S4E1. Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars, star patterns, and planets.

S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon.     

 b. Explain the sequence of the phases of the moon.                    

 d. Demonstrate the relative size and order from the sun of the planets in the solar system.

Writing:

ELA4W2. The student demonstrates competence in a variety of genres.

The student produces informational writing (e.g., report, procedures, correspondence) that:

a. Engages the reader by establishing a context, creating a speaker's voice, and otherwise developing reader interest.

b. Frames a central question about an issue or situation.

c. Creates an organizing structure appropriate to a specific purpose, audience, and context.

d. Includes appropriate facts and details.

e. Excludes extraneous details and inappropriate information.

f. Uses a range of appropriate strategies, such as providing facts and details, describing or analyzing the subject, and narrating a relevant anecdote.

g. Draws from more than one source of information such as speakers, books, newspapers, and online materials.

h. Provides a sense of closure to the writing.