Exploring Space Cycles and Patterns

This packet is filled with activities to support teaching your class about the cycles and patterns found in space and how they effect us here on Earth.  The packet is designed to meet the Next Generation Science Standards for 1st Grade.  

Find it here.

Each of these books are very helpful in teaching the concepts for this unit.

I like to read them as an introduction to the standards.

There is an overall poster with all the standards as well a a student cover for collecting information.

I like to paste it on a manilla folder and then students keep all materials together.

There is a one page informational text with all key concepts on it.

There are vocabulary cards for posting and then a mini book filled with facts about space and the concepts they will be focusing on.  I also included a graphic organizer for noting key facts.

Not show are pages for students to write about what they are learning.

 Here we see day and night sky activities.

Notice that each concept has a poster for placing in a key area.

Materials are available for students to make these.

I also have a class book cover and writing pages for students to prepare articles about their favorite season.

Exploring Space...Patterns and Cycles

Let's explore...SPACE!

This packet was written to meet the 1st Grade Next Generation Science Standards BUT it is perfect for and exploration of patterns and cycles in space for everyone.

This is a list of the MOST important ideas presented in this packet.

Here is a list of specific books I found helpful when teaching this Unit with my class.

I especially LOVE "ME and my place in Space".

There is a cover so students can keep all of their activities together.

I like to group them as a booklet and staple it.

There is also a page that discusses the important facts students will cover while exploring space.

 12 Vocabulary cards are available for posting around the room with pictures.

There is also a 10 page mini book filled with important information for each student.

Just print on collate, cut through the middle, staple.

Students will explore the day/night sky.

Students will explore the positions of the sun and what effect it has on our earth.

Students will create an interactive sun, moon, earth to watch their rotations.

Students will explore the phases of the moon.

There is a parent note to explain what the class is studying and a homework assignment.

There are two opportunities for gathering ideas and then writing.

Each writing project has a graphic organizer, class book cover, and differentiated writing page.

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Blast off...Reach for the Stars

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