Predictable Sky Patterns - 1st Grade Science
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What happens in the sky when the Sun appears to move down in the west in the evening?
What happens in the sky when the Sun appears to move down in the west in the evening?
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Sunset. The Sun disappears below the horizon as Earth continues rotating.
Sunset. The Sun disappears below the horizon as Earth continues rotating.
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What is the name of the time when the Sun appears to go down in the evening?
What is the name of the time when the Sun appears to go down in the evening?
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Sunset. Happens when Earth's rotation takes the Sun out of view.
Sunset. Happens when Earth's rotation takes the Sun out of view.
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Identify the predictable daily movement: Does the Sun appear to move east to west or west to east?
Identify the predictable daily movement: Does the Sun appear to move east to west or west to east?
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It appears to move east to west. This daily path follows Earth's rotation direction.
It appears to move east to west. This daily path follows Earth's rotation direction.
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Which part of the day usually has the Sun highest in the sky: morning, midday, or evening?
Which part of the day usually has the Sun highest in the sky: morning, midday, or evening?
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Midday. The Sun reaches its highest point around noon.
Midday. The Sun reaches its highest point around noon.
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What is the name of the bright part of the $24$-hour day when the Sun is visible?
What is the name of the bright part of the $24$-hour day when the Sun is visible?
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Day. This occurs when our part of Earth faces toward the Sun.
Day. This occurs when our part of Earth faces toward the Sun.
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Which object is usually visible in the daytime sky and gives light and warmth to Earth?
Which object is usually visible in the daytime sky and gives light and warmth to Earth?
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The Sun. Our nearest star provides Earth's light and heat.
The Sun. Our nearest star provides Earth's light and heat.
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Which object is usually visible at night and can change shape over many nights?
Which object is usually visible at night and can change shape over many nights?
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The Moon. Earth's natural satellite reflects sunlight at night.
The Moon. Earth's natural satellite reflects sunlight at night.
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Identify the observation that shows a predictable pattern: Do Moon shapes stay the same or change over time?
Identify the observation that shows a predictable pattern: Do Moon shapes stay the same or change over time?
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They change in a repeating cycle. Moon phases follow a predictable monthly pattern.
They change in a repeating cycle. Moon phases follow a predictable monthly pattern.
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Which Moon phase name matches an observation of a Moon that looks like a full circle?
Which Moon phase name matches an observation of a Moon that looks like a full circle?
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Full Moon. The Moon appears completely round during this phase.
Full Moon. The Moon appears completely round during this phase.
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Which word best completes the pattern statement: The Sun rises, crosses the sky, and then _______.
Which word best completes the pattern statement: The Sun rises, crosses the sky, and then _______.
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Sets. Completes the daily Sun movement pattern.
Sets. Completes the daily Sun movement pattern.
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Identify the correct prediction: If it is sunrise now, will it be daytime or nighttime soon?
Identify the correct prediction: If it is sunrise now, will it be daytime or nighttime soon?
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Daytime soon. Sunrise marks the beginning of the bright part of the day.
Daytime soon. Sunrise marks the beginning of the bright part of the day.
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Identify the correct prediction: If the Sun is setting now, will it be daytime or nighttime soon?
Identify the correct prediction: If the Sun is setting now, will it be daytime or nighttime soon?
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Nighttime soon. Sunset marks the beginning of the dark part of the day.
Nighttime soon. Sunset marks the beginning of the dark part of the day.
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Choose the best conclusion from observations: If it is dark and you see stars, what time is it?
Choose the best conclusion from observations: If it is dark and you see stars, what time is it?
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Night. Stars are only visible when the Sun is not in the sky.
Night. Stars are only visible when the Sun is not in the sky.
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Identify the predictable sky pattern: After night, what part of the day comes next?
Identify the predictable sky pattern: After night, what part of the day comes next?
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Day. The day-night cycle always repeats in this order.
Day. The day-night cycle always repeats in this order.
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Identify the pattern: If you see the Sun low in the east, what time of day is it most likely?
Identify the pattern: If you see the Sun low in the east, what time of day is it most likely?
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Morning. The Sun rises in the east during morning hours.
Morning. The Sun rises in the east during morning hours.
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