Earth's rotation resources

Students plot the positions for three different stars at three different times during the evening. Students use this information to answer questions about star movement around the South Celestial Pole.

Students are asked four short questions that explore their understanding of the Earth's rotation, Earth's revolution, and seasons.

Students answer two multiple-choice questions about star movement during an evening and star colour and temperature.

Students are provided with two star maps as seen from Wellington at two different times of the year. Students are asked to explain why the stars on the map appear in different parts of the sky depending on the time of the year.