Daily Patterns of the Sun and Stars
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Objective
I can explain the daily patterns of the sun and stars and how they relate to time.
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Practice
7 questions
Explain what causes day and night on Earth.
Describe the difference between the Earth's rotation and its revolution.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how the rotation of the Earth affects the appearance of the sun in the sky throughout the day. Include details about day and night in your explanation. Describe how the revolution of the Earth around the sun contributes to the changing positions of the stars in the night sky over the course of a year. ”
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