LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 3

The learner will make observations and use appropriate technology to build an understanding of the earth/moon/sun system.

Objective 3.06

Observe that patterns of stars in the sky stay the same, although they appear to move across the sky nightly.

Resources aligned to this objective

Resources on the web

Star search
In this Science NetLinks lesson, students observe stars in the night sky and are encouraged to stargaze on their own. This lesson is geared toward second and third graders who have some experience in the area of observing the night sky. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Lunar cycle
In this Science NetLinks lesson, students become familiar with repeating patterns in nature, namely the phases of the moon. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science