Planetary Science

Investigation 4

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
04	c10	The Moon's appearance changes predictably over the course of a 28-day period.	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)
04	c10	The Moon's appearance changes predictably over the course of a 28-day period.	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)
04	c11	The Moon can be observed during different times of the day night.	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)
04	c12	The Moon has a geography very different from that of Earth.	5.09.8.B.1	1. Describe the physical characteristics of the planets and other objects within the solar system and compare Earth to the rest of the planets. (B. Solar System)
04	p10	Observe and record the Moon's appearance for a month.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
04	p11	Observe photos of the Moon, describe major surface features, and communicate a list of questions.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
04	p11	Observe photos of the Moon, describe major surface features, and communicate a list of questions.	5.09.8.B.1	1. Describe the physical characteristics of the planets and other objects within the solar system and compare Earth to the rest of the planets. (B. Solar System)
04	p12	Relate the origin of features of the Moon through a myth.	5.02.8.A.1	1. Recognize that scientific theories: develop over time, depend on the contributions of many people, and reflect the social and political climate of their time. (A. Cultural Contributions)