Standard #: SC.4.E.5.3


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Recognize that Earth revolves around the Sun in a year and rotates on its axis in a 24-hour day.


General Information

Subject Area: Science
Grade: 4
Body of Knowledge: Earth and Space Science
Big Idea: Earth in Space and Time - Humans continue to explore Earth's place in space. Gravity and energy influence the formation of galaxies, including our own Milky Way Galaxy, stars, the Solar System, and Earth. Humankind's need to explore continues to lead to the development of knowledge and understanding of our Solar System.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Content Complexity Rating: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts - More Information
Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved
Assessed: Yes

Related Courses

Course Number1111 Course Title222
5020050: Science - Grade Four (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
7720050: Access Science Grade 4 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))


Related Access Points

Access Point Number Access Point Title
SC.4.E.5.In.3 Recognize that Earth revolves around the Sun.
SC.4.E.5.Su.3 Recognize that Earth is always turning (rotating).
SC.4.E.5.Pa.3 Identify morning, noon, and night.


Related Resources

Educational Games

Name Description
Astro Adventure (Earth, Space and Beyond)

This is a series of interactive modules on Engineering Interact, a free resource developed by the University of Cambridge Engineering department. It is a great whole group, small group, or individual interactive activity to explain a variety of concepts related to the solar system, including the rotation of the earth, what gives us our calendar, what causes the changes in seasons, how the planets are classified, and the phases of the moon.

Taking a Voyage Away from Home In this printable lesson, K-2 Students create a model of the Sun and Earth. They also put together a simple puzzle of the solar system.

Lesson Plans

Name Description
What Makes Day and Night? The Earth's Rotation

In part one of this activity, students are introduced to day and night through a whole class reading. In the second part of this lesson, a kinesthetic modeling of day and night allows students to experience the spinning Earth and the day/night cycle.

How do Earth's Rotation and Revolution Work?

This lesson demonstrates how the earth rotates creating nights and days. It also demonstrates the revolution of the earth around the sun. The earth and the sun's movements are connected.

Original Student Tutorials

Name Description
Earth In Motion Part2: Rotation

Explore how Earth rotates (spins) on its axis as it moves through space in this interactive tutorial.

Earth in Motion Part 1: Revolution

Explore how Earth revolves around the Sun in this interactive tutorial.

This is part 1 in a two-part series. Click  to open Part 2.

Text Resource

Name Description
Interesting Earth Questions and Answers

In this resource scientist Dr. Marc answers 6 interesting questions about space technology, the Earth and the Moon. There is an option to have Dr. Marc read the answers by simply clicking on the speaker icon beside each question.

Virtual Manipulative

Name Description
Earth in Motion: Seasons

Seasons, the periodic climate changes that occur throughout the year, are the result of Earth orbiting around the Sun, and the tilt of its axis. A variety of climate changes occur throughout the world; some have extreme changes in temperature, while others have rainy and dry seasons, yet little change in temperature.

Student Resources

Original Student Tutorials

Name Description
Earth In Motion Part2: Rotation:

Explore how Earth rotates (spins) on its axis as it moves through space in this interactive tutorial.

Earth in Motion Part 1: Revolution:

Explore how Earth revolves around the Sun in this interactive tutorial.

This is part 1 in a two-part series. Click  to open Part 2.

Text Resource

Name Description
Interesting Earth Questions and Answers:

In this resource scientist Dr. Marc answers 6 interesting questions about space technology, the Earth and the Moon. There is an option to have Dr. Marc read the answers by simply clicking on the speaker icon beside each question.

Virtual Manipulative

Name Description
Earth in Motion: Seasons:

Seasons, the periodic climate changes that occur throughout the year, are the result of Earth orbiting around the Sun, and the tilt of its axis. A variety of climate changes occur throughout the world; some have extreme changes in temperature, while others have rainy and dry seasons, yet little change in temperature.



Parent Resources

Educational Game

Name Description
Astro Adventure (Earth, Space and Beyond):

This is a series of interactive modules on Engineering Interact, a free resource developed by the University of Cambridge Engineering department. It is a great whole group, small group, or individual interactive activity to explain a variety of concepts related to the solar system, including the rotation of the earth, what gives us our calendar, what causes the changes in seasons, how the planets are classified, and the phases of the moon.



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