Demonstrate that Earth rotates on its axis about every 24 hours causing day/night and changes in shadows and Sun’s apparent position.
For Grade 5, this standard focuses on Earth’s Rotation & Patterns and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
The intent of 5.9 is to move students from guided examples to independent work with Earth’s Rotation & Patterns.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 5.9.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Earth’s Rotation & Patterns, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 5.9.
Standard 5.9 describes the essential skills and understandings for Earth’s Rotation & Patterns in Grade 5. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
