Let's solve the "Day and Night" worksheet step by step.
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Understanding the Concept
The Earth rotates on its axis, and at any given time,
only half of the Earth is facing the Sun. The side facing the Sun experiences
day, while the opposite side is in darkness and experiences
night.
- The
Sun emits light.
- The
Earth is a sphere.
- The
side of Earth facing the Sun is lit →
Day.
- The
side away from the Sun is dark →
Night.
We are to:
1. Shade the
dark side (night) of the Earth.
2. Write whether it is
day or night at the location marked by the
star.
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Analyzing Each Diagram
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Diagram 1 (Top Left)
- The
Sun is on the left.
- The Earth is shown with the
star on the right side.
- Since the Sun is on the left, the
left side of Earth is lit (day), and the
right side is dark (night).
- The
star is on the dark side →
Night.
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✔ Shade the right half of Earth.
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✔ Answer: Night
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Diagram 2 (Top Right)
- The
Sun is on the left again.
- The Earth has the
star on the left side.
- The
left side is lit →
Day.
- The star is on the
lit side →
Day.
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✔ Shade the right half of Earth.
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✔ Answer: Day
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Diagram 3 (Bottom Left)
- The
Sun is on the right.
- The
star is on the left side of Earth.
- The
right side of Earth is lit →
Day.
- The
left side is dark →
Night.
- The star is on the
dark side →
Night.
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✔ Shade the left half of Earth.
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✔ Answer: Night
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Diagram 4 (Bottom Right)
- The
Sun is on the right.
- The
star is on the right side of Earth.
- The
right side is lit →
Day.
- The star is on the
lit side →
Day.
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✔ Shade the left half of Earth.
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✔ Answer: Day
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✔ Final Answers:
| Diagram | Shade Dark Side | Star Location = |
|--------|------------------|------------------|
| 1 | Right half |
Night |
| 2 | Right half |
Day |
| 3 | Left half |
Night |
| 4 | Left half |
Day |
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🌍 Summary
- Always shade the
half of Earth not facing the Sun.
- If the
star is on the lit side →
Day.
- If the
star is on the dark side →
Night.
This helps children understand how
rotation causes day and night.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of day and night worksheet for first grade.
