Objective: KWBAT use models to find evidence for the shape of Earth and begin to explain the location of stars in space
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Question 1
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Can you see the stars in the daytime?
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Question 2
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Can you see the sun in the night time?
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Question 3
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Can you see the sun and the other stars at the same time?
Part 2
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.
Earth Model 1 - Map
Earth Model 2 - Globe
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Question 4
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What is the shape of the Earth?
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Question 5
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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?
Part 3
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.