2. Brenda Rone and Susan Gentry Hazelwood School District

3. Teacher Page 4 We suggest that students keep a journal. 4 It is critical for students to use writing skills to explain answers. When you see this symbol students should use their journals. 4 Click to go to a new slide.

4. This lesson is designed to reinforce: State Science Standard 6 V Universe A. Characteristics of the Universe B. Motions of the Universe C. Tools of Space Exploration

5. B. Motions of the Universe Activity 1

6. Did you know the Earth is moving all the time? Can you describe two ways the Earth moves? Welcome to planet Earth.

7. Did you say: 1. Earth travels around the sun. Earth travels in a path, or orbit, around the sun. It takes Earth about 365 days (one year) to make a complete trip around the sun. We call this…...(click) revolution

8. Did you say: 2. The Earth spins. The Earth spins on its axis. It takes 24 hours for Earth to make one complete turn. We call this spin……(click) rotation

9. Earth’s rotation causes day and night. Why is this side having daylight? Click for answer. Why is this side having night? Click for answer. This side of Earth is having daylight because it is facing the sun. This side of Earth is having night because it is away from the sun. Now, in your own words, explain why we have day and night. End