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Math Lesson: Graphing Daylight Patterns

Created by Teacher(s): Jess Napolitano, Sustainable Jersey for Schools|Updated: October 22, 2024
Lesson Plan Grades k-2 Created by New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers

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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. 
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Subjects: Science, Mathematics
Duration: 50 minutes
Region: New Jersey

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