Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles
Using the Science A-Z resources below will help students develop proficiency in Disciplinary Core Ideas, engage in Science and Engineering Practices, and recognize Crosscutting Concepts as they build toward fulfilling one or more of the grade 1 Performance Expectations related to Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles.- 1-ESS1-1: Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
- 1-ESS1-2: Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.
Correlated Resources
Earth & Space
Earth, Moon, and Sun
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Stars - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 1-ESS1-1
Shapes in the Night Sky - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 1-ESS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
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Listen to Shapes in the Night Sky Read Shapes in the Night Sky See the Quiz for Shapes in the Night SkyDigital
Shadows in Space - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 1-ESS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
How Does a Lunar Eclipse Work? - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 1-ESS1-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Patterns of the Moon - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 1-ESS1-1
- Discussion Questions
- Teaching Tips
- Video
Earth, Moon, and Sun, Part 3: Orbits of Earth and the Moon - Interactive Lesson
high
NGSS Codes: 1-ESS1-1
Earth, Moon, and Sun, Part 3: Orbits of Earth and the Moon - Interactive Lesson
mid
NGSS Codes: 1-ESS1-1
Earth & Space
Clouds, Wind, and Storms
Clouds, Wind, and Storms, Part 2: Seasons - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 1-ESS1-2
