Day, Night and the Seasons

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Elementary · Grades K–5 · ages 5–10

Ten questions about Earth's spin and orbit and what they cause: why we have day and night, what causes the seasons, how long a year is, which direction the Sun rises, and what places near the equator are usually like.

What you'll practice

  • Rotation versus orbit and how long each takes
  • Why day and night happen
  • What causes the seasons
  • Seasonal patterns in the Northern Hemisphere
  • How long the Moon takes to go through its phases

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  1. 1

    How long does it take Earth to spin around once?

  2. 2

    How long does it take Earth to orbit the Sun once?

  3. 3

    Why do we have day and night?

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