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Performance Level: 1- Below Standards 2- Working Towards Standards 3- Meeting Standards
11. Students can predict phases of the Moon based on its current phase
2nd grade 10. Students will be able to illustrate how the Moon’s shape changes over the course of a month
9. Can explain that the Moon reflects sunlight/does not generate its own light
surface of the Moon
8. Can describe the
Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun in predictable paths
7. Demonstrate that the
is a planet and that we live on the surface of it
6. Illustrate that the Earth
5. Can compare, contrast, group and classify celestial bodies in our solar system
4. Can explain that the Earth revolves in an orbit around the Sun each year
3. Can explain that Earth’s rotation causes day & night
2. Accurately record observations of the Sun’s position in the sky throughout the day
1. Explain that the Sun is the only star in our solar system and is important to humans for many reasons
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VOCABULARY cycle moon moon phase orbit phase planet revolve rotate satellite season solar system star Sun
REPORT CARD ALIGNMENT To determine quarterly performance level, please analyze the performance levels for each skill on the checklist. ACADEMIC SKILLS Uses inquiry and observation skills to generate hypotheses Applies skills: gathers, classifies, measures and records Communicate scientific ideas effectively using content specific vocabulary Makes generalizations, draws logical conclusions, analyzes and interprets data
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RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES CHECKLIST SKILL 1
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES A Sunny Star (SB) Our Sun (SB) Where Is the Sun? (SB)
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Day and Night (SB) Somewhere in the World Right Now (SB)
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Activities Key (SB) science binder (WV) web based video (AS) assessment suggestion (H) Hook/Kick Off Suggestion (BK) Trade Book (TC) Teacher Created
ASSOCIATED CHECKLIST SKILLS 1, 11 2, 5, 6, 7 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Student Research Project - (TC) Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram (SB)
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Me on the Map (BK) Illustrate picture of Self on the Earth (TC)
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The Planets Are Moving (SB) Moon Unit video montage (WV) Moon Crater Demonstration
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The Moon Book (SB) (BK) Moon Survey (pre-assessment)
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The Changing Moon (SB) Moon Journal The Changing Moon (SB)
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The Changing Moon (SB) Moon Journal The Changing Moon (SB)
ACTIVITIES USED