8th Grade (SCI) Earth Space Science Standards [ESS1] Earth’s Place in the Universe
SCI-MS.ESS1.01 Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the
cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
Clarification Statement: Examples of models can be physical, graphical, or conceptual. Disciplinary Core Ideas ESS1.A: The Universe and Its Stars
Patterns of the apparent motion of the sun,
the moon, and stars in the sky can be
observed, described, predicted, and explained
with models.
ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System
This model of the solar system can explain
eclipses of the sun and the moon. Earth’s spin
axis is fixed in direction over the short-term
but tilted relative to its orbit around the sun.
The seasons are a result of that tilt and are
caused by the differential intensity of sunlight
on different areas of Earth across the year.
Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
I can define a day, month, and year according to the movements of the sun, moon, and earth.
I can identify the phases of the moon.
I can label a solar eclipse and lunar eclipse.
I can identify the two primary causes for Earth’s seasons.
I can define rotation and revolution.
Reasoning Targets
I can predict the phase of the moon based on its location relative to the sun and the earth.
I can explain why a solar eclipse does not occur every new moon.
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can
Product Targets
I can
Proficiency Scale
The Student ...
1 Beginning
... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
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2 Developing
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
predict the phase of the moon based on its location relative to the sun and the earth.
explain why a solar eclipse does not occur every new moon
3 Proficient
“The Standard.” ... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
define a day, month, and year according to the movements of the sun, moon, and earth.
identify the phases of the moon.
label a solar eclipse and lunar eclipse.
identify the two primary causes for Earth’s seasons.
define rotation and revolution.
4 Advanced
... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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