How we get day and night.

Wala: How we get day and night.

L.O: How can we explain the occurrence of day and night on Earth?

​- What do you notice about the Earth in this picture?

- What do you think is happening on the side of the Earth facing the Sun?

- What do you think is happening on the side of the Earth facing away from the Sun?

​STARTER.

Model day and night using globe and a torch.

​CLASS DISCUSSION

Key Points.

- The Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night.

- The Earth takes approximately 24 hours to complete one rotation.

- The side of the Earth facing the Sun experiences daytime, while the side facing away experiences night time.

- The rotation of the Earth creates the illusion of the Sun moving across the sky.

- Different parts of the Earth experience day and night at the same time due to the rotation.