RPSEC Student Programs for
South Carolina & Georgia Schools

South Carolina Schools

Georgia Schools

Grade 4: SCSS 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
Grade 8: SCSS 4.5, 4.9

Grade 4 Science
Astronomy
Standard 4-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties, movements, and locations of objects in the solar system. (Earth Science)

Indicators:
3.3 Explain how the Sun affects Earth.
3.4 Explain how the tilt of Earth’s axis and the revolution around the Sun results in the seasons of the year.
3.5 Explain how the rotation of Earth results in day and night.

Grade 8 Science
Astronomy: Earth and Space Systems
Standard 8-4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics, structure, and predictable motions of celestial bodies. (Earth Science)

Indicators:
4.5 Explain how the tilt of the Earth’s axis affects the length of the day and the amount of heating on Earth’s surface, thus causing the seasons of the year.
4.9 Recall the Sun’s position in the universe, the shapes and composition of galaxies, and the distance measurement unit (light year) needed to identify star and galaxy locations.

Grade 4: S4E1 a, b, c
Grade 6: S6E1 d,f

Grade 4 Science
Astronomy
S4E1: Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars, star patterns, and planets.

Indicators:
a. Recognize the physical attributes of stars in the night sky such as number, size, color and patterns.
b. Compare the similarities and differences of planets to the stars in appearance, position, and number in the night sky.
c. Explain why the pattern of stars in a constellation stays the same, but a planet can be seen in different locations at different times.

Grade 6 Science
S6E1: Students will explore current scientific views of the universe and how those views evolved.

Indicators:
d. Explain the motion of objects in the day/night sky in terms of relative position.
f. Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors.