When we study the solar system, we like to take a closer look at Earth and how unique it is when compared to the other planets. While doing this, we investigate the difference between Earth’s rotation & revolution. Over the years, I was always amazed at how often students got the two concepts confused. I guess it doesn’t help that both words start with “r.” In this post, you will find several activity sheets, a slideshow, and guided notes to help you teach your students Earth’s Rotation & Revolution. Throw in a couple of educational videos and you have the makings of a dynamic lesson or two!
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This slideshow is 33 slides long and will help you teach your student all about rotation and revolution, indirect and direct sunlight, what causes seasons, what causes day and night, and the difference between solstices and equinoxes. Using the information in this slideshow, you student will be able to complete the activities below with ease.
*If you are looking for the PowerPoint version of this slideshow, it can be downloaded in our Rotation & Revolution Pack.
Scaffolding notes are one of the best tools used by science teachers during lectures about new material. In the end, students are left with an awesome pair of notes for upcoming tests. During class, students are engaged and paying attention. Perfect addition to science notebooks! The notes follow the slideshow seamlessly.
There are three worksheets offered in this set of Rotation and Revolution Worksheets. One is a cut & paste activity sheet, another a venn diagram, and the last one is great for testing comprehension.
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