Patterns on Earth 5th Grade

A natural satellite that orbits a planet.

• the Sun

• Earth

• the Moon

• Mars

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The shape of the illuminated portion of the Moon as seen by an observer, usually on Earth.

• Solar System

• Earth's Rotation

• Moon Phases

• Day and Night Cycle

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A design or sequence that is repeated.

• marking

• pattern

• cycle

• revolution

A dark area made by blocking light from reaching a part of a surface.

• pattern

• outline

• shadow

• phase

Tags

NGSS.4-PS4-2

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

A period of the year that is distinguished by special climate conditions. Each period has its own light, temperature and weather patterns that repeat yearly.

• cycle

• pattern

• season

• month

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The apparent rising of the sun in the east.

• sunset

• noon

• dusk

• sunrise

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The apparent setting of the sun in the west.

• sunrise

• noon

• sunset

• dawn

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A device that tells the time of day when there is sunlight by the apparent position of the Sun in the sky.

• compass

• watch

• GPS

• sundial

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1