Science – Through ‘responding with wonderment and awe’, I am learning to identify the difference between night and day,

and why?

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Year Three Term Two Task 1 - Investigative Question

‘What are the differences between Night and Day, and why?’ Learning Intention Through observations, ‘responding with wonderment and awe’, I am learning to -

identify the difference between night and day

know and recall why there are differences between night and day

record my observations as a Scientist. Success Criteria I will be successful by -

describing the difference between night and day

explaining the cause of night

demonstrating how day turns to night through drawing a diagram to show the movement of the Sun, Earth and Moon in relation to each other.

The Sun is approximately 70 per cent hydrogen gas, which undergoes constant nuclear fusion to produce helium at its core and release energy as visible light and heat. The Earth is the only habitable planet in the Solar System and, as far as we know, in the universe. The Earth’s atmosphere contains oxygen, which is necessary to support life. It also contains carbon dioxide, which acts like a blanket, keeping the Earth at a temperature that will support life. Earth is also the only planet in the Solar System with liquid water on its surface. The Moon is made of rock and has virtually no atmosphere. The Moon itself does not produce light; we can see it from the Earth only because the Moon reflects light from the Sun. An observer on Earth at night sees the Moon by reflected sunlight.

Science – Through ‘responding with wonderment and awe’, I am learning to identify the difference between night and day,

and why?

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Equipment required

images of night and day scenes

book or paper for recording

access to ‘Where’s the Sun?’ (Resource Sheet - provided)

T-Chart template

Investigative Tasks Task 1 1. Observe the images of a city at night and during the day. 2. Compare the images of a city at night and during the day. 3. Record your observations -

what is the same? what is the difference?

Task 2 1. Draw a T-Chart (check the T-Chart template and copy). 2. Brainstorm and record your ideas about the differences between night and day.

Science – Through ‘responding with wonderment and awe’, I am learning to identify the difference between night and day,

and why?

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3. Responding to these questions will assist with your brainstorming How do we know it is day? What might we see if it is day? How do we know it is night? What might we see if it is night?

4. Pose you own questions to help you consider more differences between night and day. 5. Check your T-Chart to see you have included all your ideas.

(Remember – Task purpose is to elicit student’s prior knowledge; be curious and think flexibly about night and day.) 6. Compare your responses with the work sample (below).

‘It is imagined that you have lots more ideas on your T-Chart!’

Task 3 1. Locate the ‘Where’s the Sun?’ worksheet and respond, by recording

true or false, to the questions, in the spaces provided. 2. Explain your ideas regarding each question and provide reasons for your

thoughts.

Task 4 1. Create a diagram with the title ‘Night and Day’ in your book or on paper including -

the Sun Moon Earth.

2. Annotate your diagram, meaning making with labels, signs and lines, arrows – movement and direction can be indicated by

lines with arrows. 3. Explain your diagram to another person. 4. Reviewing and modifying your annotated drawing will occur, during Science class time once we are all back at school.

Science – Through ‘responding with wonderment and awe’, I am learning to identify the difference between night and day,

and why?

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Vincent Van Gogh ‘Starry Night’

Task 5 ‘Starry Night’

1. Observe Vincent Van Gogh’s art piece. 2. Colour, at your leisure. 3. Create your own art piece to depict night and day. 4. Feedback – What are your thoughts about

your final product and effort?

Science – Through ‘responding with wonderment and awe’, I am learning to identify the difference between night and day,

and why?

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