Begin with a captivating question: 'Have you ever wondered why we have day and night?' This question will engage students and set the stage for exploring Earth's rotation.

Introduce the concept of Earth's rotation with a brief explanation about how the planet spins on its axis, leading to the cycle of day and night.

Explain the concept of Earth's axis as an invisible line through the planet that it spins around, causing day and night.

Use the video 'Day and Night – The Rotation of the Earth' to visually demonstrate how Earth's rotation causes the cycle of day and night.

Facilitate a discussion on how different parts of the Earth experience daylight when facing the sun and nighttime when facing away.

Watch 'Day and Night Explained in One Minute' to reinforce the concept of Earth's rotation and its impact on daily cycles.

Conduct a hands-on activity where students use a globe and a flashlight to simulate Earth's rotation and observe the transition between day and night.

Use the assessment 'Modeling the Movement of Earth' to have students explore Earth's rotation and revolution using a basketball and flashlight.

Assign students to write a short paragraph explaining how Earth's rotation causes day and night, using their own words.

Encourage students to observe the sky at different times of the day and note the position of the sun to understand its apparent movement.

Use the video 'Movements of the Earth – Quiz Edition' to test students' comprehension of Earth's rotation and its effects.

Review the key concepts of Earth's rotation, axis, and the cycle of day and night with the class.

Facilitate a reflection session where students share what they found most interesting about Earth's rotation and its impact on daily life.

Administer the 'Review – Earth and Space' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of Earth and space science concepts.

For further exploration, encourage students to research how Earth's rotation affects time zones and seasons.