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Students use a compass to study the position of the Sun in the sky at different times during the day. They observe the Sun’s position, record, make predictions, and make new observations later in the day to check their predictions.

Students explore shadows created by blocking sunlight on the schoolyard. They trace shadows, predict where shadows will be later in the day, and return to check their predictions. Students read about the changing position of the Sun in the sky.

ES4e The position of the Sun in the sky changes during the course of the day and from season to season.

PS2a Sunlight can be blocked to create shadows.

I&E5d Predict the outcome of an investigation and compare the result with the prediction.

I&E5e Collect data and analyze them to develop a conclusion.

ES4b The Moon’s appearance changes during the 4-week lunar cycle.

ES4d Earth is one of several planets that orbit the Sun; the Moon orbits Earth.

Students look to the night sky to observe the stars and are introduced to the constellations people have named. Students engage in simulations to understand why the stars appear to move across the sky during the night and why different stars can be seen from Earth at different seasons.

Students read about the role of telescopes in astronomy research and about star scientists.

ES4a The patterns of stars stay the same, and different stars can be seen in different seasons.

ES4c Telescopes magnify the appearance of some distant objects in the sky. Many more stars can be seen through telescopes than by the unaided eye.