What makes a pattern?

A pattern repeats, so we know what is going to come next. Patterns happen the same way more than once.

What do we see in the sky during the daytime?

The sun, clouds and sometimes the moon. You can also see things like rain, birds or airplanes.

What do we see in the sky at night?

The moon and stars. You might also see planets or constellations.

Does it get dark every day?

Yes, it gets dark when the sun sets every day.

Does it get light every day?

Yes, it gets light when the sun rises every day.

What pattern do you notice about day and night?

It is daytime when the sun is up. When the sun sets, it is nighttime. This pattern repeats every day.

How does observing a pattern help us?

Observing a pattern helps us predict what may happen next.

What is different about the sun from day to night?

The sun is only visible during the day. The sun is still shining at night, even though we can’t see it from where we are.

What happens to your shadow when the sun moves across the sky?

As the sun moves across the sky, your shadow will move too. Your shadow can change in length, shape and position.

What is one thing a telescope is used for?

A telescope can be used to magnify things that are far away, such as stars and planets.

What do you notice about the size of objects in the sky?

Things that are closer to Earth look big, like the moon. Stars look very small because they are very far away.

What makes a pattern?

A pattern repeats, so we know what is going to come next. Patterns happen the same way more than once.

What do we see in the sky during the daytime?

The sun, clouds and sometimes the moon. You can also see things like rain, birds or airplanes.

What do we see in the sky at night?

The moon and stars. You might also see planets or constellations.

Does it get <u>dark</u> every day?

Yes, it gets dark when the sun sets every day.

Does it get <u>light</u> every day?

Yes, it gets light when the sun rises every day.

What pattern do you notice about day and night?

It is daytime when the sun is up. When the sun sets, it is nighttime. This pattern repeats every day.

How does observing a pattern help us?

Observing a pattern helps us predict what may happen next.

What is different about the sun from day to night?

The sun is only visible during the day. The sun is still shining at night, even though we can’t see it from where we are.

What happens to your shadow when the sun moves across the sky?

As the sun moves across the sky, your shadow will move too. Your shadow can change in length, shape and position.

What is one thing a telescope is used for?

A telescope can be used to magnify things that are far away, such as stars and planets.

What do you notice about the size of objects in the sky?

Things that are closer to Earth look big, like the moon. Stars look very small because they are very far away.

Patterns in the Sky

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DEFINITION OF PATTERN

A pattern is something that repeats. It happens the same way more than once. Patterns can be made of numbers, shapes or even events that happen in nature. By knowing patterns we can predict what will happen next.

To better understand how patterns in the sky work…

DEFINITION OF PATTERN. A pattern is something that repeats. It happens the same way more than once. Patterns can be made of numbers, shapes or even events that happen in nature. By knowing patterns we can predict what will happen next. To better understand how patterns in the sky work…

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Patterns in the Sky

scientists study the sun rising in the east

The sun, moon and stars all follow the same pattern. They rise in one part of the sky, move across it and set on the other side. This pattern repeats once each day.

Patterns in the Sky The sun, moon and stars all follow the same pattern. They rise in one part of the sky, move across it and set on the other side. This pattern repeats once each day.

The Sun is Always Shining

The sun is always shining, even at night when we cannot see it. The sun follows the same pattern as the moon; it appears to rise in the east and set in the west.

The Sun is Always Shining The sun is always shining, even at night when we cannot see it. The sun follows the same pattern as the moon; it appears to rise in the east and set in the west.

The Moon is Always There

scientists study the moon movement across the sky

The moon can be seen at night, and sometimes during the day. The moon follows the same pattern as the sun; it appears to rise in the east and set in the west.

The Moon is Always There The moon can be seen at night, and sometimes during the day. The moon follows the same pattern as the sun; it appears to rise in the east and set in the west.

The Stars Shine Brightly

The stars are always shining, but most of them can only be seen at night. Stars appear to follow the same pattern as the sun and moon, moving slowly across the sky.

The Stars Shine Brightly The stars are always shining, but most of them can only be seen at night. Stars appear to follow the same pattern as the sun and moon, moving slowly across the sky.

Telescopes Magnify Things That Are Far Away

man looks at the night sky through a telescope

A telescope can be used to magnify things. They help us observe stars which look very small to us on Earth because they are so far away.

Telescopes Magnify Things That Are Far Away A telescope can be used to magnify things. They help us observe stars which look very small to us on Earth because they are so far away.

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LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!

Patterns in the Sky

The Sun is Always Shining

The Moon is Always There

The Stars Shine Brightly

Telescopes Magnify Things That Are Far Away

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