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Lesson 69 of 84 · Days and Seasons
ExperimentThe Moon Orbits Earth (Part 4)
What You'll Learn
A solar eclipse happens when the moon moves between the Earth and the sun.
Key Words
- day
- night
Materials Needed
- black paper
- foil
- scissors
- flashlight
Safety First
- Be careful with scissors — ask an adult for help if needed.
- Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.
- Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Look at the picture and read the labels.
Step 2 — Do
Draw the sun, Earth, and moon. Use arrows to show which way they move.
Step 3 — Observe
Draw a picture of what you observe.
Step 4 — Record
Share your results with a partner.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3How long does it take Earth to go around the sun?