Day and Night Sky

Rachel·

Sky Observation

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Grade LevelKindergarten

SubjectSky Observation

Original Prompt

SKE1 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate observations about time patterns (day to night and night to day) and objects (sun, moon, stars) in the day and night sky. SKE1.a Ask questions to classify objects according to those seen in the day sky, the night sky, and both. SKE1.b Develop a model to communicate the changes that occur in the sky during the day, as day turns into night, during the night, and as night turns into day using pictures and words.

This lesson focuses on observing and understanding the objects and patterns in the sky, both during the day and at night. Students will learn to identify key elements such as the sun, clouds, the moon, stars, and rainbows. Activities include drawing the daytime sky, classifying objects in the sky into categories, and illustrating the cycle of day and night. The lesson aims to help students grasp the rotation of the Earth and how it influences what we see at different times of the day, enhancing their observational skills and knowledge of natural phenomena.