Rockets and How They Work (Part 3)

What You'll Learn

Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours, causing day and night. The side facing the sun experiences day, while the opposite side experiences night.

Key Words

asteroid
comet
galaxy

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours, causing day and night. The side facing the sun experiences day, while the opposite side experiences night.

Step 2 — Do

Build your model using the materials provided.

Step 3 — Observe

Draw a picture of what you observe.

Step 4 — Record

Answer the questions based on your data.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What causes moon phases?