Here is the step-by-step solution to complete your worksheet.
Part 1: Day and Night
We need to label the parts of the diagram showing how day and night happen.
1.
The Star: The big yellow object on the left is the star that gives us light. That is the
SUN.
2.
The Light Side: The side of Earth facing the Sun gets sunlight. This is called
DAY.
3.
The Dark Side: The side of Earth facing away from the Sun is in shadow. This is called
NIGHT.
4.
The Line: The imaginary line that goes through the middle of the Earth (from top to bottom) that it spins around is called the
AXIS.
Part 2: The Seasons
We need to place the seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) around the Earth's orbit. We look at the tilt of the Earth's axis to figure this out. Let's assume this diagram shows the view from the Northern Hemisphere (where places like Europe and North America are).
1.
Right Position: Look at the Earth on the right. The top part (North Pole) is tilted
towards the Sun. When you are tilted towards the Sun, it is hot. This is
Summer.
2.
Left Position: Look at the Earth on the left. The top part is tilted
away from the Sun. When you are tilted away, it is cold. This is
Winter.
3.
Top Position: The arrows show the Earth moves counter-clockwise. After Winter (Left), the Earth moves to the Top position. The season that comes after Winter is
Spring.
4.
Bottom Position: After Summer (Right), the Earth moves to the Bottom position. The season that comes after Summer is
Autumn.
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Final Answer:
1. Complete with the correct words:
* Label pointing to the Sun:
SUN
* Label pointing to the lit side of Earth:
DAY
* Label pointing to the dark side of Earth:
NIGHT
* Label pointing to the line through the center:
AXIS
2. Write these words in the correct place:
* Box on the Right:
Summer
* Box on the Left:
Winter
* Box on the Top:
Spring
* Box on the Bottom:
Autumn
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade solar system worksheet.
