---
title: "S2E2: Sun and Moon Patterns (Georgia Science standard)"
code: S2E2
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science, S2E2
subject: science
grades:
  - grade-2
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# S2E2: Sun and Moon Patterns

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to develop an understanding of the patterns of the sun and the moon and the sun's effect on Earth.

- Subject: Science
- Appears in: Grade 2, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/science/grade-2.md

## Expectations

- **S2E2.a**: Plan and carry out an investigation to determine the effect of the position of the sun in relation to a fixed object on Earth at various times of the day.
- **S2E2.b**: Design and build a structure that demonstrates how shadows change throughout the day.
- **S2E2.c**: Represent data in tables and/or graphs of the length of the day and night to recognize the change in seasons.
- **S2E2.d**: Use data from personal observations to describe, illustrate, and predict how the appearance of the moon changes over time in a pattern.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.