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
- 1Why is it dark at night and bright during the day?
- 2How does the sun seem to move across the sky during the day?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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