S2E1 Students will understand that stars have different sizes, brightness, and patterns. a. Describe the physical attributes of stars

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S2E2 Students will investigate the position of
sun and moon to show patterns throughout the
year.d. Use observations and charts to record
the shape of the moon for a period of time. This
standard builds on Kindergarten standard SKE1a
(describe changes that occur in the sky during
the night).
Limited or Minimum Progress toward achievement of standard (1) Student is not able to record the shape of the moon for a period of time.
Progressing toward achievement of standard (2) Student inconsistently records the shape of the moon for a period of time.
Consistently and independently achieves the standard (3) Student consistently and independently records the shape of the moon for a period of time.

• Assessment Activities
• Have students draw a picture of the moon every
  night at a regular time interval. Use class
  discussions as an ongoing assessment of students
  understanding of the moon phases.
• Use Phases of the Moon Oreo Lesson as an
  assessment. For assessment purposes see attached
  sheet for students to record results of Oreo
  lesson.

• Instructional Notes
• Students should know
• the appearance (shape) of the moon changes in a
  cycle that takes about a month.
• Note Students are not responsible for naming all
  waxing and waning phases of the moon.
• Instructional WebsitesPhases of the Moon Oreo
  LessonPhases of the Moon Lesson PlanBlue Moon
  Lesson Plan

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Phases of the Moon
Name ____________________
1. New MoonCompletely, or almost completely, dark. 2. First Quarter (or Half) MoonThe right half of the Moon is light.
3. Full Moon The entire Moon is bright. 4. Third Quarter (or Half) Moon The left half of the Moon is light.
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Phases of the MoonTeacher Key
1. New MoonCompletely, or almost completely, dark. 2. First Quarter (or Half) MoonThe right half of the Moon is light.
3. Full Moon The entire Moon is bright. 4. Third Quarter (or Half) Moon The left half of the Moon is light.
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Sample Paper Plate Phases of the Moon