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Teacher Page We suggest that students keep a journal to record their answers. It is critical for students to use writing skills to explain their answers. This week’s lesson consists of three activities each with several parts. Sample answers will follow each activity.
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State Science Standard 6: V. Universe
A. Characteristics of the Universe
B. Motions of the Universe
This week’s lessons are designed to reinforce: Click mouse for each new screen.
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Part 1 The x shows where
we live. Is it day
or night? ______
Explain your answer.
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_____________________________ x
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Part 2 Explain how earth’s rotation and revolution are different.
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Answers to
Part 1 The area we live in is experiencing daytime. This part of the Earth is facing the direct light of the sun.
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Answers to
Part 2 Earth rotates or spins on its axis once
every 24 hours causing day and night.
The Earth revolves or travels around
the sun once every 365 1/4 days and
causes the seasons.