Day and Night Exploration
Explore the fascinating phenomenon of day and night through hands-on investigation with simple models.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Our Universe
- Learning area: Understanding the World
- Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception
Objectives
- Understand that Earth's rotation causes day and night
- Demonstrate day and night using a model
- Describe what we see in the sky during day and night
Materials
- Globe or large ball
- Flashlight
- Small sticky dots
- Pictures of daytime and nighttime skies
- Darkened room space
Instructions
Explore the fascinating phenomenon of day and night through hands-on investigation with simple models.
Assessment
Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Teacher observation of student's ability to understand and demonstrate the concept of day and night.