Discover how Earth’s rotation creates the cycle of day and night with an activity that build foundational understanding of Earth science.
- Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Daisy Space Science Explorer badge requirements.
Info Needed for Daisy Space Science: The sun looks like it moves across the sky because Earth is spinning. When we see the sun in the morning, our part of Earth is turning toward the light. At night, our part of Earth turns away from the sun. It looks like the sun has gone down. Shadows change during the day because the sun’s position in the sky changes.
Possible Projects
- Day and Night Globe (20–30 min) – Use a globe and flashlight to show how Earth’s rotation causes day and night.
- Day and Night Sensory Bins (25–35 min) – Create themed bins representing daytime and nighttime environments.
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