Carefully examine the artifact. Then, write down your observations below. What do you see? What do you notice?
What similarities (things that are the same) do you notice in the different sections of the artifact?
What differences do you notice in the different sections of the artifact?
If we went outside in the daytime, what do you think we would see in the sky? Would we see other stars? The sun?
In the daytime, we see ____
What do you think we would see in the sky in the nighttime? Would we see other stars? The sun?
In the nighttime, we see ____
How does the artifact show what we see in the sky in the daytime and nighttime?
The artifact shows we see ____
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 2 - Globe

What is the shape of the Earth?


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? Explain your answer
These images support the _______ model because _______
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.
Click on the link below and log in with google:
https://apps.learning.amplify.com/patternsofearthandsky/
When you move the Earth in the System View, what happens in the Sky View?
Turn on Daytime Star Positions using the control at the top. What did this do?
What happens when you press the play button in the upper right corner?
Where are the stars in space?
Think about the answer to the question.
Write (Type) your answer.