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Lesson 33 of 84 · Days and Seasons
ExperimentPatterns in the Night Sky (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
The sun is much bigger than Earth. Over a million Earths could fit inside the sun!
Key Words
- shadow
- telescope
Materials Needed
- markers
- string
- tape
- pencil
- ruler
Safety First
- Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.
- Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read the introduction. What is this lesson about?
Step 2 — Do
Use a flashlight and a ball to show how the Earth's spin creates day and night.
Step 3 — Observe
Look for something that changed. What is it?
Step 4 — Record
Circle the correct answer on your worksheet.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Why does the moon look different each night?