Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky Video Lesson

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Curriculum-aligned Grade 5 Science lesson video for Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky. Use it for classroom preview, instruction support, or home review.

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Video Learning Notes

In this lesson, students learned how Earth's rotation causes daily changes in shadows and the cycle of day and night, and how Earth's orbit leads to seasonal changes in star visibility. By collecting data, constructing graphs, and using models, students identified patterns and developed explanations linking observations to Earth's movements. These skills help students understand the dynamic nature of our planet and its place in the solar system.

Learning Goals

• Collect and record observations of shadow length and direction at different times of the day.
• Represent collected data using tables and graphical displays such as line graphs or bar graphs.
• Identify and describe patterns in the data related to daily changes in shadows and the cycle of day and night.
• Observe and record the seasonal appearance of selected stars and represent this data graphically.
• Explain how Earth's rotation causes day and night and affects shadow changes and star visibility.

Curriculum Context

Grade: Grade 5

Subject: Science

Curriculum: TEKS + NGSS