The Earth, Moon & Sun System
The Earth, Moon & Sun System
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Performance Expectation
Performance Expectation
MS-ESS1-1: Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
In Student-Friendly Words...
In Student-Friendly Words...
I can explain how the movements of the Earth, Moon, and Sun cause the seasons, moon phases, and eclipses.
Big Ideas
Big Ideas
The Earth, Moon, and Sun move in predictable patterns.
The Moon's phases are caused by its position relative to Earth and the Sun.
Solar and lunar eclipses occur because of the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.
Earth's tilted axis causes the seasons.
Interactive Learning
Interactive Learning
Watch & Learn
Watch & Learn
Earth's Rotation & Revolution
Earth's Rotation & Revolution
Why Does the Moon Change?
Why Does the Moon Change?
Lunar and Solar Eclipse Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Eclipses
Lunar and Solar Eclipse Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Eclipses
Reasons for the seasons
Reasons for the seasons
The Universe: The Creation of the Moon
The Universe: The Creation of the Moon
Bill Nye The Science Guy Earths Seasons
Bill Nye The Science Guy Earths Seasons
Ear Worms
Ear Worms
Why Do We Have Seasons? | Earth’s Tilt Song
Why Do We Have Seasons? | Earth’s Tilt Song
The Eclipse Song | Learn About Solar Eclipses & the Blood Moon
The Eclipse Song | Learn About Solar Eclipses & the Blood Moon
Real-World Connections
Real-World Connections
Moon Phases
Moon Phases
You can use your understanding of the Moon's orbit and sunlight to predict what phase of the Moon you'll see tonight.
Eclipses
Eclipses
Understanding the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun helps explain why solar and lunar eclipses happen.
Seasons
Seasons
Earth's position and movement around the Sun help explain why your days get longer or shorter and why temperatures change throughout the year.
Space Exploration
Space Exploration
Scientists use models of the Earth-Moon-Sun system to plan missions and predict where objects will be in space.
Take It Further
Take It Further
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