STANDARD 5.9 (EARTH SCIENCE): by Grade 4
Strands with Cumulative Progress IndicatorsA. Earth, Moon, Sun System
- Observe patterns that result from the Earth's position relative to the sun and rotation of the Earth on its axis.
- Recognize and describe the phases of the moon.
B. Solar System
- Describe Earth as one of several planets that orbit the sun and the
moon as a satellite of the Earth.
C. Stars
- Observe that stars are not all the same in brightness, size, and color.
D. Galaxies and Universe
- Recognized that images of celestial objects can be magnified and seen in greater detail when observed using binoculars and light telescopes.
- Observe and record short-term and long-term changes in the night sky.
