MS-ESS1-1

SCUSD NGSS Curriculum Guide ESS1.A - The universe and Its Stars
 * 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**. [Clarification Statement: Examples of models can be physical, graphical, or conceptual.]

====**Science Background for the Teacher**: Concept of the Big Bang Theory. Earth and its solar system are part of the Milky Way galaxy, which is one of many galaxies in the universe. Phases of the moon. Understanding the difference between lunar and solar eclipses. Cause of seasons. ====

**Key Vocabulary:** Big Bang Theory, eclipse, solar, lunar phases


====**Possible Assessments** (formative and/or summative): ==== Lunar Diary

**Key Student Activity: **
Keeping a lunar diary observing the phase of the moon each night. Webquests (sciencespot.net) Lunar Lollipops Activity (sciencespot.net)

**Common Student Misconceptions: **
Moon does not emit its own light. Phases of the moon are caused by shadows from the earth or from clouds. Moon orbits the earth in one day. Moon becomes larger on the horizon because it is closer to the earth.

**Things to Avoid/Correct: **
Difference between Astronomy and Astrology

====**Other Resources (text, video, simulations, activities, models, etc..)**: ====

Website called the Science Spot (Astronomy lesson plans)