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- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students discover that it is the tilt of the earth's axis that results in the seasons. They clarify common misconceptions about the earth's orbit around the sun. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students are part of a model showing how the Earth's rotation creates what we see as a sunrise and sunset every 24 hours. They explain how and why different parts of the Earth have sunlight at different times. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 3rd
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Students discover that the Earth rotates on its axis in a cyclical fashion. They examine how this rotation results in day and night. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 9th
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Students complete a unit of lessons regarding building a more complete earth model. They calculate the circumference of a sphere, locate specific positions on a map or globe using coordinates, and write summaries of the earth's apparent shape. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students identify the five parts of the Earth and develop a list of all the planets. Using the internet, they complete a handout about the solar system. They practice navigating through websites and using the mouse and scroll bar. They discuss any questions they might have. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the topic of the Earth's rotation, revolution, and orbit. They observe teacher-led demonstrations, explore various websites, write journal entries, conduct a demonstration of why Earth experiences day and night, and create a PowerPoint presentation. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students examine the effects of the Earth's rotation and revolution on life and climate. Using a paper wad around a pencil and moving it around a light bulb, they observe the effects of the planet's revolution around the sun. Students write essays explaining the effects of revolution and slant on the temperatures and seasons of the Earth. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students investigate the Earth's rotation and revolution and the moon's orbit around the Earth. They participate in a class discussion about how night and day occur, and take notes. Next, they watch a video about the solar system and take a quiz. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students explore the Earth and its rotation. Volunteers model the sun-Earth system to demonstrate that the Earth rotates around the sun. In groups, students simulate "traveling" around the sun and discuss when it is night and day. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students experience and study a model showing how the Earth's rotation creates what we see as a sunrise and sunset every twenty-four hours. They explain how and why different parts of the Earth have sunlight at different times. Full Review »
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