They continue to rotate, simulating dusk, midnight, and sunrise. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions. Students plus a light bulb form a model of the earth and sun. 5.6 - Science concepts . The student knows that some change occurs in cycles.
Students model one day - a single earth rotation.
The night sky is not only a compass, but also a clock. First, students must find either or both Cassiopeia and the Big Dipper asterism in order to locate Polaris, the North Star. The student use scientific methods during field and laboratory investigations. Part 3 Students report their Star Clock experience. The student knows how to use a variety of tools and methods to conduct science inquiry.