusion)
 * Basic - Do You Feel Earth Moving?
 * On Level - Rocks, Don't Just Sit There
 * Challenge - The Galileo Mission to Jupiter
 * Writing Activity 1 and 2 in Teacher's Edition

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 * Basic - Do You Feel Earth Moving?

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 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Leveled Books Science -[|Solar System Experiments]
 * Challenge - The Galileo Mission to Jupiter
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 * ===<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">[|Science4Kids - Episode 2 - What **causes day and night** ? by - YouTube] ===
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 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Textbook - Macmillan McGraw-Hill Science North Carolina, Earth Science, Unit C
 * Chapter 5 Earth's History
 * Chapter 6 Earth's Surface and Interior
 * Chapter 7 Sun, Moon, and Planets
 * Leveled Books Science -
 * Basic - Do You Feel Earth Moving?
 * On Level- Rocks, Don't Just Sit There
 * Challenge -The Galileo Mission to Jupiter
 * Writing Activity 1 and 2 in Teacher's Edition**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Cross Curricular Books
 * Home on the Rangeby Janet Cassidy
 * Run Fast, Fly Farby Beth Terrill
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 * Reaching ALL Learners (English Language Learners, Advanced Learners, Inclusion) - Learning Styles
 * Reading in Science Resources (Worksheets)
 * Chapter Graphic Organizer
 * Chapter Reading Skill
 * Chapter Vocabulary
 * Lesson Outline
 * Interpret Illustrations
 * Lesson Vocabulary and Cloze Test
 * Vocabulary Cards
 * Mini Lessons

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 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Science Critical Areas and Changes in 4th Grade - http://iss.schoolwires.com/cms/lib4/NC01000579/Centricity/Domain/35/Critical%20Areas%20and%20Changes_Science_4_2011.doc