Day time, night time

Day time, night time

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This task is about interpreting information from a diagram.


 Light from


 the Sun


The Earth
 
This diagram shows how light from the sun reaches the Earth.

Question

a)  i)  If you were on Side 2 of the Earth, would it be day time or night time?
 

    • Day time

    • Night time

ii) Explain why is it night time on one side of the Earth.

Question 2Change answer

b)  What happens to the Earth so that we have day and night?
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Level:
2
Curriculum info: 
Science, Investigating in science, Planet Earth
Keywords: 
astronomical systems, day and night
Description of task: 
Task: Answer questions about a diagram, and explain how we get day and night. Assessment focus: day and night.
Curriculum Links: 
Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
 
Capability: Interpret representations
Scientists represent their ideas in a variety of ways, including models, graphs, charts, diagrams and written texts. This resource provides opportunities to discuss:
  • the evidence provided in a diagram that can be used to make inferences.
  • the meaning conveyed by arrows in specific science diagrams.
Science capabilities: 
Interpret representations
Answers/responses: 
 

Y4 (12/1999)
a) i) Night time. very easy
ii)
  • Because no light from the Sun is shining on it
  • The Sun is on the other side.
 moderate
b) It spins (on its axis) / the Earth turns. difficult