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Lesson 57 of 84 · Space
ExperimentDwarf Planets and Pluto (Part 3)
What You'll Learn
Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours, causing day and night. The side facing the sun experiences day, while the opposite side experiences night.
Key Words
- moon phase
- eclipse
- nebula
Materials Needed
- markers
- string
- tape
- pencil
- ruler
Safety First
- Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Look at the vocabulary words and write a definition for each in your own words.
Step 2 — Do
Use a flashlight, a large ball, and a small ball to model eclipses. Show both a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse.
Step 3 — Observe
Use your senses (except taste) to describe what you notice.
Step 4 — Record
Write a summary of your findings in 3-5 sentences.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What causes the seasons?