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Lesson 82 of 84 ยท Days and Seasons

Experiment

Why We Have Day and Night (Part 5)

What You'll Learn

Day and night happen because the Earth spins like a top. One full spin takes 24 hours!

Key Words

  • sun
  • moon

Materials Needed

  • compass
  • black paper
  • foil
  • scissors

Safety First

  • Be careful with scissors โ€” ask an adult for help if needed.
  • Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Look at the new words. Can you say each one?

Step 2 โ€” Do

Go outside at night with a grown-up and count the stars you see. Draw the brightest ones.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Use your senses to describe what you notice.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Write 1-2 sentences about what happened.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What causes day and night?