Access Point #: SC.4.E.5.Su.3

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Recognize that Earth is always turning (rotating).
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Number: SC.4.E.5.Su.3
Category: Supported
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Big Idea: Earth in Space and Time : Humans continue to explore Earth's place in space. Gravity and energy influence the formation of galaxies, including our own Milky Way Galaxy, stars, the Solar System, and Earth. Humankind's need to explore continues to lead to the development of knowledge and understanding of our Solar System.

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5020050: Science - Grade Four
7720050: Access Science Grade 4

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Taking a Voyage Away from Home:

In this printable lesson, K-2 Students create a model of the Sun and Earth. They also put together a simple puzzle of the solar system.

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What Makes Day and Night? The Earth's Rotation:

In part one of this activity, students are introduced to day and night through a whole class reading. In the second part of this lesson, a kinesthetic modeling of day and night allows students to experience the spinning Earth and the day/night cycle.

Type: Lesson Plan

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