Kinesthetic Astronomy: Sky Time

Authors
Source: 

Cherilynn Morrow and Michael Zawaski
Space Science Institute
http://www.spacescience.org/education/extra/kinesthetic_astronomy/index....

Through a series of simple body movements, students gain insights into the relationship between time and astronomical motions of Earth (rotation about its axis and orbit around the Sun) and about how these motions influence what we see in the sky at various times of the day and year. The lesson can be applied to understand the times of day and year on other planets (e.g. Mars). The lesson can be taught with or without an emphasis on the reasons for seasons.

Other information about this activity
Length of Activity: 
2-5 hours
Can non-scientists successfully conduct this activity?: 
Educator with subject matter knowledge
Non-science teacher
What level of help is needed to conduct?: 
Materials are self-explanatory
Required Supplies: 

Most props needed can be downloaded. You will also need a helium balloon for the Sun, a ball or balloon, globe, flashlight

Access: 
free download of pdfs
Material Type: 
Binder