Science PACK-SCI-5 · WS-SCI-5-01
Sun and Moon Journal
Sky Patterns and Space — Observing patterns in the sky
📝 Directions: Track the sun's position and shadows, then observe the moon for four nights!
Part A: Sun Observation ️

Track where the sun is in the sky at different times. Never look directly at the sun!

TimeWhere is the sun?
(low/middle/high)		Where are the shadows?
(long/medium/short)		Draw the shadows
Morning (8 AM)
Midday (12 PM)
Afternoon (4 PM)
Part B: What I Noticed
  1. The sun rises in the ___________ (direction).
  2. At noon, the sun is ___________ in the sky.
  3. The sun sets in the ___________ (direction).
  4. When the sun is low, shadows are ___________.
  5. When the sun is high, shadows are ___________.
Part C: Moon Phase Journal

Look at the moon for 4 nights. Draw what you see!

Night 1
Date: ___

Night 2
Date: ___

Night 3
Date: ___

Night 4
Date: ___

Did the moon look the same each night? _______________

Orlando School Supply · Grade 1 · WS-SCI-5-01 · Sky Patterns and Space · For classroom and home use