Day/Night (Rotation)
Students will model the rotation of the earth to learn about day and night (a solar day). They will use toy tops the observe rotation around an axis point. They will make a paper model of the earth and the sun and will rotate the earth to simulate day and night.
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Background Content
Teacher Professional Development
Classroom Implementation
The following videos were filmed during lesson implementation by teachers in the Orange County Cohort. Please feel free to use these videos to better visualize how the lessons can look in an actual classroom setting. Note that we do not intend for you to try to recreate the lessons exactly as you see them here.
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1. Explore Part A
2. Explore Part B
3. Explore Part C
4. Evaluate