collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in the observable appearance of the Moon from Earth.
A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”
Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.
construct models and explain the orbits of the Sun, Earth, and Moon in relation to each other; and
collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in the observable appearance of the Moon from Earth.
Patterns are regular sequences that can be found throughout nature.
Moon phases repeat on an approximately 29-day cycle in a predictable pattern.
Cause-and-effect relationships are relationships between two or more variables or phenomena whereby one variable or event leads to a predictable response. Events have causes—sometimes simple, sometimes multi-faceted.
As the Moon orbits the Earth (cause), the illuminated portion of the Moon's surface appears to change (effect).
Math.4.1.D communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate
Math.4.1.G display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication
Math.4.5.B represent problems using an input-output table and numerical expressions to generate a number pattern that follows a given rule representing the relationship of the values in the resulting sequence and their position in the sequence
ELAR.4.6.C make and correct or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures
ELAR.4.6.D create mental images to deepen understanding
ELAR.4.6.E make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
ELAR.4.6.F make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
TA.4.1.B identify patterns in story problems and make predictions based on the pattern
TA.4.5.A classify numerical and non-numerical data
TA.4.6.A use digital tools to transform and make inferences about data to answer a question