Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand the concept of Earth rotation around the sun.

Materials and Prep

• Globe or a ball
• Flashlight
• Clear space for movement

Activities

1. Begin by explaining to the student that the Earth rotates around the sun and that this rotation causes day and night.

2. Show the student the globe or ball and ask them to identify the sun and the Earth.

3. Hold the flashlight as the sun and shine it on the globe, representing sunlight.

4. Slowly rotate the globe while explaining that this represents the Earth rotating around the sun.

5. Point out how different parts of the globe receive sunlight at different times, causing day and night.

6. Have the student take turns rotating the globe and shining the flashlight to reinforce the concept.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "The Earth moves around the sun, just like how we move around in a circle on a merry-go-round."
• "When it's daytime where we live, it's nighttime on the other side of the Earth."
• "The sun gives us light and warmth during the day."
• "The Earth takes a whole day to complete one rotation around the sun."
• "When it's nighttime, the sun is shining on a different part of the Earth."