Solar Kit
Ohio Learning Standards
K.ESS.2: The moon, sun and stars can be observed at different times of the day or night.
5.ESS.2: The sun is one of many stars that exist in the universe.
5.ESS.3: Most of the cycles and patterns of motion between the Earth and sun are predictable.
7.ESS.4: The relative patterns of motion and positions of Earth, moon and sun cause solar and lunar eclipses, tides and phases of the moon.

Next Generation Science Standards
1-ESS1-1: Use observations of the sun, moon and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
MS-ESS1-1: Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.

Activity 1 - Light from the Sun
Ohio Learning Standards
1.ESS.1: The sun is the principal source of energy.

Next Generation Science Standards
K-PS3-1: Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth's surface.

Activity 2 - Create a Corona
Ohio Learning Standards
2.PS.1: Forces change the motion of an object.
8.PS.2: Forces can act to change the motion of objects.

Next Generation Science Standards
3-PS2-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.

Activity 3 - The Sun is a Dynamic Magnet
Ohio Learning Standards
3.PS.3: Heat, electrical energy, light, sound and magnetic energy are forms of energy

Next Generation Science Standards
3-PS2-3: Ask questions to determine cause and effect relationships of electrical or magnetic interactions between two objects not in contact with each other.

While specific Ohio Science Learning Standards do not directly address scientific observation, the overarching student-centered goals for ALL grade levels include helping students to:
 Experience excitement, interest and motivation to learn about phenomena in the natural and physical world.
 Manipulate, test, explore, predict, question, observe and make sense of the natural and physical world.
 Reflect on science as a way of knowing; on processes, concepts and institutions of science; and on their own process of learning about phenomena.
 Think of themselves as science learners and develop an identity as someone who knows about, uses and sometimes contributes to science.

In this box, your child will also find opportunities to write down their scientific findings in their workbook and connect to digital learning resources through COSI Connects. This will allow them to reach English Language Arts, Technology and Digital Literacy Learning standards. Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
K-2.ICT.3.b.: Use visuals found in digital learning tools and resources to clarify and add to knowledge.
W.K.2: Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/ explanatory texts that name what is being written about and supply some information about the topic.
W.1.8: With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
W.2.8: Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
K-2.ST.2.a.: Communicate and collaborate using several digital methods.

3rd through 5th Grade
3-5.ICT.1.a.: With guidance, identify and use digital learning tools or resources to support planning, implementing and reflecting upon a defined task.
W.3-5.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
3-5.ICT.4.d.: Produce and publish information appropriate for a target audience using digital learning tools and resources.

6th through 8th Grade
6-8.ICT.4.b.: Select and use a variety of media formats to communicate information to a target audience.