Length of Day/Night on Planet Earth
Added: 06 Sep 2016
Contributor:
Scoilnet
Resource type:
Presentation
/
Simulation
An excellent animation on the length of day and night as the Earth rotates about it's axis. Students can also see how seasons are formed by viewing the Earth orbiting around the sun. Students can click on each month to view the position of the Earth orbiting the sun.
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Science
Strand: 02. Earth and Space
Strand unit: 04. Model of Earth-Sun-Moon System
Suggestions for use: An excellent animation for higher ability groups to use within your science lesson to discuss how seasons, days and nights happen.
Key Skills:
- Being Creative
- Communicating
- Managing Information and Thinking
- Working with Others
