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S4E1. Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars, star patterns, and planets. a. Recognize the physical attributes of stars in the night sky such as number, size, color and patterns. b. Compare the similarities and differences of planets to the stars in appearance, position, and number in the night sky. c. Explain why the pattern of stars in a constellation stays the same, but a planet can be seen in different locations at different times. media type="custom" key="7116271"

d. Identify how technology is used to observe distant objects in the sky.
 * This online picture book for kids tells you about the kinds of technology that NASA uses to explore the universe- []

Day and Night a. Explain the day/night cycle of the earth using a model.
 * [] - Even though this website focuses on Manchester, England, it shows why we have day and night very clearly.



Phases of the Moon S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon.

b. Explain the sequence of the phases of the moon.


 * [] - This website includes an animation that will help you to understand why we see different phases of the moon.
 * [] - This movie/interactive website will teach you about the phases of the moon in a very fun way.
 * [] - Here is another good one to learn about the different phases of the moon.

Seasons c. Demonstrate the revolution of the earth around the sun and the earth’s tilt to explain the seasonal changes.


 * [] (Review the reason for our seasons)
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Order of the Planets =d. Demonstrate the relative size and order from the sun of the planets in the solar system. =
 * Memory Tricks:
 * media type="custom" key="7108943"  This video has a funny song about the planets. Unfortunately for Pluto, it is no longer a planet.


 * My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nachos - Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune


 * [] This website will help you to review the order of the planets from the sun and you can learn more about each planet at the same time.


 * MMVENUSJ- Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter


 * [] - Practice putting the planets in order on this interactive website. It's very fun!

= Other Fun Stuff  =
 * =Who Wants to be a Space Millionaire? [] =
 * =Tons of fun space and weather games to try(created by NASA): [] =
 * In this online book authored by NASA, the planets compete to be named the best planet- []
 * =Tons of fun space and weather games to try(created by NASA): [] =
 * In this online book authored by NASA, the planets compete to be named the best planet- []
 * In this online book authored by NASA, the planets compete to be named the best planet- []
 * In this online book authored by NASA, the planets compete to be named the best planet- []


 * [] - Review the way the earth and moon move on this interactive website.