Pattern Prediction by the Sun, Moon, and Stars - 1st Grade Science
Card 0 of 80
The stars can only be seen during the night.
The stars can only be seen during the night.
Tap to see back →
This is a true statement. We can see one star during the day, our star the Sun, but we cannot see all of the other stars and constellations. During the daytime, the Sun it too bright for us to see other stars.
This is a true statement. We can see one star during the day, our star the Sun, but we cannot see all of the other stars and constellations. During the daytime, the Sun it too bright for us to see other stars.
Which objects are seen in the daytime?
Which objects are seen in the daytime?
Tap to see back →
During the daytime, we are only able to see the Sun and clouds. It is too bright to see the Moon and the stars. Sometimes when it is cloudy, even the Sun is hard to see!
During the daytime, we are only able to see the Sun and clouds. It is too bright to see the Moon and the stars. Sometimes when it is cloudy, even the Sun is hard to see!
What objects can be seen in the night sky?
What objects can be seen in the night sky?
Tap to see back →
During the nighttime, we can see the Moon, stars, and clouds. We can only see the Sun during the daytime. Some nights when it is cloudy it can even be hard to see the Moon and stars!
During the nighttime, we can see the Moon, stars, and clouds. We can only see the Sun during the daytime. Some nights when it is cloudy it can even be hard to see the Moon and stars!
Looking up into the night sky Tyrik sees white dots like those in the picture. What are they?
Looking up into the night sky Tyrik sees white dots like those in the picture. What are they?
Tap to see back →
What Tyrik sees are stars! Stars can only be seen at night because during the day, the Sun is too bright. These stars are very far away and incredibly bright.
What Tyrik sees are stars! Stars can only be seen at night because during the day, the Sun is too bright. These stars are very far away and incredibly bright.
What can we observe about the position of the Sun?
What can we observe about the position of the Sun?
Tap to see back →
We can observe the Sun changing positions in the sky during the day. The sun rises in the East and sets in the West. The Earth is always spinning so this makes the Sun appear to be moving!
We can observe the Sun changing positions in the sky during the day. The sun rises in the East and sets in the West. The Earth is always spinning so this makes the Sun appear to be moving!
We cannot make observations about the objects in the daytime and nighttime sky.
We cannot make observations about the objects in the daytime and nighttime sky.
Tap to see back →
This is not a true statement! We are able to observe many objects in our daytime and nighttime sky including the Sun, the Moon, stars, and clouds. We can make observations with just our eyes or use tools like telescopes.
This is not a true statement! We are able to observe many objects in our daytime and nighttime sky including the Sun, the Moon, stars, and clouds. We can make observations with just our eyes or use tools like telescopes.
The shape of the moon appears to change over a period of time in a predictable pattern.
The shape of the moon appears to change over a period of time in a predictable pattern.
Tap to see back →
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.
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.
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) .
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) .
Tap to see back →
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tap to see back →
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.
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.
If the Sun sets in the West every night tomorrow night I can predict based on this pattern that it will set in the .
If the Sun sets in the West every night tomorrow night I can predict based on this pattern that it will set in the .
Tap to see back →
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.
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.
What type of moon is this?
What type of moon is this?
Tap to see back →
This is called a full moon. We can observe the moon in the night sky and see that at different parts of the night it is somewhere different in the sky. It will also appear to change it's size and shape based on the time of month.
This is called a full moon. We can observe the moon in the night sky and see that at different parts of the night it is somewhere different in the sky. It will also appear to change it's size and shape based on the time of month.
Which answer lists what we can see in the night sky?
Which answer lists what we can see in the night sky?
Tap to see back →
In the night sky, the moon and stars can be seen. We cannot see the sun during the nighttime. By looking up in the sky, we can observe and record what we see.
In the night sky, the moon and stars can be seen. We cannot see the sun during the nighttime. By looking up in the sky, we can observe and record what we see.
What do we call this bright object in the sky?
What do we call this bright object in the sky?
Tap to see back →
This is the Sun. It is seen during the daytime. It is the only star in our solar system and gives our planet warmth.
This is the Sun. It is seen during the daytime. It is the only star in our solar system and gives our planet warmth.
Sam looks out her window in the morning and observes the Sun in the sky. Later she looks outside and it is still light out but she can't see the Sun anymore. Why?
Sam looks out her window in the morning and observes the Sun in the sky. Later she looks outside and it is still light out but she can't see the Sun anymore. Why?
Tap to see back →
Sam cannot see the Sun out of her window in the evening or later in the day because the Earth has moved! The Sun appears to move through the sky but it is actually the Earth that is moving. As the Earth spins the Sun appears in different parts of the sky.
Sam cannot see the Sun out of her window in the evening or later in the day because the Earth has moved! The Sun appears to move through the sky but it is actually the Earth that is moving. As the Earth spins the Sun appears in different parts of the sky.
What pattern can be seen when observing the Sun?
What pattern can be seen when observing the Sun?
Tap to see back →
When observing the Sun, patterns can be noticed. The Sun appears to move through the sky during the day, but it is the Earth moving that makes it seem this way. The Sun always rises in the East and sets in the West. This is a pattern we can observe every day.
When observing the Sun, patterns can be noticed. The Sun appears to move through the sky during the day, but it is the Earth moving that makes it seem this way. The Sun always rises in the East and sets in the West. This is a pattern we can observe every day.
What pattern can be seen when observing the Moon?
What pattern can be seen when observing the Moon?
Tap to see back →
When observing the Moon, patterns can be noticed. The Moon appears to move through the sky during the night, but it is the Earth moving that makes it seem this way. The Moon always rises in the East and sets in the West. We can also see the Moon appears to change shapes as it goes through its phases every month.
When observing the Moon, patterns can be noticed. The Moon appears to move through the sky during the night, but it is the Earth moving that makes it seem this way. The Moon always rises in the East and sets in the West. We can also see the Moon appears to change shapes as it goes through its phases every month.
Which choice describes a pattern we can see with stars?
Which choice describes a pattern we can see with stars?
Tap to see back →
Stars can only be seen during the nighttime. This is a pattern that can be observed each night. During the days the stars are not visible but when the Sun sets we can see the stars shining.
Stars can only be seen during the nighttime. This is a pattern that can be observed each night. During the days the stars are not visible but when the Sun sets we can see the stars shining.
What are the patterns of the motion of the sun, moon, and stars in the sky that we observe?
What are the patterns of the motion of the sun, moon, and stars in the sky that we observe?
Tap to see back →
The patterns of motion that can be observed are the changes in position. The Sun and Moon both rise in the East and set in the West every day. The Earth is also continually rotating, so the objects in the sky appear to be moving.
The patterns of motion that can be observed are the changes in position. The Sun and Moon both rise in the East and set in the West every day. The Earth is also continually rotating, so the objects in the sky appear to be moving.
At night, we can see the moon’s size change throughout the month in a pattern. This is called the moon . Actually, the moon never changes size.
At night, we can see the moon’s size change throughout the month in a pattern. This is called the moon . Actually, the moon never changes size.
Tap to see back →
Every month the Moon appears to change shape, but it is just the moon phases. The shadows on the Moon change throughout the month based on how much sunlight there is shining on the Moon's surface. This is a pattern that can be predicted because it repeats every month.
Every month the Moon appears to change shape, but it is just the moon phases. The shadows on the Moon change throughout the month based on how much sunlight there is shining on the Moon's surface. This is a pattern that can be predicted because it repeats every month.
What is a pattern?
What is a pattern?
Tap to see back →
A pattern is something that can be observed happening over and over again. It is something that repeats the same way again and again. Patterns can be seen in nature, science, math, and everyday life!
A pattern is something that can be observed happening over and over again. It is something that repeats the same way again and again. Patterns can be seen in nature, science, math, and everyday life!