Math Lesson: Graphing Daylight Patterns
Created by Teacher(s): Jess Napolitano, Sustainable Jersey for Schools|Published on: October 1, 2024
Grades: 1
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Science, Mathematics
Duration: 50 minutes
Created by: New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: New Jersey
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students make predictions about, read, graph, and monitor patterns in the sky.
Inquire: Students model the movements of the Sun and Earth with a partner.
Investigate: Students listen to read aloud of The Reasons for Seasons by Gail Gibbons and analyze data showing daylight hours across different seasons.
Inspire: Students create a sundial to monitor the Sun’s movement.
Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.
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Jess Napolitano
Jess Napolitano has been teaching since 2009 and has 17 years of experience in elementary education. She teaches science, social studies, English language arts, mathematics, and health for third-grade students. Jess holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Early Childhood Education from Kean University and is a Google Certified Educator, National Geographic Certified Educator, and Starlab Planetarium Certified educator. She also serves as a technology leader, supporting STEM and computer science education through technology integration and professional development.
Sustainable Jersey for Schools
Sustainable Jersey is a network and movement of municipalities, schools and school districts working collectively to bring about a sustainable New Jersey. Acting with state agencies, non-profit organizations, foundations, academia and industry, Sustainable Jersey researches best practices for what communities could and should do to contribute to a sustainable future.
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