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Patterns in the Sky

From Generation Genius

Patterns in the Sky
K1st2ndScience
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Summary

Learn about how the sun, moon, and stars all move across the sky in a pattern that repeats each day. They rise in the east and set in the west.

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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching Patterns in the Sky:

  1. What did the video show about patterns in the sky that surprised you?
  2. What is one question you still have after watching?
  3. Where have you noticed patterns in the sky in the world around you?
  4. How could you test or observe part of this yourself?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • In one sentence, tell a neighbor what patterns in the sky means.
  • Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.