Comparing the Sun, Moon, and Earth:

• Learning About the Sun
• Learning About the Moon
• Comparing the Sun, Moon, and Earth

Patterns in the Sun, Moon, and Earth System:

• Day and Night
• Shadows
• Seasons
• Tilt Causes Seasons
• Tides
• Phases of the Moon

Patterns in the Natural World

• Water Cycle Review
• The Sun in the Water Cycle
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
• Weather Symbols Review

Weather and Climate

• Sun’s Role
• What is Climate?
• Predicting Weather Using Maps
• Weather or Climate?

Changes to Earth’s Surface

• Geology Vocabulary
• Geology–Read to Learn
• Stream Tables
• Rapid Changes:  Day 1   Day 2   Centers

Soil

• Soil Lab
• Soil – Read to Understand
• Soil – Water Retention Lab

Formation of Sedimentary Rocks & Fossils

• How are Sedimentary Rocks Formed?
• Sedimentary Rocks Lab
• Fossil Formation
• Fossils and Past Environments

Renewable & Nonrenewable Resources

• Natural Resources
• How Can We Conserve Natural Resources?
• Fossil Fuel Formation

Alternative Energy

• Centers:  What are Some Alternative Energy Resources?
• Research:  Advantages and Disadvantages of Alternative Energy

Adaptations

• Behavioral Adaptations