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Unit 1.1 Star Light, Star Bright

Description: 

Area: Space Systems

This First Grade unit is the FIRST in the curriculum of three (3) units developed to address the First Grade science standards of the Michigan Science Standards related to Space Systems.

You have just read the general description for this Phenomenal Science Unit. Before you continue your review, it would be very valuable to our field testing process for the 21 Units of Phenomenal Science for us to gather information about those educators who are reviewing each of the Units. Thank you. Please start your review with this BRIEF SURVEY. Enjoy your review.

This is a series of lessons where students use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted. In this unit students will  make observations of the sky. Before we begin any predicting, or analyzing patterns, the students need to develop some prior knowledge. They must know what the sun, moon, and stars look like and some of the distinguishing features of each.

 

Learning Targets: 
Students will be able to analyze data.
Students will be able to determine patterns.
Students will be able to use patterns to predict best time of year for games.
Students will be able to draw models.
Link: 
Unit 1.1 Star Light, Star Bright
https://goo.gl/GsZrQ2
Author: 
Phenomenal-Science
Content Area: 
Science
Language: 
English
Resource Type: 
Unit
Licensing: 
Creative Commons Licence
Grade: 
1
Next Generation and Michigan Science
Next Generation and Michigan Science: 
1-ESS1-1
1-ESS1-2
1-PS4-2
K-2-ETS1-2
Tags: 
Phenomenal Science

How are the standards/objectives assessed?

 

SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS:

Students will analyze patterns in their collected data to predict the best time of year for outside games of flashlight tag or hide-and-seek after dinner.

Students will draw a model to show their prediction and understanding of daylight times for different times of the year and provide an explanation for why certain outside games are better at different times of the year.

Your goal is to plan a game to play with relatives outside after dinner (7 pm). Determine which game would be best to play in the winter and which would be best in the summer.

Student prerequisite skills and knowledge

 

Prior PE’s

  • K-PS3-1

  • K-PS3-2

  • K-ESS3-3

  • K-2 ETS1-1

How is the concept or procedure explained or demonstrated?

The Instructional Cycles and Lessons of Unit 1.1 Star Light, Star Bright are used to facilitate student learning:

1.1.1 Instructional Cycle

Focus Question: Why is it still daylight when it’s bedtime?

1.1.2 Instructional Cycle

Focus Question:  What objects are in the day and night sky?

1.1.3 Instructional Cycle

Focus Question: What are the patterns of the Sun?

1.1.4 Instructional Cycle

Focus Question: What are the patterns of the moon?

What concepts or procedures are being explained or demonstrated in this lesson object?

In Unit 1.1 Star Light, Star Bright, these Performance Expectations, Science and Engineering Practices, and Cross-cutting Concepts are demonstrated.

Performance Expectation(s):

Students will be able to independently be able to use their learning to . . .

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.

1-PS4-2:  Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that objects in darkness can be seen only when illuminated.

K-2-ETS1-2:  Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

Science and Engineering Practices:

2 - Develop and Use Models (K-2-ETS1-2)

3 - Plan and Carry Out Investigations (1-ESS1-2)

4 - Analyzing and Interpreting Data (1- ESS1-1)

6 - Construct Explanations and Design Solutions (1-PS4- 2)

Cross-cutting Concepts:

Cause and Effect

Patterns

Structure and Function

Systems and System Models

Energy and Matter: Flows, Cycles, and Conservation

What was your experience, both successes and challenges, using this lesson object with your students?

This Phenomenal Science Unit is considered a "Complete Draft Unit" and is now being field tested with students in First Grade classrooms throughout Michigan. Feedback related to using the unit with students, both successes and challenges, will lead to unit modifications as necessary to prepare for wider dissemination.

As we’ve indicated above, we are currently FIELD TESTING all 21 Units of Phenomenal Science in classrooms all over Michigan during the 2016-2017 school year. They will then be revised, as needed, based on the feedback from teachers in field testing classrooms and those who have reviewed the units as you have just done through MVU’s Learning Object Repository (LOR). Please complete this SURVEY  to let us know some of your ideas about this unit.  Your thoughts can definitely contribute to this project. If you or your school/district are interested in acquiring the recommended professional development or field testing, please email Darcy McMahon at [email protected].