Orbit and Spin - New Horizons

Orbit and spin Overview: A whole-body activity that explores the relative sizes, distances, Orbit , and spin of the Sun, Earth, and moon . Target Grade Level: 3-5 Estimated Duration: 2 40-minute sessions Learning Goals: Students will be able compare the relative sizes of the Sun, moon , and Earth. contrast the distance between the moon and Earth to the distance between the Sun and Earth. differentiate between the motions of Orbit and spin . demonstrate the spins of the Earth and the moon , as well as the orbits of the Earth around the Sun, and the moon around the Earth. Standards Addressed: Benchmarks (AAAS, 1993) The Physical Setting, 4A: The Universe, 4B: The EarthNational Science Education Standards (NRC, 1996) Physical Science, Standard B: Position and motion of objects Earth and Space Science, Standard D: Objects in the sky, Changes in Earth and sky Table of Contents: Background Page 1 Materials and Procedure 5 What I Science Journal Page 15 Earth Picture 16

of the Sun, Earth, and Moon; the relative distances between the Sun, Earth, and Moon, and the orbit and spin of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. Students will assemble the Earth spin and Moon orbit student pages. Throughout the lesson, students will record thoughts and draw pictures in …

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