Movement of the Sun
Unit 2. Movement of the Sun
The Movement of the Sun Unit demonstrates the rotation of the earth around the sun in a small-scale model. By having students program a photoresistor, they can identity that different parts of the globe receive different amounts of light depending on the earth’s rotation.
Materials for Teacher Use
Lesson Plan: Lesson Plan – 6th Grade Unit 2 – Movement of the Sun
Teacher Training Slides: Teacher Slides – 6th Grade Unit 2 – Movement of the Sun
Student Slides: Student Slides – 6th Grade Unit 2 – Movement of the Sun
Table Charts (referenced in the lesson plan):
Table Chart – Movement of the Sun (Day 1).
Table Chart – Movement of the Sun (Day 2)
Table Chart – Movement of the Sun (Day 3-5)
Additional Material for the Lesson:
6th Grade Unit 5 – Circuit – Movement of the Sun
6th Grade Unit 5 – Coding Instructions – Movement of the Sun
6th Grade Unit 5 – Origami Sundial Instructions
6th Grade Unit 5 – Origami Sundial Template
