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Astronomy fourth grade
- 1. Astronomy Unit of Study Fourth Grade DFES 2014
- 2. What makes a neighborhood? 1. How would you describe our location of planet Earth? Is this a neighborhood? What is in it? Resource: pg. 216 2. What are the places in Earth’s neighborhood?
- 3. Our Solar System Pages 208-209 planets moons comets star other orbit the sun orbits a planet ice and rock only 1 in our system: the sun! asteroids gassy or rocky rocky burn up in contact with atmosphere gassy space junk and satellites
- 4. What physical features do the planets have? Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto-- dwarf planet red=inner rocky plantets blue=outer gas planets Pages 212- 215
- 5. How can we remember the order of the planets? Planet order song (mellow) Planet order (rap) Acronym: MVEMJSUNP My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas!
- 6. The Rocky P’s and Gassy G’s Classify the planets into 2 groups! Rocky Planets Gassy Giants
- 7. How did you do?
- 8. What do the planets have in common? All planets orbit the _____, the only _____ in our solar system. They all orbit in a path around the _____.
- 9. What do the planets have in common? All planets orbit the sun, the only star in our solar system. They all orbit in a path around the sun in our solar system. orbit: to make a complete revolution
- 10. How is earth unlike other planets? Earth is unique because…. 1. 2. 3.
- 11. How is earth unlike other planets? Earth is unique because…. 1. It has atmosphere and weather. 2. It was liquid water. 3. It is inhabited by organisms.
- 12. What have we learned? 1. The rocky planets are________ 2. The gas giants are ________ 3. The smallest planets are_________ 4. The largest planets are__________ 5. The order of the planets from closest to the sun to the farthest from the sun _______________ 6. Earth is unique because_________________________
- 13. The Earth, Moon, and Sun 1. Work in pairs to write descriptions of the SUN, EARTH, and the MOON. 2. Use any of the following resources: ● Text pgs 190, and pages 196-197. ● NASA Kids Explore ● Study Jams: The Moon ● Study Jams: A Day on Earth ● Orbit of the Earth and Moon ● The Earth, Moon, and the Sun
- 14. Earth, Moon, and Sun What type of object is each, what atmosphere does it have, and how is its surface classified? Earth Moon Sun type: type: type: atmosphere: atmosphere: atmosphere: surface: surface surface movement movement movement and position and position and position
- 15. Venn Diagram
- 16. Key for Venn Diagram
- 17. How do the moon and sun differ? The moon ______the earth. It is a natural _________ because it goes around another object. The sun, on the other hand, never ever ________. The sun _________light while the moon ___________the light from the sun. We would _______without the sun, but we could live without the moon.
- 18. With the Sun’s Light Without the Sun’s Light
- 19. Why do we have shadows? You will need: ● a light source ● an object ● a surface
- 20. How do shadows change? I noticed... I wonder...
- 21. Why do shadows change? I noticed… I wonder...
- 22. Changes in Outdoor Shadows Qualitative Quantitative
- 23. Illustrate/Create a Model Label the light source, object, shadow, and the time of day.
- 24. What can we conclude? When the light source was _________, the shadow __________ from _____ to_____ centimeters in length.
- 25. Quick Write Explain and illustrate how earth’s rotation causes changes in the sunlight we receive in the western hemisphere during a 24 hour cycle. What evidence do you have that earth rotates? A Day on Earth with Study Jams
- 26. Lunar Observations I noticed I wonder Page 218-219
- 27. Research Time! Sources of data: 1. primary source--observations from your log 2. text pgs. 196-202 3. nonfiction books at your table 4. Star Child 5. NASA 6. The Moon’s Phases
- 28. How does the moon appear to change over time?
- 29. Why does the moon appear to change? The moon has a cycle or phases. Check out this video clip!
- 30. How does the moon affect earth? Let’s see how water changes on earth! Bill Nye
- 31. Discussion Time! 1. What causes day and night? 2. Which celestial bodies orbit? 3. What is earth’s natural satellite? 4. How can we classify the planets?
- 32. What Causes the Seasons? There are reasons for the seasons! Watch this clip and take the quiz!
- 33. Create a Model! You will need: A light source A replica of earth An axis point
- 34. Let’s Review! When the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, it is __________. But, in the southern hemisphere, it is _____________. It is hotter in the summer because the rays are more _________ than in the winter.
- 35. Observing the Night Sky 1. What tool can we use magnify the surface of the moon from earth? 2. Which star is a constant source of direction in the night sky? 3. Why do the positions of the constellations vary throughout the year?
- 36. Constellations What are constellations? Why were they important to natives and the explorers? How could the stars help you find a direction?
- 37. Quantify It! 1. How many: a. Hours in a day? b. Days in a month? c. Days in a year? 2. How many? a. low tides in one day? b. high tides in one day? c. hours between low and high tide?
- 38. Some Answers Earth revolves around the Sun one time each year in about 365 days. Earth rotates every 24 hours to create day and night. There are 29 ½ days each month.
- 39. Review Time! Read and answer questions 1-10 on pages 222- 223. Create a foldable as a study guide on the Earth and Moon (see page 203).