THE PRACTICE OF SCIENCE EARTH in SPACE and TIME TOPIC XV SC.K.E.5.2 Repeating Patterns Office of Academics – Department of Science

Grade K Pacing Guide: Earth in Space and Time Practice of Science Benchmarks SC.K.E.5.2:Recognize the repeating pattern of day and night. SC.K.N.1.1: Collaborate with a partner to collect information. SC.K.N.1.2: Make observations of the natural world and know that they are descriptors collected using the five senses. SC.K.N.1.3: Keep records as appropriate - such as pictorial - of investigations conducted. SC.K.N.1.4: Observe and create a visual representation of an object which includes major features. SC.K.N.1.5: Recognize that learning can come from careful observation. Office of Academics – Department of Science

 How are the patterns of the Day and Night skies alike? The following can be seen in the Day and Night skies: Clouds Moon’s Five Phases* Rain Snow *The moon looks different from night to night just as many objects in the sky seem to change shape in a repeated pattern. The moon’s 5 phases change, repeating a pattern every 30 days. Office of Academics – Department of Science

The Phases of the Moon appear in 30 day patterns as the Moon revolves around the Earth. Do you recognize any of the lighted shapes of the Moon? Office of Academics - Department of Science

How are the patterns of Day and Night skies different? Night Sky: Dark, black Day Sky: Sunny, blue, bright Night Sky: Stars seen Day Sky: Stars not seen Night Sky: Constellations seen Day Sky: Constellations not seen Night Sky: Rainbows not seen Day Sky: Rainbows seen Office of Academics - Department of Science

Eastern Sky Sunrise 7:10 a.m. Western Sky Sunrise> April 27, 2015 Gables Palace April 27, 2015 Gables Palace Office of Academics - Department of Science

Eastern Sky Sunset Western Sky Sunset 7:05 p.m. April 27, 2015 Gables Palace April 27, 2015 Gables, Palace Office of Academics - Department of Science

Can you find the pattern of the four seasons in this colorful piece of art work? The patterns of the four seasons point to other patterns in nature that we can learn about. Office of Academics – Department of Science

Grandma Moses is a famous artist that painted pictures showing the patterns and life styles of the Earth’s Four Seasons. What season is this? Office of Academics - Department of Science

Are the colors of a rainbow in a pattern? When you see a rainbow in the day sky, take a look at the pattern of the colors that make it so beautiful! Office of Academics – Department of Science