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Universe and Solar System

Grade Level:
4
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Science
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Goal Summary:
• What are the cycles that affect the earth and how do they influence one another?
• What patterns of change are exhibited in the physical setting and environment?
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• What is the universe?
• What is the solar system?
• Is the Earth the only planet with life?
• As we learn about places far away from Earth, what do we learn about our planet and ourselves?
• What patterns and effects do you observe as a result of the rotation of the Earth? The revolution of the Earth?
• What patterns and effects do you observe as a result of the movement patterns of the Sun?
• What is the relationship between the Sun, Moon and Earth?
• Explain the source of moonlight.
• What causes the phases of the moon?
• What makes our Sun an important star?
• What effects does the Sun's energy have on the Earth?
• What effects does the pattern of the sun have on our day/night temperatures as well as our seasons?
• What can you tell about the planets from their positions and orbits in our solar system?
• How are parts of our Solar System both constant and ever-changing?

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