Objective: KWBAT work as astronomers to explain patterns on the artifact by writing what they already know.
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CHAPTER QUESTION:
Why don’t we see a lot of stars during the daytime?
Modeling the Shape of the Earth
If we want to understand what we see in the sky, we should first decide how we will show Earth’s shape. For this, we can use models, which can help us share or show our ideas. Here are two models of Earth- a map and a globe.
Both the map and the globe show parts of the Earth - like its continents and oceans. However, the globe is round, like the real planet Earth, but the map is flat.
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Explore the Sim!
Answer the questions below as you explore the simulation. Remember, we’ll use this a LOT during the unit, so it’s okay if you find it confusing to use at first.
When you move the Earth in the System View, what happens in the Sky View?
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Turn on Daytime Star Positions using the control at the top. What did this do?
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What happens when you press the play button in the upper right corner?
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Can you see the stars in the daytime?
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Can you see the sun in the night time?
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Can you see the sun and the other stars at the same time?
Can you see the sun and the other stars at the same time?
A) Yes, you see the sun and the other stars at the same time.
B) No, you cannot see the sun and the other stars at the same time.
Can you see the stars in the daytime?
A) Yes
B) No
Can you see the sun in the night time?
A) Yes
B) No
Can you see the sun and the other stars at the same time?
A) Yes, you see the sun and the other stars at the same time.
B) No, you cannot see the sun and the other stars at the same time.
What is the shape of the Earth?
A) Circle
B) Sphere
The three photographs below were taken in outer space and show three different views of the Earth. Which model of Earth do these images support (looks like) - the globe or the map?