Motion

Investigate Day and Night

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On Earth, night follows day and day follows night. But why?

Complete this fun investigation to find out!





Why Do Shadows Change Over Time?

 

Have you noticed that your shadow changes over time? The cartoon on this page shows why shadows change during the day.

 



Screenshot of the shadows animation.


How Do Satellites Stay In Orbit?

A satellite is an object which orbits another. An orbit is the curved path that an object in space takes around another object.



A satellite in space with part of the Earth below it. The satellite is surrounded by question marks,


Why Do We Have Day and Night?



The left half of the picture shows a cartoon day time scene, the right half of the picture shows a cartoon night time scene


Rockets Quiz

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Rockets are used to send astronauts, spacecraft, or equipment to space. They area vital part of space exploration and research. But how much do you know about how rockets work?