1. By: Melanie Hawkins EDU 565 11/26/2012 HOT LIST: 4 th Grade Science Hands on Technology Based Learning Websites

3. 4 th Grade National Science Standards for Earth & Space Science 1. Website: Education World 2. Link: http://www.educationworld.com/standards/national/science/index.shtmlhttp://www.educationworld.com/standards/national/science/index.shtml 3. Standard: NS.K-4.4 Earth and Space Science As a result of their activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of Properties of earth materials Objects in the sky Changes in earth and sky 4. Summary: The National Standards science website is broken down into three levels: K-4, 5-8, and 9-12 grade. You can search this site for information on the following: Principles and Definitions, Standards for Professional Development for Science Teachers, Science Education Program Standards, and Science Education System Standards.

4. 1. Website: Common Core GPS 2. Link: https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common- Core/Pages/default.aspxhttps://www.georgiastandards.org/Common- Core/Pages/default.aspx 3. Standard: Available Soon 4. Summary: The Common Core GPS for elementary grades will be available soon. Only Grades 6-12 are available on the website. As of right now, there is only teacher professional learning options available. In 2012- 2013 there will be Common Core classroom implementation. Finally, 2014-2015 is the year when the project date for common assessment will be announced.

5. 1. Website: Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) 2. Link: https://www.georgiastandards.org/Standards/Georgia%20Performance%20Standards/FourthGradeApproved7-12- 2004.pdfhttps://www.georgiastandards.org/Standards/Georgia%20Performance%20Standards/FourthGradeApproved7-12- 2004.pdf 3. Standard: S4E1. Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars, star patterns, and planets. b. Compare the similarities and differences of planets to the stars in appearance, position, and number in the night sky. S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon. b. Explain the sequence of the phases of the moon. d. Demonstrate the relative size and order from the sun of the planets in the solar system. 4. Summary: You can access the GPS for all grades. Click on the specific grade that you are looking for and then click on the grade level you wish to view. Here you can pull up Benchmark for Science Literacy, Executive Summaries, & Credit Recovery Programs. Content Area Frameworks Tab (At the top of the page): You can access content area frame works for each grade and subject. Frameworks are intended to be models for articulating desired results, assessment processes, and teaching-learning activities that can maximize student achievement relative to the Georgia Performance Standards. They may provide Enduring Understandings, Essential Questions, tasks/activities, culminating tasks, rubrics, and resources for the units.

6. NASA: The Moon 1. Website: NASA: The Moon 2. Link: http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/dln/events/The_Moon.htmlhttp://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/dln/events/The_Moon.html 3. Standard: Standard: Standard: S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon. b. Explain the sequence of the phases of the moon. 4. Summary: This is a site where you can register with NASA and do a calendar Event via Video or Web conference to talk with a real NASA research center or laboratory about the different phases of the moon. the presenter will question the students concerning their thoughts about what the moon is, where it came from, what it is made of, and how it is different from the Earth. The presenter will use models, pictures, movies, and green-screen images projected behind him to help students develop a better understanding of our nearest neighbor in space. During the video conference the presenter will help students build on their current knowledge of the Moon and attempt to correct such common misconceptions that the Moon 5. Enrichment Activities/Differentiation: Post Conference Activities can be differentiated based on ability and grade level. K-4: Moon Phase Cookies, 4-12: Crater Hunter Activity, 5-12: Activities in Planetary Geology, 8-9: Designing a Moon Base. All activities can be found on the link provided.

7. 1. Website: NeoK12 2. Link: http://www.neok12.com/Moon.htmhttp://www.neok12.com/Moon.htm 3. Standard: Standard: Standard: Standard: S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon. b. Explain the sequence of the phases of the moon. 4. Summary: This site has educational videos, lessons, and games for grades K-12. This site offers pictures, presentations, puzzles, jig saw puzzles, interactive diagrams and brain games in all different subject areas. 5. Enrichment Activities/Differentiation: Students can create their own presentation on this site and save it. When the students create a presentation, they can copy and paste the URL code and send it to the teacher for review. The site provides pictures and subheadings so that students can create their own personalized presentation. This site can be used for grades K-12 and for many different subjects as well.

8. 1. Website: Kidssites.com 2. Link: http://www.kidsites.com/sites-edu/space.htmhttp://www.kidsites.com/sites-edu/space.htm 3. Standard: S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon. a. Explain the day/night cycle of the earth using a model. d. Demonstrate the relative size and order from the sun of the planets in the solar system. 4. Summary: This site offers so many different web links for students to explore. This site offers information such as: space, building the international space station, earth and moon viewers, earth from space, learn about rockets, astronauts, telescopes, space camp, understanding the solar system, planets, and so much more. Each site offers its own unique look about the solar system. There are interactive games and activities for the students to explore. It would take a long time for students to explore all of the links that this website has to offer. 5. Enrichment Activities/Differentiation: Many of the links for this website offers enrichment activities for higher order thinking. Several of the sites offer interactive activities for the students to explore and have fun with. One activity that you could do is to have the students explore a link of their choice and right a reflective essay about what you learned.

9. 1. Website: Phases of the Moon Webquest 2. Link: http://mrscienceut.net/phasesofthemoonwebquest.htmlhttp://mrscienceut.net/phasesofthemoonwebquest.html 3. Standard: Standard: S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon. b. Explain the sequence of the phases of the moon. 4. Summary: This Webquest will take students through 7 different tasks and websites to explore the essential question. The task is to explain why the Moon changes appearance during a one month period. While the students are learning about each phase of the moon, the students are supposed to answer questions along the way and record their answers on the worksheet. 5. Enrichment Activities/Differentiation: This site is complete with worksheets, videos, a quiz, and even a rubric to assess the worksheets that the students are to complete along the way. The teacher could also differentiate the worksheets to fit the needs of each student while completing the Webquest.

10. 1. Website: Scouting the Solar System Webquest 2. Link: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=19049http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=19049 3. Standard: S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon. d. Demonstrate the relative size and order from the sun of the planets in the solar system. 4. Summary: The task for this Webqeust is for the students to scout 1 of the 8 planets of their choosing and report back with specific information about that particular planet such as: size, location from the sun, composition, etc. Students will visit various websites to find the appropriate information, and then they will record their information in their planet journal. 5. Differentiation: For the higher level thinkers you could have them scout for 2 different planets instead of one during the Webquest activity. You could also have the students create their own model of a planet out of various materials of their choosing. They could choose to draw a planet or create a 3D model.

11. 1. Website: Science-Class.net 2. Link: http://www.science-class.net/Astronomy/MoonPhases.htmhttp://www.science-class.net/Astronomy/MoonPhases.htm 3. Standard: S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon. b. Explain the sequence of the phases of the moon. 4. Summary: The resources for the Moon Phases section is general for grades 5-9, but there are many different materials on this site that can be differentiated by ability level. This website is full of resources for elementary and middle school science students. This site offers resources in many different subjects. There are activities, labs, graphic organizers, slides shows, videos, on-line quizzes, study reviews, games, and so much more. On the left hand side of the website there are links set up for content, teacher, student, and even parent resources. This site offer so much material for not only the teachers but also the students as well. 5. Enrichment Activities/Differentiation: This site offers many different graphic organizers that can be differentiated and adjusted based on ability levels.

12. 1. Website: Teacher created website. The Moon by Woodlands Junior High school 2. Link: http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/time/moon/phases.htmlhttp://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/time/moon/phases.html 3. Standard: S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon. b. Explain the sequence of the phases of the moon. 4. Summary: This website was created by teacher at Woodlands Junior High School. This site is very kid friendly. It lets students explore various aspects of the moon such as: the different phases of the moon, introduction to each phase, facts about the moon, a moon calendar for 2012, different shapes of the moon, and even a moon animation. 5. Higher Level Thinking: Why are the phases of the moon different in each hemisphere?

13. 1. Website: Enchanted Learning: Solar System Learning Activities 2. Link: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/solarsystem/activities.shtmlhttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/solarsystem/activities.shtml 3. Standard: S4E1. Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars, star patterns, and planets. b. Compare the similarities and differences of planets to the stars in appearance, position, and number in the night sky. S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon. d. Demonstrate the relative size and order from the sun of the planets in the solar system. 4. Summary: This site offers information for grades 3-5. There are tabs at the top of the page that you can click on to find out more information on that particular topic. Once you click on a tab, it will take you to another link where more detailed information is listed. This site also provides quizzes about the solar system as well. To get full access to the website you have to become a member, but there are still plenty of resources that students and teachers can you for free. 5. Enrichment Activities/Differentiation: This website offers great graphic organizers. Many of these graphic organizers can be differentiated to meet the needs of different ability groups within the classroom. There are plenty of graphic organizers and activities for teachers to choose from for enrichment activities for the classroom.

14. 1. Website: Brain Pop 2. Link: http://www.brainpop.com/science/space/moonphases/preview.wemlhttp://www.brainpop.com/science/space/moonphases/preview.weml 3. Standard: S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon. b. Explain the sequence of the phases of the moon. 4. Summary: In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to the phases of the moon. Discover the connection between the moon’s phases and the relative positions of the moon, Earth, and sun. Explore how the moon’s illuminated surface seems to grow and shrink over the course of a month. Learn the difference between crescent and gibbous, and follow the moon’s journey from new moon to full moon and back again. Your knowledge about lunar phases is sure to wax, not wane! 5. Enrichment Activities: As an ongoing project in morning meeting, allow students to record what moon phase they saw the night before. You can also have the students predict what phase of the moon they think they might see the following night. The students can record their answers in a Moon Phase graphic organizer calendar in their science journal.

15. 1. Website: National Geographic 2. Link: http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/solar-systemhttp://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/solar-system 3. Standard: S4E1. Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars, star patterns, and planets. S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon. 4. Summary: This website contains information about the Solar System and each planet. If students click on each planet more detailed information will pop up on the screen for the students to read. Students will enjoy exploring everything that the National Geographic website has to offer. It offers videos, pictures, solar system and space quizzes, photo galleries, and so much more. 5. Higher Level Thinking: What is the difference between the inner solar system and the outer solar system?

16. 1. Website: Smart Exchange 2. Link: http://exchange.smarttech.com/search.html?q=%22planets%22http://exchange.smarttech.com/search.html?q=%22planets%22 3. Standard: S4E1. Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars, star patterns, and planets. S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon. 4. Summary: The Solar System presentation. This is a presentation for grades 3-5. It contains 92 slides. This presentation goes into detail about the Sun, Planets, Facts about the planets, Fun Activities for extra practice, Quizzes, and a Test for assessment. After each section on each of the planets there is a quiz for the students to participate in. This presentation covers a lot of material that is very fun and interactive to keep the students engaged while learning about the Solar System. 5. Enrichment Activities/Differentiation: Students can choose to write an essay on their favorite Planet. They must write about why that Planet is their favorite. The students must list at least 3 facts about that planet such as: size, distance from the sun, color, important physical features etc.

17. 1. Website: Promethean Planet 2. Link: http://www.prometheanplanet.com/en/Resources/Item/28334/solar-system-jeopardyhttp://www.prometheanplanet.com/en/Resources/Item/28334/solar-system-jeopardy 3. Standard: S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon. S4E1. Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars, star patterns, and planets. 4. Summary: Promethean Planet is the worlds largest interactive whiteboard community. This flipchart provides a quiz in the form of a Jeopardy Game. It is mostly multiple choice questions specific to planets, comets, space travel, and our moon. This is to test the knowledge of what the students have learned about the planets and the moon. 5. Enrichment Activities/Differentiation: Teacher could create a different Jeopardy Game for each different ability group and have them play the game in their respected group.