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Day and night on Earth

Day and night on Earth
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  • Day and night on Earth
  • Duration: 01:10
  • An explanation of day and night on Earth. Using a model/animation of the Earth and Sun, students are shown that while it is day time on one side of the Earth, it is night time on the other side. The rotation of the Earth is then shown, explaining the mechanism of day and night.
  • Subject:

    Science

       Topic:

    Phys: Solar System

  • Keywords: earth, sun, day, night, rotation
Ideas for use in class
  • A recap of a class demonstration in blackout showing how day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth. If it is not possible to do this demonstration, the clip could be used as an alternative. It also provides a useful link to the seasons and 24-hour day and night at the poles.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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