K-6 Science for the Next Generation

Lesson Plans
Revolution of the Earth

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the concept of Earth's orbit and its revolution around the Sun.
  • Explain how Earth's axial tilt affects the change in seasons.
  • Describe the speed of Earth's orbit and the time taken to complete one revolution.
  • Identify the reasons for the occurrence of leap years and their significance.

Introduction and Hook

Begin the lesson by introducing the concept of Earth's orbit and its revolution around the Sun. Use a globe and a lamp to demonstrate how the Earth moves in its orbit and how this affects the seasons.

Go to the Lesson

Engage students with a thought-provoking question: 'Why do we have leap years?' This will set the stage for understanding the Earth's revolution and its impact on our calendar.

Direct Instruction

Explain the concept of Earth's axial tilt and its role in the changing seasons. Use diagrams to show how the tilt affects sunlight distribution across the hemispheres.

Discuss the speed of Earth's orbit and the time taken to complete one revolution. Highlight the significance of the 365.24-day year and the need for leap years.

Guided Exploration

Watch the video 'Movements of the Earth – Quiz Edition' to reinforce understanding of Earth's rotation, revolution, and axial tilt. The video includes a quiz to test comprehension.

Video thumbnail

Facilitate a discussion on how Earth's movements affect our daily lives, such as day and night cycles and seasonal changes.

Hands-On Activity

Conduct the 'Modeling the Earth’s Rotation' activity using modeling clay and craft sticks to simulate day and night. This hands-on activity helps students visualize Earth's rotation.

Assessment thumbnail

Independent Practice

Assign students the 'Earth’s Orbit and Seasons – Comprehension' worksheet to reinforce their understanding of Earth's orbit and its impact on seasons.

Assessment thumbnail

Check for Understanding

Conduct a class discussion to review key concepts, such as the causes of seasons and the significance of leap years. Ask students to explain these concepts in their own words.

Review and Reflection

Have students complete a reflection journal entry on what they learned about Earth's revolution and its effects. Encourage them to include any questions they still have.

Assessment and Extension

Use the 'Space' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of space-related concepts, including Earth's movements and the solar system.

Try the Quiz
Assessment thumbnail

Custom Subscription Plan

Please reach out to your dedicated support agent to make changes to your custom subscription plan.

Free Usage Limit Reached!

You have reached the usage limit under a free subscription. 
This will reset in 1 hour. 
Please try again later, or consider upgrading your account. Thanks!

Password Reset Successfully!

You are now signed in to NGScience. Enjoy!

Reset Password

Enter the email address associated with your account.

Subscription Update Error

There was an error updating the subscription.

Subscription Updated

Your subscription was successfully updated. Enjoy!

Insufficient Privelages

You are not authorized to make changes to the subscription plan of this account. 
Please contact the appropriate administrator.

Manage Subscription

Prices are in US Dollars.

Free

  • Limited daily access
  • 10% off all eBook purchases

Home

  • Unlimited and unrestricted access
  • Printable assessments with answer keys
  • 20% off all eBook purchases
  • Email support

Classroom

  • Unlimited and unrestricted access
  • Printable assessments with answer keys
  • 30% off all eBook purchases
  • Email support

School

  • Unlimited and unrestricted access
  • Printable assessments with answer keys
  • 40% off all eBook purchases
  • Dedicated support agent

Sign In

Account Limit Reached!

Your account does not have any available slots remaining to add a new user.

You can:
• remove and existing user to free up a slot.
• upgrade your plan or contact us.

Remove User

You are about to remove the following users accounts:

THIS CANNOT BE UNDONE

Registration Complete!

You are now signed in to NGScience. Enjoy!

Create an Account

Enter your email to create a free account with NG Science.

or

Activity Complete

Try again for a perfect score