5th Grade Science - Reveal patterns of change in graphical displays

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A series of photographs of a 1-meter stick and shadow were taken throughout the day. Students analyzed the photos and recorded the data in the table below. What pattern(s) are revealed about the length of the shadow in the provided data?

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The images below represent a diagram of the Moon phases and a graphical representation of the percentage of visible Moon in April 2008. Based on this information, what type of Moon would most likely be visible in May around the 20th?

Screen shot 2020 06 30 at 3.21.33 pm Cartoon of Moon-Earth Orbit, illustrating the phases of the moon. The
cartoon is labeled Moon-Earth-Sun as viewed from above our solar system. The
Earth sits in the center of eight images of the moon at different places in
the lunar cycle. To the right the Sun shines on the Moon Earth system.

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The image below is a graph that follows the pattern of the Moon phases and presents a visual representation of how much of the Moon is visible during April 2008.

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About what percentage of Moon should be visible on the first of the next month based on the patterns of the Moon phases?

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Mrs. Sweeterman's class is investigating shadows today in the science lab. She hands out a task card, a sheet of large white paper, a cup, and a flashlight to each group. They take turns holding the flashlight in various positions to observe the shadow made by the cup on paper. When all of the students finished their observations, the class discussed the shadows they made and how the amount of light impacted the size of the shadows. Their observations are documented below.

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What caused the shadow to change during the investigation?

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The images below represent a diagram of the Moon phases and a graphical representation of the percentage of visible Moon in April 2008. Based on this information, what type of Moon is visible from the 5th to the 7th of the month?

Screen shot 2020 06 30 at 3.21.33 pm Cartoon of Moon-Earth Orbit, illustrating the phases of the moon. The
cartoon is labeled Moon-Earth-Sun as viewed from above our solar system. The
Earth sits in the center of eight images of the moon at different places in
the lunar cycle. To the right the Sun shines on the Moon Earth system.

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What pattern does this graphic represent?

Cartoon of Moon-Earth Orbit, illustrating the phases of the moon. The
cartoon is labeled Moon-Earth-Sun as viewed from above our solar system. The
Earth sits in the center of eight images of the moon at different places in
the lunar cycle. To the right the Sun shines on the Moon Earth system.

Source of Graphic: https://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/questions/question3.html

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The image below is a graph that follows the pattern of the Moon phases and presents a visual representation of how much of the Moon is visible during the month.

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What pattern can be observed throughout the month?

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Antwon researched the lengths of day and night in different parts of the world on the same day. He created a data table to display the number of daylight hours a specific latitude received on the same day (November 8th). What pattern(s) does the data table reveal about the length of day and night?

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The chart below lists the major constellations in the Northern Hemisphere during each season.

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Why do the constellations change in each column?

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Why is half of the Earth dark and the other half white in this diagram?

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Source of diagram: The Victoria State Education and Training Department

Reveal patterns of change in graphical displays

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