1st Grade Science : Earth and Space Science
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Example Question #7 : Describe Patterns Using The Sun, Moon, And Stars
The shape of the moon appears to change over a period of time in a predictable pattern.
False
True
True
The shape of the Moon does appear to change over a month in a predictable pattern. We call these moon phases. The Moon may appear to be full, only partly shown, or there may be no moon visible at all. This is because of the amount of sunlight shining on the Moon during that time of the month.
Example Question #8 : Describe Patterns Using The Sun, Moon, And Stars
Over the month, the Moon appears to change shape like the picture below shows. We can predict what the Moon will look like next because it follows a(n) ___________.
pattern
magic spell
appointment
pattern
The Moon follows a predictable pattern over a month called the moon phases. Depending on how much sunlight is shining on the Moon, it will appear to change sizes.
Example Question #9 : Describe Patterns Using The Sun, Moon, And Stars
We can _________ what will happen next when we follow the order of a pattern. For example, I know the Moon will rise in the East because it happens every night.
sing about
never know
predict
predict
We can make predictions based on patterns. When something happens every night (like the Moon rising in the East), we can make the best guess or a prediction that the same thing will happen again the next night.
Example Question #10 : Describe Patterns Using The Sun, Moon, And Stars
If the Sun sets in the West every night tomorrow night I can predict based on this pattern that it will set in the ___________.
West
East
North
South
West
Based on the pattern observed, we can assume that the same thing will happen again for the following nights. A pattern is something that repeats and is predictable so we can use it to make the best guess or what will happen next.
Example Question #1 : Make Observations At Different Times Of The Year
What are the four seasons?
Summer, Fall, Winter, and December
Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring
Hot, Cool, Cold, and Medium
Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring
The four seasons are Summer, Fall (or Autumn), Winter, and Spring. Due to the Earth being slightly tilted, the seasons change as the Earth travels around the Sun.
Example Question #1 : Make Observations At Different Times Of The Year
What are seasons?
Seasons are what you call thing like salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper.
Seasons are times in a year marked by the weather conditions, temperatures, and length of the day.
Seasons are what someone very familiar with the ocean is called.
Seasons are times in a year marked by the weather conditions, temperatures, and length of the day.
The seasons are the four times of year that are broken up by characteristics. The Earth sits slightly tilted and travels around the Sun. Based on the Earth's location, the weather changes because of the amount of sunlight that part of the Earth is receiving.
Example Question #2 : Make Observations At Different Times Of The Year
How are seasons different?
Seasons have no differences, they are all the same, and we cannot tell them apart.
Seasons have different temperatures, weather conditions, and amounts of daylight.
The seasons are different because of their names and holidays.
Seasons have different temperatures, weather conditions, and amounts of daylight.
Seasons are different because of their temperatures, the amount of daylight, and their weather. Winter is cold, summer is hot, spring is warm, and new plants start to grow, and fall is cooler with leaves changing on the trees. Each season is marked with unique characteristics.
Example Question #4 : Make Observations At Different Times Of The Year
The Sun always rises and sets at the same time throughout the year.
True
False
False
The Sun does not set and rise at the same time every day throughout the year. The sunrise and sunset change slightly based on the Earth's slight tilt and where it is in its trip around the Sun.
Example Question #5 : Make Observations At Different Times Of The Year
Does the amount of daylight change throughout the year? Why or why not?
Yes, because of the Earth's tilt and position.
Yes, because the Sun moves closer to us during the day.
No, because the Sun turns on and off the same time each day.
Yes, because of the Earth's tilt and position.
The amount of daylight does change throughout the year. This is because of the Earth's tilt and position. Some seasons are warmer and have more sunlight, whereas others are cooler and have less sunlight.
Example Question #6 : Make Observations At Different Times Of The Year
How does your shadow change throughout the day?
It gets darker or lighter.
It gets longer or shorter.
Shadows do not change.
It gets longer or shorter.
During the day shadows change in length. When the Sun is directly above us our shadows are shorter, when the Sun is low in the sky our shadows are longer. This can be tested by going outside during different times on a sunny day and observing the length of your shadow.
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