1-ESS1-1: Sun, Moon, and Star Patterns
Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
Clarification Statement: Examples of patterns could include that the sun and moon appear to rise in one part of the sky, move across the sky, and set; and stars other than our sun are visible at night but not during the day.
Assessment Boundary: Assessment of star patterns is limited to stars being seen at night and not during the day.
Science Practices
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS1.A: The Universe and Its Stars
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns
Assessments
The Wonder of Science Assessments
Shared Assessments
The following assessments were shared by teachers implementing the NGSS. Many of these are drafts and should be used accordingly. Feel free to improve these assessments or contribute your own. Learn more here.
Shared Assessments
Instructional Resources
Mini Lessons
The Wonder of Science Resources
Shared Resources
Anchor Charts
Phenomena
Videos
Learning Plans
Storylines
The Earth in Space Storyline Template (1-ESS1-1, 1-ESS1-2)
Generic Storyline Template
5th Grade Storyline Sample
Common Core Connections
ELA/Literacy
W.1.7 - Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions).
W.1.8 - With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
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