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Students will be able to use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.

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By the end of this lesson, students will observe and record the appearance of the sun, moon, and stars at different times and describe simple patterns they notice.

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What patterns can we see when we observe the sun, moon, and stars in the sky?

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Teacher will show pictures of the daytime and nighttime sky. We'll discuss what we can see during the day (sun) and at night (moon and stars). Students will share their own observations of the sky.

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Students will learn that the sun appears to move across the sky during the day. We'll discuss how the sun rises in the morning, is high at noon, and sets in the evening. Use a flashlight to demonstrate this pattern.

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Introduce the concept that the moon changes shape over time. Show pictures of different moon phases and explain that this is a pattern that repeats every month.

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In small groups, students will use a simple chart to record observations of the sky at different times. Groups can collaborate using Padlet to share their observations and compare what they see.

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Students will learn that stars make patterns called constellations. They'll practice identifying simple star patterns using constellation cards and connecting dots to make shapes.

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Constellations For Kids: Free Printable! - Little Bins for Little Hands

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Free constellation for kids printables. Have a blast with these constellation activities and learn the constellations you can see in the sky!

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Each student will create their own sky observation journal page, drawing what they might see in the morning, afternoon, and evening sky. Include simple patterns they've learned.

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Extension Activity - Solar System Mobile

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Extension Activity - Solar System Mobile

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Advanced students can create a simple mobile showing the sun, moon, and stars to demonstrate their understanding of these celestial objects.

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Students needing extra support will work with picture cards showing day/night scenes and sort them while discussing what they observe in each picture.

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Throughout the lesson, observe students during discussions and group work. Listen for their ability to describe what they see in the sky and identify simple patterns.

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Review student sky journal drawings to see if they can accurately represent the sun during the day and moon/stars at night.

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Summative Assessment - Sky Patterns Quiz

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Summative Assessment - Sky Patterns Quiz

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Students will complete a simple picture quiz where they match times of day with what they would see in the sky (sun in morning/afternoon, moon and stars at night).

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Gather students in a circle to discuss: 'What patterns did we learn about today when we look at the sky?' Students will share one thing they learned about the sun, moon, or stars.

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Each student will complete a simple exit ticket by drawing one pattern they learned about the sky today and writing or telling one sentence about it.

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Students will observe the sky at home with their families. They should look for the sun during the day and try to spot the moon at night, then draw what they see.

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Students will ask a family member to share a story about the sun, moon, or stars, and be ready to share one thing they learned from their family conversation.

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Students can play a simple online game about day and night patterns to reinforce their learning at home.

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The Sun, the Sky, and a Whole Lotta Pie: Ruff Ruffman’s Sun and Shadows Game | PBS LearningMedia

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Explore the relationship between the Sun’s apparent path in the sky and changing shadows with this interactive game featuring PBS KIDS character Ruff Ruffman. The game allows students to model and manipulate the location of the Sun to observe the effect on an object’s shadow.