DISCUSS:
How do we know the Earth is moving, and not the Sun?
DISCUSS:
How fast is the Earth spinning? (How many miles or kilometers an hour?)
DISCUSS:
Look at the "Wonder" column of your class See-Think-Wonder chart.
Grade 5
Earth & Space Patterns
Day, Night, & Earth's Rotation
5-ESS1-2
Earth Map printout | Print 30 copies |
Sun Model printout | Print 15 copies |
Crayons
One needs to be yellow to color the Sun and the other should be a dark color such as purple, blue, or black.
Colored pencils or markers will also work.
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Details
60 crayons
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Scissors
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30 pairs |
Sticker Labels (1" x 3")
Tape also works. We prefer stickers because they are easier to distribute in a classroom.
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120 labels
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We suggest students work in pairs. Homeschool students will need a partner for the activity.
All students will be standing up and spinning in place throughout the activity with a place to view their paper Sun model. We find that placing the Sun model on a desk and standing about a foot behind the desk works well.
If you have a lamp or bright light, you can also use this as a model for the Sun. Just remind students NOT to look directly at the bulb.
Grade 5
Earth & Space Patterns
Day, Night, & Earth's Rotation
5-ESS1-2
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