π Topic Summary
Day and night are caused by the Earth spinning around, like a top! π As the Earth spins, different parts of it face the Sun. The part facing the Sun has daylight, while the part facing away from the Sun experiences night. It takes about 24 hours for the Earth to make one complete spin, which is why we have a day and a night.
Imagine you're holding a ball (that's Earth!) and shining a flashlight on it (that's the Sun!). Only one side of the ball is lit up at a time. As you turn the ball, different sides get the light. That's how day and night work!
π Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word to its definition:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Earth |
A. The time when it is dark |
| 2. Sun |
B. The star that gives us light and heat |
| 3. Day |
C. The planet we live on |
| 4. Night |
D. To spin around |
| 5. Rotate |
E. The time when it is bright |
βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Use these words to fill in the blanks: Sun, Earth, Night, Day, Rotate
The ______ is a star that gives us light. The ______ spins or ______ which causes ____ and ____.
π‘ Part C: Critical Thinking
If the Earth stopped spinning, what do you think would happen to day and night? π€ Explain your answer.