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Wednesday 9/6 - PES 2.2: The Daily Pattern

Last updated 14 days ago
23 questions
Intro
1

Are the constellations (group of stars, dots) the same or different on each section of the artifact?

Go to the PES Simulation: https://learning.amplify.com/patternsofearthandsky/

Part 2
Setting up Our Investigation:
During today’s investigation, we will be tracking our constellation every 6 hours to see when it is visible in the sky. We’ll focus on one group of stars, the constellation Pegasus.

Click on the link to go to the PES Simulation: https://apps.learning.amplify.com/patternsofearthandsky/

DATA COLLECTION DIRECTIONS
  1. For each time, decide if the constellation is visible.
  2. Look at the System View and notice the position of the observer on Earth. Pick and record the image option that matches from the next page (Image A, B, C or D).

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Sept 1st 6:00 am: Is the constellation visible - can you see it in the sky?

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Sept 1st 6:00 am: Which picture shows the correct position of the Earth and the observer on the Earth at this time?

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Sept 1st Noon 12:00pm: Is the constellation visible - can you see it in the sky?

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Sept 1st 12:00 pm Noon: Which picture shows the correct position of the Earth and the observer on the Earth at this time?

Part 3
1

Sept 1st 6:00 pm: Is the constellation visible - can you see it in the sky?

1

Sept 1st 6:00 pm: Which picture shows the correct position of the Earth and the observer on the Earth at this time?

1

Sept 2nd Midnight 12:00 am: Is the constellation visible - can you see it in the sky?

1

Sept 2nd 12:00 am Midnight: Which picture shows the correct position of the Earth and the observer on the Earth at this time?

1

Sept 2nd 6:00 am: Is the constellation visible - can you see it in the sky?

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Sept 2nd 6:00 am: Which picture shows the correct position of the Earth and the observer on the Earth at this time?

1

Sept 2nd Noon 12:00 pm: Is the constellation visible - can you see it in the sky?

1

Sept 2nd 12:00 pm Noon: Which picture shows the correct position of the Earth and the observer on the Earth at this time?

1

Sept 2nd 6:00 pm: Is the constellation visible - can you see it in the sky?

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Sept 2nd 6:00 pm: Which picture shows the correct position of the Earth and the observer on the Earth at this time?

Part 4

Using Data in an Investigation

At what times could you see your constellation?
1

Could you see the constellation at Midnight 12:00 am?

1

Could you see the constellation at 6:00 am?

1

Could you see the constellation at Noon 12:00 pm?

1

Could you see the constellation at 6:00 pm?

1

What did you observe moving in Sky View?

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What did you observe moving in System View?

Part 5
1

If the sun and stars don’t move in space, why do the sun and stars look like they are moving in the sky?

Sentence starter: The sun and stars look like they are moving in the sky because the Earth is ____________

Question: What causes the daily pattern of when we see the sun and other stars?

1

If the Earth rotates (spins around) for one day, how many hours will have passed?