The Rotation & Revolution of Earth

Enjoying another glorious sunset got me thinking about how the sun will soon be disappearing below the western horizon to just reappear up over the opposite eastern horizon hours from now. But where does it go when it disappears? Why do we have day and night, and seasons, and what's the deal with shadows?? Let’s find out together in this episode all about Earth’s motion!

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IN THIS EPISODE:
-Earth's Models
-Earth's Revolution
-Apparent Motion
-Earth's Rotation
-Shadows
-Seasons

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SCIENCE STANDARDS:
NGSS
5-ESS1-2
Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky. Examples of patterns could include the position and motion of Earth with respect to the sun and selected stars that are visible only in particular months. Assessment does not include causes of seasons.

TEKS
SCI.3.8.C
Earth and space. The student knows there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in the sky. The student is expected to: construct models that demonstrate the relationship of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, including orbits and positions
SCI.4.8.C
Earth and space. The student knows that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among the Sun, Earth, and Moon system. The student is expected to: collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in shadows, seasons, and the observable appearance of the Moon over time.
SCI.5.8.C
Earth and space. The student knows that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among the Sun, Earth, and Moon system. The student is expected to: demonstrate that Earth rotates on its axis once approximately every 24 hours causing the day/night cycle and the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky

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