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Proud to be part of LJMU,
in partnership with the Faulkes Telescope Project

 

On Earth, night follows day and day follows night. But why?

Complete this fun investigation to find out!

By the end of this activity you will:

  • Have made a model of the Earth and the Sun
  • Have used your model to investigate why we have sunrise, day-time, sunset, and night-time 
  • Be able to explain why we have day and night

To complete this activity you will need: 

  • Some play-doh or modelling clay
  • A pencil
  • A torch
  • A partner to help you
  • Paper and pencils
Approx Duration
15 - 30 mins

 

Have a go!

  • Work through the slides below to complete the investigation.
  • Click on the arrows at the bottom right to view the slides in full-screen mode.
  • Use the arrows either side of the slide number to navigate through the slides.
  • Read the text and answer any questions that appear on the screen.
  • Have a pen and paper ready to make notes and record your results.

A diagram of the Earth rotating around its axis and orbiting the Sun. A torch shining on a model of the Earth. The model is stuck onto a pencil that is spinning.

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