Standards+for+Learning

**3.1.1.** Conclude an inquiry-based research process by sharing new understandings and reflecting on the learning
 * Standards for the 21st-Century Learner**
 * Learners Use Skills, Resources, and Tools To:**
 * 1.1.6** Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
 * 1.4.3** Seek appropriate help when it is needed.
 * 2.1.1** Continue an inquiry-based research process by applying critical-thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge in order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new knowledge.

Explain that the earth is part of a larger system that includes the sun, planets, various moons and other smaller objects. Observe that the sun appears in different locations in the sky during the day. Observe that the shape of the moon appears a little different each day, but looks the same again about every four weeks.
 * Indiana Academic Standard - Grade 3**
 * Core Standard 4 Earth and Space Science**
 * 3.3.1** Observe and describe the apparent motion of the sun and moon over a time span of one day.
 * 3.3.4** Observe and describe that the moon looks a little different every day, but looks the same again about every four weeks.
 * 3.6.3** Explain how a model of something is different from the real thing but can be used to learn something about the real thing.
 * 3.6.4** Take, record, and display counts and simple measurements of things over time, such as plant or student growth.
 * 3.6.5** Observe that and describe how some changes are very slow and some are very fast and that some of these changes may be hard to see and/or record.


 * Indiana Academic Standard - Grade 5**
 * Science**
 * 5.1** Students work collaboratively to carry out investigations. They observe and make accurate measurements, increase their use of tools and instruments, record data in journals, and communicate results through chart, graph, written, and verbal forms. Students repeat investigations, explain inconsistencies, and design projects.
 * Listening and Speaking**
 * 5.7.1** Comprehension: Ask questions that seek information not already discussed. (Core Standard)on of objects that are moving very rapidly or are hardly moving.
 * 5.7.4** Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication: Select a focus, organizational structure, and point of view for an oral presentation. (Core Standard)


 * Information Fluency Literacies Addressed**
 * Media Literacy -** the ability to critically evaluate media, use media, and produce one's own communication through the use of visual and audio media.
 * Visual Literacy -** the ability to understand and use images.
 * Information Literacy** - be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.