Earth and Space Systems
Virginia SOL 4.6.EMS
Investigate relationships among Earth, the moon, and the sun, including seasons, moon phases, and tides.
What students need to be able to do
- Describe the motions of Earth, the moon, and the sun.
- Explain the causes for Earth’s seasons.
- Explain the causes for the four major phases of the moon and their relationship to tide cycles.
- Describe the relative size, position, age, and makeup of Earth, the moon, and the sun.