Daytime and Nighttime Models

Last week we began our study of the solar system.  The students observed the sun throughout the day.  This week the students were asked to create a model.  They were asked to design a model using a variety of resources to demonstrate how we get daytime and nighttime.  They needed to explain their thinking.  After they shared their ideas with the class, we learned how the earth's rotation creates day and night. Here are some pictures of them working on their models.