5-ESS1-2 - Performance Expectation
Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.
5th Grade · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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datagraphical displayspatternsdaily changeslength of shadowsdirection of shadowsday and nightseasonal appearancestarsnight sky
Skills
- represent (data in graphical displays) #dok2
- analyze (patterns in data) #dok3
- interpret (changes in shadows, day/night, and star appearance) #dok2
- compare (differences in daily and seasonal patterns) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can collect and organize data about shadows, day/night, and appearance of stars. #dok1
- I can represent data in graphical displays to show patterns. #dok2
- I can identify and compare patterns in the length and direction of shadows throughout the day. #dok2
- I can interpret graphs to explain the causes of daily and seasonal changes in the sky. #dok3
- I can analyze data to draw conclusions about patterns of shadows and star visibility. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The Earth's movements cause observable patterns in shadows, daylight, and the visibility of stars.
- Graphical representations of data help us uncover and understand patterns in natural phenomena.
Essential Questions
- How do shadows change in length and direction throughout the day?
- What causes the cycle of day and night?
- How does the appearance of stars in the night sky change with the seasons?
- How can we use graphs to help us understand patterns we observe on Earth?
- What can patterns in shadows and stars teach us about Earth's place in the universe?