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Modeling Day and Night

In this activity (on page 1 of the PDF), learners make a "mini-globe" to investigate the causes of day and night on our planet. This is an introductory activity in a guide related to the science of sleep and daily rhythms. This lesson guide includes background information, information about cooperative learning, setup and management tips, extensions and handouts....

Keywords:: Social Sciences, Moon and Sun, Orbit, Biological Science, NSDL, Sun, Rotation, Physics, Conducting Investigations, Sleep, Geometry, Health/Medicine, Chemistry, Earth Structure, General, Data Representation, Space Science, Day, Data Analysis, Science and Society, Life Science, Physical Science, Geoscience, Communicating Results, Mathematics, Motion and Forces, Night, Data Collection, Time Zones, Gathering Data, General Science, Solid Geometry, Earth, Human Body, Data Analysis and Probability, Days, Rotation Motion, Education, Formulating Explanations