Planetary Science

Investigation 3

Terms in this table:

• “Investigation” is the number of the investigation
• “Materials Concept Code” is a reference number based on the science concepts and processes listed in the Overview section of the teacher’s manual
• “Materials Concept” is the text of the science concept or processes listed in the teacher’s manual
• “Indicator Code” is a reference number based on Cumulative Progress Indicators from the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (2002)
• “Framework Indicator Text” is the text of the progress indicator; the conceptual “strand” for the indicator is in parentheses

Investigation	Materials Concept Code	Materials Concept	Indicator Code	Framework Indicator Text
03	c07	Illuminated opaque objects cast shadows on the side away from source of light.	5.07.8.B.4	4. Show that light is reflected, refracted, or absorbed when it interacts with matter and that colors may appear as a result of this interaction. (B. Energy Transformations)
03	c08	The Sun, an average star, is the light source in our system.	5.07.8.B.1	1. Recognize that the sun is a major source of the Earth's energy and that solar energy includes visible, infrared and, ultraviolet radiation. (B. Energy Transformations)
03	c08	The Sun, an average star, is the light source in our system.	5.09.8.C.1	1. Understand that the sun is a star and that it shares characteristics with other stars. (C. Stars)
03	c09	Earth rotates (counterclockwise) every 24 hours, causing day and night.	5.09.6.A.1	1. Explain how the motions of the Earth, sun, and moon, define units of time including: days, months, years. (A. Earth, Moon, Sun System)
03	p06	Use models to relate Earth's motions to the Sun.	5.09.8.A.1	1. Investigate the Earth, moon, and sun as a system and explain how the motion of these bodies results in the phases of the moon and eclipses. (A. Earth, Moon, Sun System)
03	p07	Communicate how to determine the direction of Earth's rotation.	5.01.8.A.2	2. Communicate experimental findings to others. (A. Habits of Mind)
03	p07	Communicate how to determine the direction of Earth's rotation.	5.01.8.B.1	1. Identify questions and make predictions that can be addressed by conducting investigations. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
03	p08	Use astronomical data to determine local noon.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
03	p08	Use astronomical data to determine local noon.	5.09.6.A.1	1. Explain how the motions of the Earth, sun, and moon, define units of time including: days, months, years. (A. Earth, Moon, Sun System)
03	p09	Investigate the convention of time zones with maps and globes.	5.09.6.A.1	1. Explain how the motions of the Earth, sun, and moon, define units of time including: days, months, years. (A. Earth, Moon, Sun System)