The rotation of Earth causes patterns of day and night

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Author's Instructions

Investigation Question

Why do we have day and night on Earth?

Model Observation

Draw the Sun and Earth. Show where it is day and where it is night.

(blank drawing box)

Label the Model

Label these parts on your drawing:

  • Sun
  • Earth
  • Day side
  • Night side
  • Arrow showing Earth’s rotation

What Do You Notice?

What happens to different parts of Earth as it rotates?

Conclusion

Explain why Earth experiences day and night.