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.
Daily tides occur in a pattern—approximately twice per day. The Sun-Earth-Moon system has a repeating pattern of motion.
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.
When the Sun, Moon, and Earth form a line (cause), there will be a spring tide (effect). When the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth form a right angle (cause), there will be a neap tide (effect).
A system is a whole made of parts that work together. It has components and boundaries. It can interact with or be part of other systems.
The gravitational pull between the Sun, Earth, and Moon (parts) impact tides on Earth within the Sun-Earth-Moon system. The frequency, height and duration of tides are determined by the location of each part of the system in relation to the other parts.
Stability describes a system that does not change at the observed scale. In a stable system, a small disturbance will die out and the system will return to a stable state. Change in the system can come from modifying a factor or condition.
Tides are a product of the stable cycle of the Moon's orbit around Earth combined with the Sun's gravitational pull.
Math.6.5.A represent mathematical and real-world problems involving ratios and rates using scale factors, tables, graphs, and proportions
ELAR.6.5.F make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
TA.6.1.B analyze the patterns and sequences found in visual representations such as learning maps, concept maps, or other representations of data
TA.6.6.A use digital tools to transform data in order to identify and discuss trends and make inferences