Rotation vs. Revolution & Shadows

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What is rotation?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis. For example, the Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is revolution?

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Revolution is the movement of one object around another object. For example, the Earth revolves around the Sun once every 365 days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What direction does the sun rise?

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The sun rises in the east.

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What direction does the sun set?

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The sun sets in the west.

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What happens to shadows in the morning?

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In the morning, shadows are long and point towards the west.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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What happens to shadows at noon?

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At noon, shadows are short because the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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What happens to shadows when the sun is high in the sky?

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When the sun is high in the sky, shadows become shorter.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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What season is the northern hemisphere experiencing when it is winter?

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When it is winter in the northern hemisphere, the southern hemisphere is experiencing summer.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

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It takes about 365 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the relationship between the sun's position and shadow length?

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As the sun rises higher in the sky, shadows become shorter.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2