Earth's Orbit Around the Sun
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I can create a model to show how Earth orbits the Sun.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:38
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
5 questions
What does the red line on the Styrofoam ball represent in the model?
In the model, what does the wooden rod represent?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how the tilt of the Earth's axis affects the amount of sunlight received in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres as the Earth orbits the Sun. Use the terms 'summer,' 'winter,' and 'equal light' in your explanation.”
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