S2E2: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to develop an…
Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to develop an understanding of the patterns of the sun and the moon and the sun’s effect on Earth. a. Plan and carry out an investigation to determine the effect of the position of the sun in relation to a fixed object on Earth at various times of the day. b. Design and build a structure that demonstrates how shadows change throughout the day. c. Represent data in tables and/or graphs of the length of the day and night to recognize the change in seasons. d. Use data from personal observations to describe, illustrate, and predict how the appearance of the moon changes over time in a pattern.
The Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science outcome S2E2 (Earth and Space Science) for Grade 2 says: “Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to develop an understanding of the patterns of the sun and the moon and the sun’s effect on Earth. a. Plan and carry out an investigation to determine the effect of the position of the sun in relation to a fixed object on Earth at various times of the day. b. Design and build a structure that demonstrates how shadows change throughout the day. c. Represent data in tables and/or graphs of the length of the day and night to recognize the change in seasons. d. Use data from personal observations to describe, illustrate, and predict how the appearance of the moon changes over time in a pattern.” This Fieldbook unit teaches it hands-on, with everyday materials and a printable teacher guide and student sheet for every lesson. Official wording: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science.
Light and Shadows Grades K–2 · partly supports this outcome
Why does my shadow follow me, and why is it so long in the morning? Young scientists chase their shadows, track the Sun across the day and test which things let light through.
- Why is my shadow long in the morning? About 40 min in total, split across one sunny day: 15 min in the morning, two 4 min visits outside, and 15 min at the end of the day
Pairs stand a bottle on a chalk X and trace its shadow three times in one sunny day, measuring each shadow with a piece of yarn. Back inside, a flashlight held low and then high shows them why shadows are long when the Sun is low in the sky and short when it is high.
Printable practice for S2E2
These pages practise a closely related idea; the match to S2E2 is partial.
- Light and Shadows workbook included with the unit
1 English-support page, 1 practice page, 1 reading, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
- Stars and the Night Sky workbook included with the unit
2 English-support pages, 2 practice pages, 2 readings, 1 word wall, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
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Compared with NGSS: 1-ESS1-1 (partial).
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