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3. 4We suggest that students keep a journal to record their answers. 4It is critical for students to use writing skills to explain their answers. 4This week’s lesson consists of three activities each with several parts. 4Sample answers will follow each activity.

4. State Science Standard 6: V. Universe A. Characteristics of the Universe B. Motions of the Universe This week’s lessons are designed to reinforce: Click mouse for each new screen.

5. Part 1 The x shows where we live. Is it day or night? ______ Explain your answer. _____________________________ x

6. Part 2 Explain how earth’s rotation and revolution are different. ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________

7. Answers to Part 1 The area we live in is experiencing daytime. This part of the Earth is facing the direct light of the sun.

8. Answers to Part 2 Earth rotates or spins on its axis once every 24 hours causing day and night. The Earth revolves or travels around the sun once every 365 1/4 days and causes the seasons.