Earth's Motions
Notes
Read the notes from slides 2-6 in Chapter 1 Astronomy, and answer the questions on your "Earth's Motions Stations" worksheet.
📖 Link to view the notes about SEASONS (slides 6-8)
Station B
Rotation and Revolution
Watch the video, and answer the questions on your "Earth's Motions Stations" worksheet.
Station D
Year on Mars
Watch the video, and answer the questions on your "Earth's Motions Stations" worksheet.
Station E
Waaaay Awesome Time Lapse!
Just watch, and enjoy!
Station F
Cornell Notes: "Earth's Motion in Space"
Use the attached article to complete this station.
View the slideshow above to learn how to take notes using the Cornell method.
Read the "Earth's Motion in Space" article with a partner, and take notes using the attached blank Cornell note sheet.
Click here for the ARTICLE AUDIO
Station G
Leap Years
Watch the video, and answer the questions on your "Earth's Motions Stations" worksheet.
Station K
Earth's Motions Modeling
You will need to sit with Mr. Fulton and correctly demonstrate and describe the following concepts using a model of the Earth and sun:
Earth's Tilt Relative to the Sun
Rotation of Earth
Timing of Rotation
Day/Night Cycle
Revolution of Earth
Timing of Revolution
Cause of Seasons
Name/Location of Seasons (for NH)
IF YOU FINISH EARLY
Black Holes Podcast
Listen to this podcast about what it might be like to go into a black hole. This is NOT a required station, but if you finish early or have some down time, it's definitely worth a listen!
Mars Perseverance Rover
Mission Overview
Launch from Earth
Landing on Mars (Must Watch!)
360 Image from the Rover