Planet Earth and Beyond · Physical Systems

Day, Night, and Seasons

Exploring how the rotation and tilt of the Earth create cycles of light and temperature.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is it dark at night and bright during the day?
  2. 2How does the sun seem to move across the sky during the day?
  3. 3Why are the days longer in the summer than in the winter?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Planet Earth in spaceNCCA: Primary - Weather
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Local and Global Connections
Unit: Planet Earth and Beyond
Period: Physical Systems

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